The Technology Ball encompasses a unique series of networkinggatherings that brings the technology community together. providing rare networking opportunities for leading CIOs, CTOs and VPs of IT (Executive Hosts) to mingle with Senior-Level Representatives from Sponsoring Corporations. The social setting allows participants to generate new business relationships while strengthening existing ones, and the open networking environment brings target clients together. Technology Ball events facilitate innovative collaboration and the creation of partnerships, often resulting in closed pipeline. Proceeds from Technology Ball support MentorNet and the organization’s STEM Education initiatives to create future technology leaders.

Many opportunities exist in the Technology Community to network in a business setting. Technology Ball, however, provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with this community in a social setting – while “giving back” through a common, philanthropic cause. www.TechnologyBall.com

MentorNet, a division of Great Minds in STEM (GMiS), delivers a nationwide social network for one-to-one mentoring that is open to all STEM students in higher education and to STEM professionals who serve as their mentors. MentorNet’s goal is to ensure that all students interested in STEM have the opportunity and support necessary to persist in their educations, to enter the U.S. workforce, and to contribute to scientific advancements and technological innovations.

For 27 years, Great Minds in STEM has been at the forefront of implementing innovative programs and partnerships focused on the continuous expansion of STEM education opportunities for our nation’s underserved communities. GMiS leads a national coalition of educators, public, private and government partnerships along with student groups that are working together to support all STEM talent nationwide in achieving a STEM education and career. www.MentorNet.org || www.GreatMindsinStem.org

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Saturday, November 5, 2016 // Omni Dallas Hotel // 6:30pm to Midnight

Join us for the 2016 Technology Ball

2015 Executive Hosts1st row, left to right: Paul Akin, CIO, StoneGate Senior Living; Herb Billings, VP IT, Datascan; Caren Shiozaki, CIO & EVP, Thornburg Mortgage; Trude Van Horn, CIO, NCH Corporation; Kris Singleton, CIO, Omni Hotels; Chris Boult, CIO, Greyhound Lines; Gerry Mecca, VP IT, Dr Pepper Snapple Group; Tom LaPlante, CDO, Arena Online 2nd row, left to right: Blake Holman, CIO, St. David’s Foundation; Brian Shipman, CIO, Heritage Auctions; Herman Nell, SVP & CIO, Rent-A-Center; Krista Schnitker, Texas Health Resources; Robby McDonald, CIO & CMO, SRS Distribution; Earl Barnes, VP Global Infrastructure, Brink’s; Larry Freed, CIO, Overhead Door Corporation; Roberto Arrocha, CIO, DAVACO; Val King, Sr. Director IT, Uncle Julio’s; Chris Andrews, VP Infrastructure & Corporate Development, The Freeman Company; Craig Maccubbin, CTO, Southwest Airlines3rd row, left to right: A. Ravi Malick, VP Technology, TXU Energy; Jim Dryden, Texas Health Resources; Joan Holman, CIO, Strasburger & Price, LLP; Mark BeMent, CIO, Jackson Walker LLP; Victor Nilson, SVP Big Data, AT&T; Mike Anderson, CIO, CROSSMARK; Matt Glover, CTO, Le-Vel; Kevin Christ, Senior Director, Alvarez & MarsalNot pictured: Carla Rolinc, CIO, BakerCorp; Marco Thornton, CIO, Baron & Budd, P.C.; Michelle Sheffield, CIO, BenefitMall; Marcia Morrow, IT Director (Consultant), Bosque Systems, LLC; Philip Parker, VP IT, Cornerstone Healthcare Group; Jeffrey D. Blackwell Managing Director, Talent Channel, Deloitte Application Studios; Relle Howard, VP IT, Business Operations, Flowserve Corporation; Janis L O’Bryan, SVP/CAO, Hudson Advisors LLC; Ajay Patel, Director of Data & Infrastructure Services, Mary Kay; Thinh Nguyen, SVP Information Technology, Nationstar Mortgage; H. William Gordon, CIO, Enterprise Business Solutions, NetApp; Anjana Harve, Head, Global Commercial IT Services and Operations, Novartis; Edward Marx, CIO, NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation; Andrew Laudato, SVP & CIO, Pier 1 Imports; Dan Reyero, SVP IT, PLH Group Inc.; Paul Grant, SVP Information Systems & Services, Schneider Electric; Barbara Adams, VP IT/EMR, Texas Health Resources; Stacy Peterson, CIO, Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.

Contact us for more information about Technology Ball Dallas or to learn more about our Silicon Valley event:Info@TechnologyBall.com || TechnologyBall.com

Blend of social engagement & philanthropycreates a unique environment for business building

“Give back”through STEM Education initiatives focused on creating and empowering future technology leaders

One-of-a-kind opportunityto engage with the tech community in a social setting

Powerful networking opportunitiesgenerate new business relationships and strengthen existing ones

Events boast ratiosof one Executive Host for every 3-to-5 attendees

“It was beautiful and flawless My wife and I enjoyed ourselves and thought it was such a great event.” – Chris Andrews, VP of IT, On the Border

“It was a fantastic event, and [the team] did an excellent job of creating a spectacular evening.” – Kevin Christ, Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal

“The venue, the video clips, the food, the sunset... It was a wonderful evening!”– Gertrude Van Horn, CIO, NCH Corporation

Info@TechnologyBall.com // TechnologyBall.com

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Signature Sponsorship of Technology Ball

Priority Seating at Technology Ball

Invitations to VIP Reception Immediately Preceding Technology Ball

Tickets to Technology Ball (8 seats at each table)

Technology Ball CIO Introductions

Opportunity to Dine with Executive Host at Technology Ball^

Option to place advertisement in event program

Company recognition in Kickoff Reception Program, in Technology Ball Invitation and Program, and on Technology Ball Website and Signage

Invitations to Technology Ball Executive Host & Sponsor Networking Receptions (June 2016, August 2016, October 2016)

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AnaplanBenefitMallCloudFlowConde GroupCyrusOne

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Dallas Digital Services, LLCDatalink and NetAppEpitec, Inc.

Infomart Data CentersPariveda Solutions

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R. Fox Designs, Theme & Décor

BYTE SPONSORSAustinCSI CGIDOYENSYS

James & Linda MyersNetApp

Optimum Healthcare ITOptomi VAZATA

For more information about Technology Ball sponsorship opportunities, please contact Info@TechnologyBall.com or visit www.TechnologyBall.com

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