Agenda
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rehmann Building, 2330 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Goal
The goal of the one-day conference is to focus on technology and information security in the gas, energy, and fiber industries through learning, collaboration, and networking.
Ignite Roundtable – Thursday, May 7
9:00-9:45 AM
Welcome & Networking Breakfast
Light breakfast and informal introductions
9:45-10:45 AM
Roundtable #1 – Leadership & Emerging Challenges
- Artificial Intelligence in Cooperatives
- Applications, security, and risk balance
- Transitioning from Task Master to Leader
- Accountability, empowerment, and leadership mindset
- Business Continuity Planning – What is everyone doing?
- Supply Chain Management and contracts – who is looking at this and what are you looking for
11:00-12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
12:00-1:00 PM
Roundtable #2 – Cybersecurity, Business Continuity & Supply Chain
- Cyber security Updates
- Where to draw the line on details in incident response planning
- Securing AI
1:15-2:15 PM