How to Win Big and Live Fearlessly? Ask Siri at Gateway to Innovation 2023!

Keynote Siri Lindley, World Champion Triathlete, Shares How to Master Emotions and Create Unstoppable Momentum 

St. Louis, MO – Gateway to Innovation (G2I) April 26, 2023 at America’s Center Convention Complex features Siri Lindley, the world’s former #1 ranked triathlete and a cancer survivor, with an afternoon keynote about mastering emotions, meaning, and mindset to create a winning culture in organizations. 

G2I is the area’s premier single-day event for technology professionals to learn from the best minds in the industry, share best practices, and promote technology in the St. Louis region. Registration is open at www.g2iconference.com

Siri shares fear-shattering strategies for changing the thoughts, habits, and behaviors that hold people and organizations back.

During her professional career, she dominated the International Triathlon Union World rankings.  But Siri   battled chronic performance anxiety, self-doubt, and obsessive-compulsive disorder before finding a coach who helped transform her into a champion. She’ll also share her most difficult battle, defeating a 10% chance of surviving a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

“Siri’s story is truly inspiring. And her message will resonate with G2I attendees looking for ways to help their teams develop a culture of winning and accountability,” said Jill Rausch, G2I Conference Co-chair and Digital Program Director at World Wide Technology. “This is a closing keynote you will not want to miss.”

The St. Louis area’s IT community counts on G2I to deliver world-class keynote presentations, provide dozens of breakout sessions on innovative technology topics, and facilitate connections with colleagues to discuss best practices. 

Proceeds from each G2I conference are given back to individuals and organizations with technology-related needs in the St. Louis area. Since the conference began, G2I has contributed more than $2.65 million to support non-profit organizations, individual scholarships, endowed scholarship funds at area universities, STEM education initiatives, and financial support for the region’s technology ecosystem.

G2I Opening Keynote Offers Optimistic Roadmap for Navigating a Business World that has ‘Fundamentally Changed Forever’

Disruption Strategist Shawn Kanungo to Explore Solutions at the Intersection of Creativity, Business and Technology

St. Louis, MO – Gateway to Innovation (G2I) gets started April 26, 2023 at America’s Center Convention Complex with opening keynote Shawn Kanungo exploring how companies can meet customer and employee expectations in a business world that will never be the same following the global pandemic. 

G2I is the area’s premier single-day event for technology professionals to learn from the best minds in the industry, share best practices, and promote technology in the St. Louis region. Registration is available at www.g2iconference.com

Kanungo is described as a Disruption Strategist who spent 12 years at Deloitte collaborating with leaders to help plan for the opportunities of disruptive innovation. Since then, he’s worked with hundreds of organizations with digital transformation in a world that he notes has ‘fundamentally changed forever.’

Kanungo is a partner at Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. Inc. Magazine selected him as one of the “100 Most Innovative Leaders”. 

“Shawn has an exceptional approach to helping organizations think about dealing with new realities of doing business in a post-COVID world,” said Jill Rausch, G2I Conference Co-chair and Digital Program Director at World Wide Technology. “Developing a disruption strategy is now a necessity, with technology being adopted with incredible speed. We are sure G2I attendees will get a great value from Shawn’s thought-provoking message.”

The St. Louis area’s IT community counts on G2I to deliver world-class keynote presentations, provide dozens of breakout sessions on innovative technology topics, and facilitate connections with colleagues to discuss best practices. 

Proceeds from each G2I conference are given back to individuals and organizations with technology-related needs in the St. Louis area. Since the conference began, G2I has contributed more than $2.65 million to support non-profit organizations, individual scholarships, endowed scholarship funds at area universities, STEM education initiatives, and financial support for the region’s technology ecosystem.

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Security Mentalist with St. Louis Connections to Deliver Keynote at Gateway to Innovation Conference April 26

Gary S. Chan Uses Game Theory and Math to Help Businesses Improve Information Security Systems 

St. Louis, MO – Gateway to Innovation (G2I), the St. Louis region’s premier single-day event for technology professionals, has selected Gary S. Chan as one of three keynote presenters for the April 26, 2023 conference at America’s Center Convention Complex.

Mr. Chan is a noted security mentalist who uses game theory and math to predict and influence the future. Using a fun-filled and highly interactive experience during his keynote, Chan will demonstrate that it is possible to predict human behavior with unfailing accuracy and influence people to "freely" make the choices you want.

Currently a System VP and CISO at a large U.S.-based healthcare system, Chan previously served as President of the FBI St. Louis Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Technology Officer for the Greater St. Louis Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. 

“We are thrilled to have Gary be a key part of G2I 2023,” said Eric Gorham, G2I Conference Co-chair and CIO at REJIS Commission. “He will deliver a highly entertaining keynote loaded with useful information to help technology professionals think about their security problems in new and better ways.”

The St. Louis area’s IT community counts on G2I to deliver world-class keynote presentations, provide dozens of breakout sessions on innovative technology topics, and facilitate connections with colleagues to discuss best practices. 

Registration for the 2023 G2I Conference is now available online, with a special Early Bird rate currently in effect, at  https://www.g2iconference.com.

Proceeds from each G2I conference are given back to individuals and organizations with technology-related needs in the St. Louis area. Since the conference began, G2I has contributed more than $2.65 million to support non-profit organizations, individual scholarships, endowed scholarship funds at area universities, STEM education initiatives, and financial support for the region’s technology ecosystem.

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 more than $2.65 million for IT scholarships and for technology-related grants to St. Louis area educational and non-profit organizations. More information can be found at www.g2iconference.com or by contacting Kristin Tucker at 314-276-7600.

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St. Louis Organizations Receive $339,319 For Technology Needs from Gateway to Innovation

Region’s Premiere Technology Conference Total Giveback Exceeds $2.65 Million  

St. Louis, MO – August 30, 2022 - Gateway to Innovation (G2I), the annual one-day conference for St. Louis area technology professionals that returns conference proceeds to the community, has awarded $339,319 to 22 St. Louis area organizations. The organizations were recognized for receiving G2I community giveback at an event Thursday hosted by Greater St. Louis, Inc.

“St. Louis is a resurgent city. And Gateway to Innovation, both the gathering of tech community at the conference as well as this critically important giveback, is part of that resurgence,” said Jason Hall, CEO, Greater St. Louis Inc. “These organizations will use the dollars they receive to keep increasing access, keep making this region globally competitive, and make sure we are the most inclusive tech community in this country. And if we do that right, St. Louis is going to win this decade.”

Record-setting G2I Giveback in 2022

Since the first G2I in 2006, 100 percent of conference net proceeds have been returned to worthy organizations that demonstrate technology-related needs including IT education, non-profit organizations with technology needs, and in support of technology start-ups in the St. Louis Area. With Tuesday’s awards, G2I community giveback totals more than $2.65 million.

“To all the volunteers, corporations and sponsors that continue to make this conference a success for our region, we thank you for your continued support,” said Eric Gorham, CIO at REJIS Commission and G2I Executive Committee member.

These 22 organizations received contributions at today’s event:

“We congratulate the recipients of these community giveback awards and thank them for their outstanding dedication to our community,” said David Kocs, Principal at TDK Technologies and member of the G2I Executive Committee.

The impact of the G2I community giveback to date includes these milestones:

• 81 scholarships to individuals pursuing a technology career at universities in the region
• 6 scholarship endowments
• 55 organizations have received funds since G2I’s inception in 2006
  • community organizations to support their technology needs
  • schools and educational organizations
  • organizations supporting technology growth in the region

The 2023 G2I conference will be held April 26 at America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis.

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 more than $2.65 million for IT scholarships and for technology-related grants to St. Louis area educational and non-profit organizations. More information can be found at www.g2iconference.com or by contacting Kristin Tucker at 314-276-7600.

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