Events & Appearances

Let's meet in
person.

The best conversations about optical networking, HPC, and AI infrastructure still happen face to face. Here's where I'll be next — come find me on the floor, in a session, or over coffee between talks.

How to connect

If you're attending one of the events below, send a note ahead of time and I'll carve out dedicated time. Walk-ups welcome — just look for the orange lanyard.

Reach out to schedule

Upcoming & Recent

2 Events

Oct 2026

23 — 25

Upcoming
October 23–25, 2026Philadelphia, PA

TEKSGIVING26

Annual #TEKSGiving TEK Upgrade

TEKnowledge Worldwide, a collective of like-minded individuals in the technology industry who share knowledge and seek to make positive and impactful changes in the community, has chosen Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia as the recipient of its fifth #TEKSGiving technology upgrade.

We are honored to be selected by the TKW community. This gift will directly strengthen our technology infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity protections and ensuring reliable services for families staying with us during their children's medical treatments.
Brian Hilghman, IT Manager, Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia
TEKSGiving is the heart of who we are and what we do. We are looking forward to partnering with Ronald McDonald House to help fulfill its mission of helping those in need.
Ray Cline, President, TKW

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of the Philadelphia Region supports families on their children's medical journeys with a community of comfort and hope — envisioning a world where every family can focus on their child's well-being.

TEKSGiving is TKW's annual philanthropic initiative that mobilizes technology professionals, vendors, and volunteers across North America to deliver technology upgrades to worthy organizations in need. This year, the focus is on addressing critical operational and technology needs at RMH Philly while raising regional and national awareness of its mission.

Apr 2027

22 — 23

Upcoming
April 22–23, 2027Denver, CO

TEKFEST27

The Rocky Mountain edition of the TEKnowledge festival

Two days of panels, demos, and deep-dive conversations on where optical, compute, and AI infrastructure are heading next. If you're building, buying, or backing network infrastructure, let's sync up in Denver.

Not attending?

I also take a handful of private meetings, site tours, and advisory calls around each event. If there's a project or decision where an outside perspective would help, let's get on the calendar.

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