TSA's 2017 Technology Conference

This year, TSA will host their annual Technology Conference at the beautiful downtown Houston resort, Marriott Marquis. TSA will have their partners like Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), Hewlett-Packard Inc. (HPI), Veeam, Nimble Storage, CheckPoint Software Technologies and Turbonomic who will showcase future technology strategies and resources that can help grow your digital enterprise, improve performance, manage processes more effectively and obtain greater value from your investment in enterprise technology. We are also excited to announce the keynote speaker this year will be Andrew Pearce, VP of Global Technolgy at DreamWorks Animation. DreamWorks Animation uses HPE solutions, including Converged Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Analytics, and Security to scale the manufacturing process for multiple CG animated movies produced across the world.

Conference Logistics

• Valet Parking can be validated at TSA registration desk
• Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Friday (April 7th) but will continue to stay open for the majority of the day.
• Final Conference Agenda is downloadable below
• We’ll provide continental breakfast, a buffet lunch, snacks and beverages throughout the conference
• HPI and Turbonomics will give an update during the lunch break
• You’re welcome to bring a significant other with you to dinner starting at 6:00 PM as we’re going to make it a fun date night at the hotel
• Friday night hotel room is complimentary by TSA, minus incidentals

Event questions

Please contact Jessica Malpass at jessica.malpass@TSA.com or 713-935-1515

AGENDA

Download – Final Conference Agenda

FRIDAY, April 7, 2017
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
10:00 AM – TSA Welcome
10:30 AM – DreamWorks Animation in Partnership with HPE
11:15 AM – BREAK
11:25 AM – Presentation

12:00 PM – Lunch Buffet

1:30 PM – Breakout Session 1
2:30 PM – Breakout Session 2
3:30 PM – Breakout Session 3
4:30 PM – Breakout Session 4

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Make it a date night!
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in Cueva, then plated dining in Walker Street Kitchen, where we’ll finish in Biggio’s with desserts, coffee, and cordials.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Andrew Pearce, VP of Global Technology at DreamWorks Animation
View Bio HERE

Behind the flying dragons and kung fu fighting pandas are the combined talents of DreamWorks Animation’s award-winning engineers, filmmakers, and artists. Together, they collaborate to create the tools needed for one of the most complex digital manufacturing process in the world: making a computer-generated (CG) animated movie. To build and animate the many assets required for one movie requires a tremendous amount of technological resources including half a billion digital files, over 350 terabytes of storage and up to 80 million render hours.

In order to meet the demand of incredible computing power, DreamWorks Animation relies on Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, their preferred technology partner, to support the studios’ movie production, digital infrastructure, and business divisions. This collaboration has successfully enhanced artist creativity while providing fans with world-class movie experiences that push the boundaries of digital animation.

Breakout Sessions:

1. HPE Compute Vision: Hybrid IT Presented By: Darian Horn, ISS Specialist of HPE and Rick Razaq of SimpliVity
2. HPE Storage Vision & Strategy Presented By: Jorge Maestre, HPE Storage Strategist of HPE
   Nimble Predictive Analytics Presented By: TBD
3. Connect and Protect: The Intelligent Edge Presented By: Jordan Eiben, Networking CSS of HPE Aruba
4. Veeam Cloud Connect with iland Presented By: Jeff Polzynski, Solutions Architect, of iland and Joe Gremillion, Solutions Architect, of Veeam
5. CheckPoint: Trends of the Cybersecurity Industry Presented By: John Miller, Area Manager of CheckPoint Software Technologies

ABOUT THE HOTEL

Indulge in Texas-size luxury at our Houston hotel

As the newest addition to the scenic Houston skyline, Marriott Marquis Houston captures the bold spirit of Texas while embracing the best of Southern hospitality. Float around in their Texas-shaped lazy river, enjoy a cocktail at High Dive bar, or make a splash in the heated infinity pool – all on our rooftop overlooking Discovery Green Park. The hotel also features Pure a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, two-story Biggio’s Sports Bar, Walker Street Kitchen, Xochi by Chef Hugo Ortega, Cueva wine bar and Texas T cafe. When it’s time to call it a night, make yourself at home in their contemporary guest rooms boasting luxurious bedding, ergonomic workspaces, modern technologies and stunning views of Downtown Houston.

Arrival Information

Check-In Kiosk
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Express Check-In and Express Checkout
Video Review Billing, Video Checkout

Parking

Valet parking: 36 USD daily – Can be validated by TSA, see registration desk

Internet Access

Guest rooms Complimentary Wireless
Lobby and public areas: Complimentary Wireless
Meeting rooms: Complimentary Wireless

Cost

Customers: Complimentary Friday night stay, paid by TSA, Inc.
Vendors: $189.00 plus tax for TSA group rate

Cancelations

If you can no longer attend the conference, please remember to cancel your hotel room by contacting the event coordinator. We dislike to pay for unused hotel rooms and we would appreciate any heads up notice you can give. As long as you attend the conference, your room will be taken care of by TSA (minus incidentals).

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