PHILLY TECH COUNCIL 

I recently took a trip to the AMC movie theatre in Plymouth Meeting for a private screening of "Midnight in the War Room", a documentary focused on the human side of cyber warfare. The film was created by cyber security company Semperis and wow, did this one hit hard. For roughly 90 minutes, the audience heard insider information from a cast of global CISOs, reformed hackers, military strategists, cyber psychologists, journalists, and the victims of unauthorized breaches. We

A last-minute venue pivot, a sold-out room, and straight talk from three of the region's top technology and security leaders on what works in vendor outreach, what gets an automatic delete, and what's top of mind right now.

On October 20, 2026 I took a long lunch and headed over to Pennovation Works at 3401 Grays Ferry Ave, the little nook just outside University City that's quietly turning into the hotbed of Philly startup activity. It has plenty of meetups, a price that's hard to beat for anyone trying to get a group together, and free parking. In this city, free parking alone is worth the trip. The team of Kirsten King, Kristy Carabello, Vincent Chrepta and team have done a great job of posit

Three years in the making, the first Philly Tech Golf Classic brought about 40 tech leaders, practitioners and partners to Walnut Lane Golf Club in Roxborough.

At some point, every leader responsible for cybersecurity procurement has encountered the challenge of vendors restricting single-sign-on (SSO) capabilities to higher-tier product packages. Vendors often claim, "SSO is only available in the Enterprise package," which can be frustrating. This practice is concerning, as the security of a company should be a priority for any provider they engage with. Check out this insightful article by my friends at Cerby, which provides strat

This talk is part of Tech Council Conversations, the official media platform of the Philly Tech Council, showcasing the voices shaping the future of AI, cybersecurity, digital leadership, and innovation. In this standout session, Michael Pompey delivers a dynamic talk titled “Smarter, Faster Human: Using AI to Work Like a Genius (Without Being One).” Speaking at AI for Everyone³, Michael explores how AI is transforming productivity—not by replacing people, but by helping them