Gateway to Innovation, the St. Louis Region's Premiere Technology Event, April 25 at America's Center Convention Complex

ST. LOUIS, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 30 breakout sessions covering cutting-edge technology issues and three nationally renowned keynote speakers headline the 13th Gateway to Innovation (G2I). The St. Louis region's premiere technology conference will be attended by more than 1,500 IT professionals April 25, 2019 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm at America's Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis.

    --  WHAT: Gateway to Innovation
    --  WHEN: April 25, 2019; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    --  WHERE: America's Center Convention Complex, 701 Convention Plaza, St.
        Louis

G2I CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Keynotes:

    --  8:15 am - Alison Levine: Polar explorer, captain of the first American
        Women's Everest Expedition, NY Times Bestselling Author

? - On the Edge: The Art of High-Impact Leadership

    --  12:45 pm - Boaz Rauchwerger: Internationally-known speaker, trainer,
        consultant and author

? - How to Use the Power of Innovation

    --  4:20 pm -- Kai Kight: Violinist and keynote speaker who uses music as a
        metaphor to inspire self-realization

? - Composing Your World
? - 30 Breakout Sessions

    --  Industry Insights, Best Practices and Leadership sessions including:

? - CIO Executive Panels
? - Smart automation
? - AI, Machine Learning, IoT transformation
? - Data utilization and protection
? - Cyber-crime prevention
? - Technology talent challenges and trends

    --  Surpassing $2 Million in Community Giveback

- Each year, G2I returns conference net proceeds to the community in the form of scholarships, college endowments and grants supporting an array of technology-related needs in the St. Louis area.
- The cumulative total since the first conference in 2006 is expected to surpass $2 million thanks to proceeds from the 2019 conference.

Media outlets are invited to cover Gateway to Innovation 2019. We ask that you contact Sheldon Ripson at 636-751-5733 (sripson(at)r5-communications.com) for more information and to make arrangements.

About Gateway to Innovation: Gateway to Innovation is the premier annual collaboration and networking event for IT Professionals in the St. Louis region. Gateway to Innovation inspires innovation through premier educational opportunities led by the industry's top leaders, provides an opportunity to share best practices and fosters collaboration with colleagues who face challenges and opportunities in our fast-paced industry. Since the first event in 2006, Gateway to Innovation has donated $1,679,951 for IT scholarships and for technology-related grants to St. Louis area educational and non-profit organizations. More information can be found at http://www.g2iconference.com or by contacting Kristin Tucker at 314-276-7600.

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