What’s happening that day

Doors open at 10:00 am and the day runs through Happy Hour at 6:00 pm. One $20 ticket covers all of it — the presentations, the demo floor, catered food and drink throughout, and the evening Happy Hour.

The Day at a Glance

All presentations take place in Theater #6. Catered food and drink are included throughout the event.

• 10:00 am

  Vendor Hall Opens
• 10:30 am

  Opening Remarks
• 11:00 – 11:40

  Advantage.Tech PresentationOpens with the 10-Year Anniversary Video Premiere. Discover how Frederick has evolved from a growing community into one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most strategically positioned technology markets. Explore the trends shaping Frederick’s future and discuss why technology leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators are increasingly choosing Frederick as a place to invest, build, and grow.Theater #6
• 12:00 – 12:40

  Barracuda PresentationCybersecurity is evolving daily and it takes a village to adequately protect an organization, its employees, its infrastructure, and ultimately its brand. Barracuda, being a channel driven company, builds relationships with valued partners like Advantage Tech to help organizations do just this. Leveraging the features and functionality of Barracuda’s email and data protection capabilities along with the expertise of the Advantage Tech team truly means that 1+1=3!Theater #6
• 12:45 – 2:15

  Lunch & Expo FloorCatered lunch, with the full exhibit floor open.
• 2:30 – 3:10

  N-able PresentationTheater #6
• 3:30 – 4:10

  Arctic Wolf PresentationOrganizations rarely get compromised because of a single missed patch or careless click. Most attacks succeed because small security exposures accumulate over time. Join Arctic Wolf and Advantage Technology as we examine how attackers discover weaknesses, how organizations can identify those same weaknesses first, and what practical steps can be taken to reduce risk across cloud, identity, endpoints, and external-facing systems.Theater #6
• 4:30 – 6:00

  Happy HourClose out the day with the Frederick tech community.

Demo Schedule

Demos run in two spaces, A and B, plus the drone unit outside. The two spaces alternate, so you can catch every demo back to back without missing one.

• All day

  Frederick Police Drone UnitDemonstrating and answering questions outside Warehouse Cinemas on the Rte. 40 side throughout the day, emergency response permitting. See how aerial robotics, real-time tactical streaming, search-and-rescue capabilities, and incident reconstruction enhance community safety.Outside
• 10:30 – 11:15

  Made By 1891Made By 1891 will demonstrate interactive digital experiences driven by fingerspelling and gesture recognition. Attendees can control on-screen avatars and try Star Patrol, the first and only fingerspelling game where you can blast asteroids with sign.Demo Space A
• 11:15 – 11:45

  Coalition for Healthier FrederickA brief overview of what the Coalition does and how attendees can get involved in community health work in Frederick County.Demo Space B
• 11:45 – 12:15

  DirectDefenseSee how DirectDefense strengthens cyber defenses across IT and OT systems. We’ll cover security assessments, managed detection and response, and tailored advisory services to support your daily security goals.Demo Space A
• 12:15 – 12:45

  Galaxy Control SystemsSee our cloud card access control solution in action. Learn how employees use phones, facial recognition, or fingerprints for easy entry, and see how access control, VMS video, and intrusion detection integrate into one complete system.Demo Space B
• 12:45 – 1:15

  Arctic WolfLearn how Arctic Wolf helps organizations end cyber risk. We’ll demonstrate our security operations platform, featuring 24/7 threat monitoring, Managed Detection and Response, and proactive vulnerability reviews across your systems.Demo Space A
• 1:15 – 1:45

  HighGearHighGear is a no-code workflow management platform, allowing non-developer business users to configure their own solutions to solve process management problems.Demo Space B
• 1:45 – 2:15

  A2LA Workplace TrainingImportant decisions depend on reliable measurements. Preview A2LA WorkPlace Training’s self-paced eLearning platform and see how our Measurement & Calibration course helps teams prevent costly mistakes and build technical competency.Demo Space A
• 2:15 – 2:45

  SmartVerifySee a live demo of SmartVerify data security. We’ll cover key capabilities, simple deployment, and ongoing management, plus offer immediate access to short-term test environments for attendees.Demo Space B
• 2:45 – 3:15

  CDS America LLCExperience the Innex Wireless Conferencing System in action. See a live demonstration of all-in-one wireless screen sharing, HD camera streaming, and integrated speakerphone technology for seamless meetings.Demo Space A
• 3:15 – 3:45

  CloudNova TechnologiesWe will be demonstrating a Cloud SAAS platform online to show a Security Ops, Financial Ops, regulatory compliance, and monitoring/visibility platform for AWS and Azure users.Demo Space B
• 3:45 – 4:15

  BarracudaSee how Barracuda strengthens cyber resilience. We’ll demonstrate AI-powered email protection against phishing and ransomware, plus fast, reliable backup solutions for Microsoft 365 and critical business data.Demo Space A
• 4:15 – 4:35

  Essential Systems SolutionsExplore payment and Point of Sale solutions with Essential Systems Solutions. Discover custom merchant services, mobile and cloud POS systems, self-serve kiosks, and card processing designed to lower fees and streamline operations.Demo Space B
• 4:35 – 4:55

  Carson & SAINTDiscover how integrated Vulnerability Risk Management and PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) solutions pinpoint security gaps, streamline compliance, and protect critical assets.Demo Space A
• 4:55 – 6:00

  Bovine Intervention & CyberChaos RoboticsExperience live student robotics with FRC Team 686 Bovine Intervention and FTC Team 25780 CyberChaos. See custom-built autonomous robots in action, explore CAD design and engineering mechanics, and learn how local STEM teams innovate.Demo Space B

Bingo & Raffle Prizes

• Sony WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Cancelling HeadphonesOver-ear, black.From DirectDefense
• Sony Noise Cancelling HeadphonesFrom Barracuda
• SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction HeadphonesOpen-ear Bluetooth sport headphones.From Carson & SAINT
• JBL HeadphonesOne pair.From Comcast Business
• A Taste of FrederickA $50 Downtown Frederick gift card to explore the local shops and restaurants, plus a $25 gift card to Manalù Italian Restaurant.From A2LA Workplace Training
• Hood College Swag BagGrad school tote bag, manicure kit, phone cover, umbrella, two tumblers, two drink sleeves and two air fresheners.From Hood College
• The PhotoStick Omni 128GBPhoto backup for iPhone, Android and computers — finds and saves photos, videos and other files automatically.From ACDi
• Hubble Space Telescope LEGO SetFrom Rhythmic Technologies
• Custom Champion MD Flag Fleece CrewneckSize XL.From Frederick Community College
• Gift Basket & HighGear SwagAssorted items plus HighGear swag.From HighGear
• Weinberg Center Gift BagSix movie vouchers to the Weinberg Center for the Arts, good for any movie (Special Film Events excluded), plus a $25 Downtown Frederick gift card, two pub glasses and assorted items.From The City of Frederick, Dept. of Economic Development

More prizes are still being added.