DATALINK DISCOVER 2026
AI | Cloud | Cybersecurity
Bentonville, AR June 17-19
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WHAT TO EXPECT
- Microsoft Foundry (Azure) Keynote
- Microsoft Copilot Studio Demo (Build, Test, & Manage AI agents)
- Live Demonstrations of AI & Cybersecurity Solutions
- Compliance, Risk Management, & Audit Readiness Frameworks
- Solution-Focused Breakout Sessions Tailored to Your IT Challenges
- Executive Panel Discussions with Industry Leaders
- Cloud Transformation and Migration Best Practices
- Strategic Networking with Enterprise IT Decision-Makers
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"Datalink's client conference provided valuable insights into emerging technologies and best practices. The sessions and discussions helped us better understand how to refine our company solutions and strengthen our security posture, reinforcing Datalink's role as a knowledgeable and forward-thinking partner."
“Discover IT was not your typical conference; from beginning to end, it provided a concentrated and significant experience. Against outstanding dinners and breathtaking locations, the Datalink team brought individuals together for genuine cooperation, careful preparation, and thought-provoking discussions. I acquired great insights into security and how to effectively safeguard my organization from emerging threats. Our IT roadmap had specific, doable next steps when we departed.”

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS
- Partner Speakers
- Datalink Experts
Ryan has spent six years as a Business Development Account Manager on TD SYNNEX's Microsoft Azure team. He supports top Azure partners across the central and western U.S., serving as their primary pre-sales contact and helping drive new Microsoft initiatives. His focus areas include Azure cost savings and navigating Microsoft’s evolving billing models.
Roméo is a cybersecurity executive with 20 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), specializing in cyber intelligence, audit, and regulatory frameworks across public, private, and government sectors. His expertise spans incident response, disaster recovery, and compliance with standards like NIST, HIPAA, PCI, and more.
His area of focus is Microsoft’s Modern Work cloud solutions and services which includes, the cutting-edge M365 Copilot, an AI-powered digital assistant. Andrew collaborates with Microsoft cloud resellers and their end customers with training and helping to enhance user readiness. Andrew brings a wealth of sales know-how to the tech industry as well as the SMB market.
With 13 years of experience at Microsoft, Justin specializes in modern workplace solutions, AI-powered productivity, and commercial device strategy, helping partners and customers translate emerging technologies into practical business outcomes.
With deep expertise spanning Windows devices, Copilot experiences, and next-generation PC innovation, Justin has led training sessions, live demos, and strategic partner events across North America.
With 36 years of IT experience, he started his career in the US Air Force in 1990 in the Intelligence IT Field, then in Combat Communications. He then moved on to be an Infrastructure Engineer for the Air Force as a civilian before taking an IT Leadership role for the largest privately held bank in the US. He has spent the last two years as the Systems Engineer for Arctic Wolf Network specializing in Agentic SOC Operations with an emphasis on AI modeled Endpoint Protection. Mike is a 15 time Ironman finisher as well as an avid outdoorsman.
PREVIOUS DATALINK DISCOVER EVENTS






EVENT ITINERARY
- Thursday 6/18
The Ledger 6th Floor
Ryan Tye, Business Development Account Manager - Microsoft Azure
- Core Azure Services
- Security & Compliance
- Migration & Automation
Selby Philipose, Solution Architect - Barracuda Networks
- An in-depth look at how Barracuda's XDR platform delivers unified visibility, automated threat detection, and accelerated response across email, endpoints, networks, and cloud workloads.
- Learn how organizations are using Barracuda XDR to reduce dwell time, streamline security operations, and stay ahead of sophisticated cyberattacks.
Andrew Braithwaite, Microsoft A/I Expert
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Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot: Overview of key features and capabilities.
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Getting Started: Learn how to begin using Copilot to boost productivity and collaboration.
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Data Security: Understand how Copilot protects your important data and information.
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Live Demos: Watch real-world scenarios showcasing Copilot in action.
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Sample Prompts: Get practical example prompts you can immediately apply in your business.
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Romeo Farinacci / Core Insights
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Mike Pinto / Arctic Wolf
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Justin Arcand / HP Windows
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Selina Thomas / 6Degrees Consulting
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TJ Turner / Microsoft
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Kodi Oshiro and Luke Waltz / Datalink Managed Security
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Speaker TBD / Dell
- TJ Turner
- Ryan Tye
- Justin Arcand
- Romeo Farinacci
- Selby Philipose
- Romeo Farinacci
THE COMPTON HOTEL
We are covering attendee accommodations at The Compton Hotel in Downtown Bentonville. Your 2-night stay is included as part of the Discover Arkansas event experience.





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