{"id":51096,"date":"2022-08-18T11:14:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=51096"},"modified":"2022-08-18T11:14:34","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T18:14:34","slug":"impact-networkings-impact-optimize-2022-summit-offers-technology-insights-for-business-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/feature-articles\/2022\/08\/impact-networkings-impact-optimize-2022-summit-offers-technology-insights-for-business-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact Networking&#8217;s Impact Optimize 2022 Summit Offers Technology Insights for Business Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Impact-1-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51098\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Impact-1-300x157.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Impact-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Impact-1-768x402.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Impact-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact Networking, a leading managed service provider (MSP), today announced that its business technology conference, Impact Optimize 2022, was a great success convening a nationwide community of business leaders for one day of networking, insights on the latest innovations in business and technology, forum and roundtable discussions, and keynote presentations. The conference was held on Aug. 11, at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees heard from world-renowned visionaries and industry-leading experts in three keynote sessions in the morning. Nationally recognized cybersecurity expert Wes Spencer urged business executives to strengthen their cyber resilience, saying \u201cWe all have gaps and you can\u2019t build a bridge until you know where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four-time <em>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author Daniel Pink, whose writings have touched on business and success, discussed the significant benefits of integrating 15-minute walking breaks into the workday to foster creativity and productivity. Orca Capital co-founders Jeff Sekinger and Austin Barnard unpacked blockchain technology and the innovative opportunities it is creating for industries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon, attendees were welcome to join various educational breakout sessions and workshops within the following tracks: IT &amp; Cloud, Managing Technology Initiatives, Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance, Digital Evolution, and Marketing &amp; Brand Growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Patrick-Layton.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49269\"\/><figcaption>Patrick Layton, Impact Networking<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cImpact Optimize provides Impact Networking the distinct opportunity to be a thought leader in each track and share our invaluable insights and best practices,\u201d said Patrick Layton, Impact Networking partner and vice president of managed IT services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impact Optimize is meant to bring teams together in a collaborative space to learn how new cutting-edge technology can affect individual roles and help employees contribute to the future of their company. The 2022 conference is being hailed as a great success by vendors, partners, and customers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the event <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ImpactOptimize.com\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Impact<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.impactmybiz.com\">Impact\u202fNetworking LLC<\/a> is a leading national managed service provider (MSP) that\u202fspecializes in the conception, development, and execution of customized strategies and solutions that improve the technical, financial, operational, and creative aspects of a business. The\u202fwide range of services includes\u202fmanaged IT and cloud, cybersecurity, digital innovation, branding and marketing, and print and document management. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, and maintains 23 branches across the Midwest, West Coast, and Texas, employing over 750 industry experts. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impact Networking, a leading managed service provider (MSP), today announced that its business technology conference, Impact Optimize 2022, was a great success convening a nationwide community of business leaders for one day of networking, insights on the latest innovations in business and technology, forum and roundtable discussions, and keynote presentations. The conference was held on Aug. 11, at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago. Attendees heard from world-renowned visionaries and industry-leading experts in three keynote sessions in the morning. Nationally recognized cybersecurity expert Wes Spencer urged business executives to strengthen their cyber resilience, saying \u201cWe all have gaps and you can\u2019t build a bridge until you know where they are.\u201d Four-time New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink, whose writings have touched on business and success, discussed the significant benefits of integrating 15-minute walking breaks into the workday to foster creativity and productivity. Orca Capital co-founders Jeff Sekinger and Austin Barnard unpacked blockchain technology and the innovative opportunities it is creating for industries around the world. In the afternoon, attendees were welcome to join various educational breakout sessions and workshops within the following tracks: IT &amp; Cloud, Managing Technology Initiatives, Cybersecurity &amp; Compliance, Digital Evolution, and Marketing &amp; Brand Growth. \u201cImpact Optimize provides Impact Networking the distinct opportunity to be a thought leader in each track and share our invaluable insights and best practices,\u201d said Patrick Layton, Impact Networking partner and vice president of managed IT services. Impact Optimize is meant to bring teams together in a collaborative space to learn how new cutting-edge technology can affect individual roles and help employees contribute to the future of their company. The 2022 conference is being hailed as a great success by vendors, partners, and customers alike. Learn more about the event here. ### About ImpactImpact\u202fNetworking LLC is a leading national managed service provider (MSP) that\u202fspecializes in the conception, development, and execution of customized strategies and solutions that improve the technical, financial, operational, and creative aspects of a business. The\u202fwide range of services includes\u202fmanaged IT and cloud, cybersecurity, digital innovation, branding and marketing, and print and document management. 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