Merit Member Conference 2019

[Ryan Fuller <ryfuller () MERIT EDU>]

Hello Everyone,

Quick summary - Merit Network (a division of the University of Michigan - merit.edu/mmc), is a non-profit governed by 
Michigan's public universities and owns and operates the longest-running regional education network in the U.S. We are 
holding our Member Conference in early May and are seeking speakers/presenters for the event! Description below. Thank 
you very much for your time.


Merit Network is looking for speakers for our upcoming Merit Member Conference and I would like you and/or your team 
members within your institution to consider submitting a presentation!

MMC2019 will be held on May 8-9 in Dearborn, MI. Sold our yearly, it features 550+ attendees from the nonprofit 
community in Michigan (higher ed, k-12, government, nonprofit, healthcare), as well as IT and Security professionals 
from the for-profit and non-profit industries. This would be a great opportunity to share your knowledge with your 
peers and provide positive exposure for your organization.


Theme - Voyage to the Future

While our paths may be divergent, all organizations navigate the same obstacles with the destination of robust 
networks, secure information and connected communities. In these uncharted times, Merit Member Conference 2019 provides 
discourse on the tools, expertise and resources we need to eclipse these challenges together, while providing the best 
ROI for your objectives.
 

The MMC 2019 Voyage to the Future aims to alleviate the headaches of:


Network planning

The increasing threat environment

Lagging policies and regulation

Data application and storage security

Nontraditional workforce preferences

Information accessibility and addressing the digital divide



Any topic focusing on handling the changing landscapes we are facing in networking, security, staff and hardware 
management would be appropriate. We've also found people enjoy a shorter, more focused presentation so it will only 
need to be 40 - 45 minutes.


Other topics relevant to our theme can include:


general networking, security and end user training

software and software as a service

cloud computing

Security Frameworks

training and workforce development

multifactor/two factor authentication

wireless

emerging technology

streamlining work habits.




Review details on our MMC2019 page:
https://www.merit.edu/mmc

Or contact me with any questions/concerns you have.



Kind Regards,

Ryan Fuller
Merit Network Marketing Specialist
ryfuller () merit edu