Expo to welcome Bob Ackerman, Gregg Smith and Greg Rogers to technology-focused panel
COLUMBIA, Md., (October 23, 2024) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the informative panel “Cyber, AI & Quantum – No Other Place but Maryland” set to take place at the upcoming 2024 Entrepreneur Expo at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel on December 4, 2024.
This session will welcome Bob Ackerman, founder and managing director of AllegisCyber Capital, Gregg Smith, former chair of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. and Greg Rogers, state chief information security officer at the Maryland Department of Information Technology. The three leaders will embark on an enlightening discussion about the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. As innovation continues to accelerate in these areas, the panelists will share their insights on the commercialization, research and policy that Maryland can pursue to drive economic growth for the state.
“There is a critical intersection of AI, cybersecurity and quantum computing that presents both challenges and opportunities for the commercial market and the State of Maryland,” said session moderator and TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall. “Our expert panelists are uniquely positioned to offer diverse perspectives and insights on the promise and obstacles of these fields as Maryland builds a more inclusive and sustainable ecosystem of technological growth and innovation.”
TEDCO’s Entrepreneur Expo is the platform for entrepreneurs, business owners, angel and venture capital investors, legislators and influencers to connect, learn and be inspired. Attendees can expect a full day of engaging workshops, insightful roundtable discussions and dynamic pitches from emerging companies.
Tickets for this “must-attend” event are limited, so make sure to secure your spot now and prepare yourself for a day of learning, networking and inspiration.