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Technology Executive Roundtable Series

Technology Executive Dinner | Minneapolis, MN

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
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The Capital Grille
801 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55402
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Technology Executive Summit | Minneapolis, MN

Accelerating Business Growth in an Era of Accelerated Risk

Thursday, May 14th | 6:00 PM CT
 

With most of our lives spent behind screens with content served to us by algorithms flattening our creativity and dulling inspiration, live events have become more important than ever. There's something about meeting with partners in-person while scouting for innovation and the serendipity of chance encounters that make live events more relevant than ever. The bonus is immersing yourself in content from thought leaders and companies building the future of technology.

Evan Hovorka, Vice President of Product Innovation at Albertsons Media Collective, brings over two decades of experience turning complex data, privacy, and monetization challenges into growth engines — including scaling Target's Roundel from launch to its first billion-dollar year. At this Technology Executive Summit, he'll lead an interactive session: Accelerating Business Growth in an Era of Accelerated Risk.

Despite rising data restrictions, fraud, and the risks inherent in new technology, progressive companies continue to find ways to safely grow. Evan's session zeroes in on three durable enablers built to outlast the next hype cycle:

  • Customer Data + Identity — Why a single, central ID Graph is the common currency powering fraud detection, segmentation, monetization, and first-party data strategy
  • Balancing Revenue Growth with Risk Management — Alternative revenue streams evolving century-old businesses, and four moves your team can make now to accelerate time-to-signature
  • Partnerships + Innovation — When to build vs. partner, why personality fit matters more than RFPs, and how dedicated green space keeps innovation flowing forward

As the #1 leader in short-format technology events, TechTalk Summits creates a unique environment where decision-makers engage directly with solution providers, get answers from top experts, build meaningful connections, and enjoy a dining experience at a highly-rated restaurant.

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Speakers
Mike Healy, Host Founder & Managing Director Mike Healy is a veteran technology-events executive with deep roots in the industry. He began his career at Giga Information Group, later joining IDC, where he served as Show Director for the launch of LinuxWorld, one of the most influential global open-source conferences. He went on to break new ground at EarthWeb, launching The Bazaar, the first large-scale open-source software conference. Today, as Founder & Managing Director of TechTalk Summits, Mike continues to design and deliver high-impact technology events that connect IT leaders with the solutions shaping the future.
Evan Hovorka Vice President of Product Innovation, Albertsons Media Collective Evan Hovorka is a visionary retail media innovator. As VP of Product Innovation at Albertsons Media Collective, he led the in-house launch, built patented industry-leading products, and expanded the adtech stack through strategic partnerships. With 20+ years across data, privacy, and monetization — including scaling Target’s Roundel from launch to its first billion-dollar year — Evan turns complex challenges into growth engines. He champions “The Garage” mindset: bold collaboration that redefines what’s possible in retail media.
Agenda
6:00 pm
Registration Opens

Networking, Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar

6:30 pm
First Course
7:00 pm - 7:10 pm
Perforce Delphix

Perforce Delphix is the industry leader in automated, compliant data delivery, enabling enterprises to drive DevOps agility, AI innovation, and cloud transformation. By removing traditional bottlenecks, our platform allows organizations to release applications 2x faster, secure sensitive data with 77% less exposure, and reduce infrastructure costs by 80%.


With advanced data virtualization, automated data masking, ephemeral cloud data environments, and integrations with DevOps and AI tools, Delphix ensures data is instantly accessible, secure, and compliant. Global leaders like Dell, BNP Paribas, Michelin, and Morgan Stanley rely on Delphix to fuel innovation, strengthen compliance, and optimize IT efficiency.
 

7:10 pm - 7:20 pm
Everpure

Everpure allows organizations to take control of their data with an industry-leading, ever-evolving storage and data management platform. We help companies unleash the power of their data by ensuring it is secure, accessible, intelligent, and ready to perform in the AI era. By replacing rigid infrastructure with a platform that operates like a living system, Everpure makes data management effortless. Learn more at Everpuredata.com.  

7:20 pm - 7:30 pm
HPE

HPE delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions as a service—spanning Cloud Services, Compute, High Performance Computing & AI, Intelligent Edge, Software, and Storage—with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, helping customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance.

7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Stefanini Group

Stefanini Group is a global technology consultancy company, offering a broad portfolio of technological solutions with a presence in 41 countries and support in 44 languages. Driven by a shared entrepreneurial spirit, the company helps clients transform their businesses through digital innovation, working agilely and co-creating solutions for a better future.

7:45 pm
Main Course
8:30 pm
Dessert, Coffee & Networking
8:45 pm
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9:00 pm
Event Concludes
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