10+ PARTNERS ATTENDING








DISCOVER USABLE INSIGHTS & STRATEGY
- Keynote presentations with cutting-edge technology and industry leaders, designed for meaningful & actionable strategy for your organization.
- Real-time cybersecurity and hacking demonstration powered by the Cyber Range
- Solution-Focused Breakout Sessions Tailored to Your IT Challenges
- Executive Panel Discussions with Industry Leaders
- Strategic Networking with Enterprise IT Decision-Makers
- Presentations featuring speakers from Microsoft, Google Cloud, Arctic Wolf, Barracuda, and more
ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES FOR A BORING DAY
- Beachside Dinner on the California Coastline
- Two-night stay at the world-renown Zachari Dunes resort
- Premium event space, hand-picked for creative & inspirational impact.
- Happy Hour to conclude the conference, offering a laid-back social networking event.
"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.”
HIGHLIGHTS FROM DATALINK DISCOVER












MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Jennifer Cohen is the Director of Cyber & Governance and Cyber Practice Leader for HUB California. She brings over 30 years of expertise in the insurance industry and strategic development. Before joining HUB, she served as Chief of Staff to the North Carolina Treasurer, practiced law in California & North Carolina & ran three municipal insurance pools and all strategic partnerships for the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
Nick Mason works with organizations across many industries to help them understand their security risk, evaluate their current programs, and make risk-informed decisions about building a security program. His background includes cybersecurity consulting, enterprise technology implementations, and identity and access management work with Fortune 100 organizations. Nick works with IT and security leaders to cut through the noise of today's threat landscape and focus on what actually matters.
Mike Spadolini is a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect with over 8 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture using Microsoft Security solutions. His expertise includes Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Security Copilot, where he works with customers to design, implement, and optimize modern security operations, threat detection, incident response, and AI-powered security workflows across hybrid and cloud environments.
Richard Cordan is the Cyber Range Master at TD SYNNEX, where he helps vendors, partners, and customers strengthen cybersecurity through live demonstrations of real-world attacks and the defenses that stop them. A 20-year TD SYNNEX veteran, he previously built integration offerings in the Global Solutions Center, spent a decade as a Field Architect enabling partner go-to-market, and led the Field Architect team for a major vendor line. He holds multiple technical certifications, including a Cisco CCIE. Richard also shares practical networking, IT, and cybersecurity insights with a broader audience as creator of the YouTube channel RichTechGuy.
Kodi Oshiro leads our managed security operations, focused on 24x7 monitoring, proactive threat detection, rapid incident response, and security posture improvement. He delivers SOC-as-a-Service solutions, security automation, compliance support, and customer-focused cybersecurity outcomes.
Luke Waltz is a SOC Analyst at Datalink Networks, supporting managed security operations through threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and Microsoft security technologies. He helps deliver 24x7 SOC services, security automation, SIEM/Sentinel solutions, and proactive cybersecurity programs that strengthen client security posture.
Amr Salah is Director of Engineering at Datalink Networks, where he leads engineering strategy, solution architecture, and technical delivery across cloud, infrastructure, and Microsoft technologies. He works closely with clients and internal teams to modernize environments, guide technology adoption, and deliver scalable business outcomes.
Selina is a seasoned professional with 15+ years of Human Resource experience. She is a proven compliance and safety specialist with an emphasis in human resources infrastructure and business development.
PHR certified since 2008, Selina has provided exceptional attention to detail in the implementation of HR systems and employee development. She has extensive experience and success in managing critical projects as well as EDD and Labor Board Matters on behalf of her clients.
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.
EVENT ITINERARY
- Thursday 10/01
- Wednesday 9/30
Attendees MUST be checked in with a badge to be permitted entry to the conference floor
Don Wisdom / President of Datalink Networks
From AI Hype to Operational Impact: Practical Copilot, Agent, and Automation Use Cases for IT Leaders
Cybersecurity Reality Check: Threats, the Cyber Range, and a Live Hacking Demo
Cyber threats are moving faster than most organizations can brief their teams. In this session, Richard Cordan, Cyber Range Master at TD SYNNEX, outlines the current state of cybersecurity, explains how the TD SYNNEX Cyber Range helps everyone to build practical defense skills, and shares how audiences can engage with the range.
He closes with a live hacking demonstration showing how simple the attack path can look from the adversary’s side as they steal credentials and deliver malware, and why hands-on awareness still matters.
Presented by John Hirai, Barracuda
Audit-Ready IT: Turning Compliance into a Business Advantage Status
Presented by Dr Romeo Farinacci, Core Insights
-------------
Modern Cloud Strategy: Security, Cost Control, and Hybrid Infrastructure Status
Presenter TBA
Would Your Cyber Insurance Pay Today?
Exploring the Security, Compliance, and Risk Management Strategies Every Organization Needs Before the Next Incident.
Presented by: Jennifer M. Cohen, J.D., HUB International Insurance Services
AI Compliance in the Workplace: Building Policies, Training, and Governance for 2027
Learn how organizations can establish AI policies, manage workplace risk, and prepare employees for responsible AI adoption.
Presented by Selina Thomas, 6Degrees Consulting
Enjoy fine cuisine with the Datalink Networks team & partners!


Datalink Networks Earns Award on Informa's 2026
MSP 501 List, CRN Fast Growth 150
Channel Partners & Informa spotlight the industry's highest-performing managed service providers for business excellence and sustainable growth.
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.
ZACHARI DUNES ON MANDALAY BEACH
We are covering attendee accommodations at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach | Curio Collection by Hilton. Your 2-night stay is included as part of the Discover Oxnard event experience.






FAQs
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), VP of IT, IT Director, Director of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager

