Which Tech Conferences Will Give You the Biggest Career Boost?

Over the last 30 years, Kneko Burney Miller has conducted research with more than 250,000 business professionals around the world, particularly those in small and mid-sized businesses. She has also advised some of the largest and most successful tech companies on the planet, as well as government agencies and non-profits. Her journey as a technology and business expert has taken her to several countries, including living in Europe for nearly a decade, where she has gained a multi-national, multi-cultural perspective, as well as knowledge and experience.      

Maintaining a positive perspective and learning from every experience is an opportunity for each of us, and something that Kneko strives to harness into a teachable, optimizable skill. Mrs. Miller is currently the owner and operator of several businesses, with her three principal businesses being inter-connected service and technology platforms, Change3 (a "growth" agency providing marketing, sales and operations support), BeTechly (a leading technology research think tank, helping people make better business technology decisions) and BeContently (a content delivery and demand generation platform), which form a triad for growth for the client's she serves.  

Not only is she a small business expert, but also because for the last twenty years she's been a small business owner - joining the haloed elite of American entrepreneurs. Kneko is actively forming, operating, evolving, investing in and growing small businesses that prosper. She personally understands the hard work involved in running a small business, as well as has personal insight into the day-to-day and long-term challenges that most small business owners face. This gives Kneko a rare perspective into growing your business happily, regardless of the size.

Bryan is a dynamic leader with a distinguished 24-year career at Wells Fargo, where he honed expertise in cybersecurity, technology, and operational strategy. Starting as an Information Security Analyst, he transitioned into technology as a LAN Analyst before returning to cybersecurity as a VP Information Security Manager, specializing in Identity and Access Management. Throughout his tenure, he built a reputation for fostering high-performing teams through mentorship, collaboration, and clear communication. His ability to synthesize complex information and strategically plan scalable solutions has been instrumental in driving efficiency and innovation.  
 
Now, as Chief Operating Officer of a leading technology event company, Bryan is dedicated to transforming tech events into powerful networking hubs. He understands that the true value of these gatherings lies in the connections made—whether it’s sparking new collaborations, exchanging ideas, or opening doors to career-changing opportunities. Under his leadership, events are designed to go beyond presentations and panels, creating immersive environments where professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators can engage in meaningful conversations. By fostering a culture of connection and collaboration, Bryan is redefining the tech event experience, ensuring that every attendee leaves not just informed, but truly connected to a thriving community.