Reflecting on the Remarkable: 2023 Events Roundup

As we bid adieu to another year, it's only natural to take a moment and reflect on the experiences that defined the past months.

2023 emerged as our best year so far when it comes to events, networking, and leaving an indelible mark on our audience. This year, we successfully held about 17 events across the US, EMEA, and SEA regions.

In this comprehensive roundup, we'll revisit the moments that made us think and rethink perspectives and instances where we got to stand in our end users’ shoes. So, fasten your seatbelts as we rewind the clock and immerse ourselves into 2023's most impactful occurrences.

Here are all the events we held across the globe this year

1. Dallas Innotech
2. Indonesia Executive Strategy Dinner
3. MIT CIO Showcase
4. SaaS Whispers Social - Bangalore Chapter
5. Blackhat
6. FutureCon
7. SaaS Whispers Social - Israel Chapter
8. SIM Golf Tournament
9. Zluri <> Suridata Exclusive Dinner
10. JNUC by JAMF
11. Zluri <> Scrut Exclusive Dinner
12. CDM Summit
13. Oktane
14. HMG Strategy Conference
15. GTM Capital Global IT Innovation Summit
16. SecureWorld Seattle
17. CVx Expo

Dallas Innotech

"Connecting and learning at Dallas Innotech, exploring new tech horizons."

For the first event of the year, we headed to Dallas, Texas, on the 19th of April, 2023, for the Dallas Innotech event.

InnoTech is the region’s most prominent business technology event comprised of educational seminars, special events, hands-on demonstrations at the InnoTech exhibits, and, of course, limitless networking opportunities throughout InnoTech and at the many after-parties.

Indonesia Executive Strategy Dinner

"Hosting an exclusive evening in Indonesia, discussing SaaS strategies."

The Indonesia executive strategy dinner served as an informative session on how IT can generate cost savings and accurately forecast future spending.

The event held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the 10th of May came with three distinct outcomes,

• Addressed the disconnect between Users, Apps, and Spends.
• Traveloka's Journey to SaaS Governance.
• Understood the five areas of cost optimization.

MIT CIO Showcase

"World of innovation at the MIT CIO Symposium in San Francisco."

The MIT CIO Symposium is the premier global conference for CIOs and digital business executives to become more effective leaders. What does it offer? The Symposium provides a unique learning environment by bringing together the academic thought leadership of MIT with the in-the-trenches experience of leading global CIOs and industry experts.

Here’s a noteworthy recognition: Zluri was one of the finalists for the innovation showcase at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium.

SaaS Whispers Social - Bangalore Chapter

“SaaS Whispers Social: An Evening of IT Insights, sharing knowledge at the Bangalore Chapter."

SaaS Whispers is where expert insights are shared on everything related to SaaS Management. Top IT leaders, CIOs, CFOs, ITAM, and SAM experts worldwide share experiences of managing SaaS in their organizations. In this edition, Zluri hosted the event in Bangalore, India.

Key takeaways:

• Engaging conversations with top IT professionals in Bangalore, unlocking the challenges with security in the SaaS management forte.
• How Identity Governance and Administration solves the modern-day challenges around security.
• Delved into tech trends at SaaS Whispers Social community at Zluri by sharing industry insights.

SaaS Whispers Social - Israel Chapter

"Gathering with the industry leaders in Israel, discussed challenges regarding SaaS management."

Soon after the Bangalore edition of SaaS Whispers Social, Zluri’s team headed to Tel Aviv to host the next round of expert-led conversations on SaaS management on September 7th.

• The Israel Chapter brought the best insight exchanges as we dived deep into the future of SaaS.
• How the Israel market has been constructively helping Zluri enhance new features and how the product developments happen.
• Zluri team explored SaaS challenges with thought leaders in Israel on today's technology, fostering insightful feedback.

SIM Golf Tournament

"Supporting innovation at the SIM Golf Tournament, networking on the green."

The annual Golf Tournament is hosted by the SIM San Francisco Bay Area chapter, hosted by the exclusive Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club. The event served to be an opportunity for IT leaders to network with each other and to take the chance to meet fellow golfing sponsors.

Zluri <> Suridata Exclusive Dinner

"Exclusive Zluri <> Suridata: Networking and insights shared over a dinner in New York."

Suridata and Zluri co-host a unique fireside chat on September 14th in New York. This special dinner gathering brought together industry leaders and professionals for an insightful conversation between Suridata's esteemed CEO, Lee Kappon, and Zluri's CISO, Todd Dekkinga.

JNUC - JAMF National User Conference

"Showcasing JAMF + Zluri integration as a platinum sponsor at JNUC."

At the event in Austin, Texas, Zluri presented the power of integrations at JNUC, leading discussions on unified IT solutions.

Key takeaways,

• At JNUC, we bridged the gap between device management and software solutions, one conversation at a time.
• Hosted happy hour at Vincent Young Steakhouse post-JNUC, sharing insights and valuable rewards.

Zluri <> Scrut Exclusive Dinner

"Building connections over dinner, gathering insights for better solutions."

This exclusive event brought together prominent IT & security leaders from leading companies in the Greater Seattle Area. Scrut's CISO, Nick, and Zluri's CISO, Todd, led this dinner. The event catered to hosting and fostering a stronger regional security community, connecting with like-minded professionals, and gaining valuable insights with fellow Zlurions.

Oktane by Okta

"Empowering discussions at Oktane, connecting with industry leaders as a key sponsor."

The Oktane event held in San Francisco from the 3rd of October to the 5th proved to be information-heavy, and here are the key takeaways from the event,

• Navigating the realms of security leaders at Oktane, networking amidst insightful conversations.
• At Oktane, we fostered connections that amplify security solutions and expand horizons.

CVx Expo

"Engaging with partners at the CVx Expo, expanding our reach together."

CVx Expo 2023 is a premier event for communications and IT channel partners, trusted advisors, and managed service providers (MSPs) to forge meaningful business relationships within the industry in an intimate setting. The event took place from 14-16 November in Arizona, US. This marks the end of our eventful year.

In conclusion,

From coast to coast, exploring diverse cities, gathering insights, and networking. From industry leaders sharing their vision to emerging startups disrupting the status quo, 2023 events have given us much to think about.

Whether you attended these events in person or virtually, we hope our roundup has served as a valuable recap, jogging your memory on key takeaways and sparking new ideas. The B2B realm is ever-evolving, and as we step into a new year, let's embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Until next time, here's to forging ahead and making waves in the exciting business events landscape!