GRCC: TECH TRENDS RESHAPING BUSINESS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 9:00AM-12:00PM

GRCC: Tech Trends Reshaping Business

Technology is evolving today at a rapid pace, necessitating tech professionals to constantly learn and unlearn new tech and skills. To stay on top of the latest emerging tech and trends, join us for our 2023 Tech Trends sessions, where tech leaders will dive into emerging technologies. This event will include sessions focused on three topics: Generative AI, Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence in the future of work.

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Gen AI by FlockX

9:00AM – 10:00AM

When you’re going downtown, how do you find out where live music is at now? How do you discover where the fans of your favorite team are watching the game? How do you learn the spot local taco lovers hang out at? Gen AI, also known as General Artificial Intelligence, holds the keys. During this session we'll outline how companies are utilizing Generative AI to help individuals plug into local communities, drive more foot traffic to local businesses, and help local artists get in front of the right people at the right time.

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Meet the speaker:

Devon Bleibtrey, the Chief Executive of flockx and former Director at ESG Mobility, is a visionary leader in the realm of technology with past successes in digital out of home and web to print startups. With a strong foundation in effective team collaboration, he engineered the transformation of ESG Mobility from a conventional consultancy to a cross-industry solutions & product powerhouse. His strategic insights played a pivotal role in the company’s successful exit to Cognizant. He subsequently held key executive roles at Fetch.ai. Here, he orchestrated a company-wide restructuring, fostering agility and resulting in the inception of flockx. With a Computer Science degree from Central Michigan University, Devon’s journey continues to exemplify dynamic leadership, seamless communication, and a profound impact on the tech landscape for local communities.

 

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Bypassing EDR with Malleable C2 Profiles by White Knight Labs

10:00AM to 11:00AM
It’s easy to bypass EDR in-memory scanning using a custom loader. But what happens if your custom shellcode loader gets burned the day before your red team engagement is supposed to kick off? This talk will focus on the various settings in Cobalt Strike’s Malleable C2 profile settings that can be tweaked for memory-scanning evasion. WKL will be doing a live demo on how to bypass YARA rules designed to detect Cobalt Strike and other memory scanning tools like HuntSleepingBeacons and Moneta.

 

AI by Bizstream

11:00AM to 12:00PM

Explore "The Future of Work" in this session. We'll delve into how artificial intelligence, coupled with Microsoft's OpenAI solutions and Copilots, is revolutionizing the professional landscape. Learn how these advanced tools can automate daily tasks, increase productivity, and transform mundane everyday tasks. Join us to discover the potential of AI in creating efficient, automated, and future-ready workplaces.

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Meet the speaker:

Brian McKeiver is Co-Owner & Solutions Architect at BizStream, a software development company in Allendale, MI. He was born and raised in West Michigan, and graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Computer Science. He now has 20 years of experience leading his agency of more than 35+ employees, about a hundred clients spread out across North America, and one heck of an interesting story of how it all started from a two-person team. In addition to his experience in web development, integration, and digital marketing, Brian is active with the tech community via his blog at Mcbeev.com. Brian is also a Microsoft Azure MVP, Kentico MVP, and Kontent.ai MVP, for his knowledge and expertise in the cloud and traditional / headless CMS worlds.

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