Augusta,GA is booming with business growth. The Invest Augusta Conference showcases the companies, investors and business leaders who are making it happen.
The Conference is an opportunity for industry leading cyber and tech companies to build relationships and grow their footprint in the Augusta market. Speakers from US Cyber Command, Fort Gordon Cyber District, Augusta University, Chamber of Commerce, Morris, Manning & Martin, and more will focus on building businesses and growth opportunities.
May 10th, 2018 - Legends Club - Augusta,GA
2018 Conference Speakers
Brigadier General Jen Buckner
Brigadier General Jen Buckner, Deputy Commanding General, Joint Task Force ARES, U.S. Cyber Command, will be the closing keynote address for the 2018 Invest Augusta Conference.
Todd Boudreau
Todd Boudreau serves as the Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army Cyber School. Todd manages all aspects of U.S. Army Cyber Regiment training and leadership development efforts.
John Yates
John Yates is a partner at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. Their law firm has represented hundreds of tech companies and provides legal services for IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and Internet law.
Sue Parr
Sue Parr is the President & CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and a leader in the Augusta community. Sue spearheads many business initiatives in the Augusta region.
Tony Lever
Tony Lever is the founder of Invest Augusta® and an authority on small business startups in the Cyber District. Tony is a key figure in the region regarding business and the growing cyber movement.
Dr. Tom Clark
Dr. Tom Clark is the Executive Director for the CSRA Alliance for Fort Gordon. Tom promotes and advocates for the "Fort Gordon Cyber District" to stimulate investment in cyber growth.
Dr. Anthony Robinson
Dr. Anthony Robinson is the Director in Augusta for Rural Sourcing, Inc., a national IT company. Also, he is a leader in the Augusta community regarding entrepreneurship and innovation.
Dr. Rick Franza
Dr. Rick Franza is the Dean of the college of business at Augusta University. Rick works with the business community and is a key figure with regards to connecting business and academia.
Jeff Amerine
Jeff Amerine is the founder of Startup Junkies Consulting. Jeff is a venture capitalist specializing in early-stage investments. Jeff also teaches entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas.
Rick Allen
Congressman Rick Allen serves Georgia's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Allen will appear at the Invest Augusta Conference via video.
Susan Moser
Susan Moser is a partner at Cherry Bekaert and founder of the firm’s government contractor services group. Susan assists government contractor and technology clients around the globe.
John Cates
John Cates is General Counsel for Meybohm Real Estate. John specializes in the underwriting, financing, structuring and closing of complex private equity investments and venture deals.
Sounil Yu
Sounil Yu is the Director of Research & Development for information security programs at Bank of America. He leads their innovation initiatives to reduce risk in information security.
Invest Augusta 2018
The Invest Augusta Conference will focus on cyber, tech, and business in Augusta,GA.
Who Attends the Conference?
The Conference is attended by C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, cyber service providers, health care professionals and business development leaders.
Conference Details
Date: May 10, 2018
Time: 9AM - 4:00PM - Doors open at 8AM for networking
Location: The Legends Club ( MAP )
Number of Attendees: 225
Sponsoring Organization: Invest Augusta
Primary Contact: Tony Lever
Food and Beverage
Lunch is included in the ticket price for the Conference. We will also have beverages and snacks available throughout the day.
2018 SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
Augusta Global
Gold Sponsors
Wireless Technology Forum
Silver Sponsors
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Augusta Technical College
Queensborough Bank & Trust
Rural Sourcing
Broadleaf
Bronze Sponsors
MAU Workforce Solutions
Elite Cyber Agency
