Altitude
New York City | Marriott Marquis | November 13, 2024
Game on: Unlock the next level of IT mastery
Level up at ALTITUDE, where IT pros team up to tackle challenges, score valuable loot (aka knowledge), and level up their careers.
Economic shifts have transformed the IT landscape, demanding a new approach to SaaS management. Simply meeting expectations is no longer enough. As emerging technologies continue to evolve, the future will favor those who can harness these tools to drive real progress.
Elevate: Unlock your IT team’s full potential with actionable insights to drive real impact.
Collaborate: Network with IT leaders from similar organizations.
Transform: Discover the latest SaaS management hacks and strategies.
NYC helicopter tour or Broadway show for the first 20 paid registrants
Void where prohibited. Restrictions apply. See the Altitude Registration Giveaway Rules here.
Agenda
Join BetterCloud at ALTITUDE at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, an exclusive conference designed for IT leaders seeking to redefine the future of IT. Dive deep into expert-led sessions, gain invaluable insights from peers, and get hands-on with the latest solutions that will propel your organization and career forward.
Parts of the agenda are still in beta. Expect updates soon.
| 8:00 AM | Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | External Keynote - Coming Soon! |
| 9:30 AM | The Future of SaaS Management: Game-Changing Results Jesse Levin, Chief Executive Officer, BetterCloud IT is a whole different game now, and SaaS management has had to change with the times. Just meeting expectations isn’t enough anymore. With tech and software continuing to evolve and take on even more critical roles, the future is bright for those who embrace innovation to deliver game-changing results. |
| 9:50 AM | Leveling Up Insurance: Kin’s Tech Journey Colleen Alaimo, Senior IT Manager, Kin Insurance To disrupt the traditional insurance market with a tech-driven, direct-to-consumer approach, Kin embarked on a journey to level-up their IT infrastructure. This session explores what Kin discovered on their mission to help their customers through everyday claims and life-changing catastrophes. |
| 10:05 AM | Scaling SaaS Management: Maximizing Your ROI Sean Harmuth, Director of Technical Services, BetterCloud SaaS Management journeys tend to start with a desire to increase IT productivity or with a focus on increasing SaaS savings. Despite divergent starting points the outcomes are similar - significant, initial ROI followed by a period of diminishing returns. This session discusses the path and pitfalls to scaling your investment and reigniting your ROI. |
| 10:25 AM | Networking Snack Break |
| 10:45 AM | IT & Finance: From Budget Wars to Strategic Partners Sean Hill, CFO, BetterCloud The storybooks are littered with tales of epic IT battles against their financial overlords. From the ashes rose shadow IT. But now there’s a new, powerful weapon that’s changing the balance of power. This session explores the real world capabilities of SaaS Spend Management, enabling you to change the paradigm from budget wars to strategic partners. |
| 11:00 AM | Customer Panel: Hitting the IT Jackpot on Massive Savings (Breakout #1) Christina Howlett-Perez (AVP Procurement, Definitive Healthcare) and Nick Zimmerman (Manager, Corporate Applications, Bullhorn) The idea of uncovering massive SaaS savings is alluring and daunting. Where to start? How to know if apps are providing value to far flung teams? How to convince skeptical stakeholders to participate? This panel explores lessons learned from customers who successfully found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. |
| 11:00 AM | Hands-On Lab: Developing Workflow Efficiency with Less (Breakout #2) Cody Grant, Customer & Partner Enablement, BetterCloud Get hands-on with an instructor-led course designed for IT Managers. See why “simple” is not simplistic when it comes to IT automation and workflow consolidation. Get the latest tips and tricks for implementing BetterCloud’s newest releases. |
| 12:00 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:10 PM | Customer Panel: How Automation Masters Conquer IT Backlogs Carl Michael Strauss (IT Manager, VOI Technologies) and Tarah Valencia (Data Engineering Manager, Green Dot Public Schools) IT backlogs piling up with no end in sight? Scaling your team isn't always the answer. Join this panel of automation masters as they share their playbooks. Learn about their automation strategies, hear what’s driving impact, and gain actionable insights to elevate your approach. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best. |
| 1:50 PM | Your Career, Your Destiny: 5 Ways to Make Your Mark David Politis, Founder & Executive Chairman, BetterCloud Discover how to elevate your IT career and become a standout leader. Learn from David’s leadership journey and uncover the five essential attributes that set exceptional professionals apart. Gain valuable insights on leadership lessons in the IT and SaaS industries, backed by real-world examples and practical advice. |
| 2:25 PM | SaaS All Star Awards |
| 2:25 PM | Networking Snack Break |
| 2:45 PM | Innovations Showcase: Product Roadmap Michael Connery, SVP, Product and Services, BetterCloud Join us for one of the most requested sessions of the conference, an exclusive look at the BetterCloud roadmap. Get a sneak peek, including demos and product announcements, directly from the masterminds that are laser-focused on increasing your ROI. |
| 4:00 PM | Party & Networking |
Featured speakers
The BetterCloud team, together with industry experts, explore how IT is redefining business success.
