NASA's Artemis II Mission -- VIP Launch Experience in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Opportunity provided by Lockheed Martin Space

You and three guests will receive VIP access at the upcoming NASA Artemis II Mission rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. You will get the VIP treatment with access to many behind the scenes activities not usually available to the public. These activities usually include things such as a mission briefing about the launch, receptions with people working the launch, a preferred location to see the launch, and perhaps most special, being able to go out to the launch pad to see the rocket and the spacecraft up close before the launch! Plus! We're throwing in two roundtrip, first-class tickets provided by United Airlines to help get you to Florida! This is the experience of a lifetime!

Details: The launch is tentatively scheduled for Spring 2026 - dates may shift pending weather and other details. Please note that if the launch gets cancelled due to weather, we cannot offer additional flights. Other travel expenses are not provided and up to the winner. Lockheed Martin Space will try to notify the winner of the launch date around 8 weeks prior to the launch in order to book accommodations and travel.

Included in this Package: VIP Launch Experience for 4 Guests & 2 Roundtrip, First-Class tickets with United Airlines

Avs Game w/ Arrow CIO!

Enjoy two tickets to a regular season Avs Game for the 25/26 season. Section 100, center ice.

Attending with the winners will be SVP & CIO of Arrow Electronics, Kim Brown Wilmsen & CIO of Graebel, Trent Krause.

Package includes pre game drinks and food at the Ball Arena Mountain House restaurant.

Thank you to Slalom Consulting for donating the tickets to the Avalanche game!

Ajax Analytics, Brandi Vandegriff, CTO

Surfing at C-Level

A VIP EXPERIENCE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET

Here's your chance to ride the wave - literally - with a wake surf session for up to 4 people, hosted near Loveland, Colorado.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 2-hour private wake surf session on a premium surf boat
• Instruction for all skill levels from a certified coach
• All gear provided: surfboards, life jackets, and ropes
• Accommodates up to 4 people
• Laughs, high-fives, and photo ops guaranteed

LOCATION:

Boyd Lake State Park - Loveland, CO

The perfect blend of Colorado charm and coastal vibes!

WHY BID?
This is more than a surf session - it's a way to give back while you hang ten!

IT Projects

• New Air Monitoring Data Visualization Platform: Designing and building a modern platform to aggregate, harmonize, and visualize complex air quality monitoring data, enabling faster insights and better decision-making for customers.
• Phone Home Licensing & Usage Billing for Containerized Deployments: Developing an automated system to enable real-time license validation and usage-based billing for containerized applications, driving scalable monetization and operational transparency.

AllHealth Network, Toni Baruti, CIO & CTO

Brunch & Big Ideas

Join Toni Baruti, CIO of AllHealth Network for a brunch at Le Bilboquet, one of the city's most celebrated dining destinations. In a relaxed, elegant setting, you'll enjoy world-class cuisine while engaging in rich conversation about leadership, innovation, technology & the future of business. Guests: Winner + 2 guests.

IT Projects

Consent Copilot, Patient Portal, Measurement Based Care, Value Based Performance.

Arrow Electronics, Multi-Celebrity Package

An Evening to Remember: Arrow IT Leadership Private Dinner at Maggiano's DTC
Connecting Over Great Food and Inspiring Ideas! Join the Arrow IT Leadership Team for an evening of good food and drinks, engaging conversations, and collaborative energy at Maggiano's DTC. This private dinner, hosted by CIO Kim Brown Wilmsen and her leadership team, promises to be a perfect blend of strategic discussions and shared laughs in a relaxed setting.

With warm lighting in a private room, delicious food and drinks, and a collaborative vibe, the evening feels less like a formal meeting and more like a gathering of minds. Kim and her team are looking forward to learning more about you and your company's products and services.

The night wraps up with rich desserts and a sense of accomplishment. Whether discussing innovative tech solutions or simply sharing stories over tiramisu, this dinner offers a chance to strengthen connections and drive the team's collective vision forward.

IT Projects
Automation, AI, Security, Monitoring, operational efficiencies.

Astec Industries, Julio Da Silva, CIO

Afternoon 9 holes at Fox Hollow

Spend a couple of hours enjoying 9 holes of golf with me at Fox Hollow Golf Course.

IT Projects

Azure migration, Teams Phones, Cyber, Oracle ERP.

bpx energy, Jordie Harrell, CTO

bpx Technology Lunch & Learn

Enjoy lunch with key members of the bpx technology leadership team.

IT Projects

Data as a Product and Contextualization, Agentic Architecture Solutions, Business Facing Connected Enterprise Solutions.

Christy Sports, Brian Horsman, VP & CIO

Golf Outing
Enjoy a meeting with Christy Sports IT Leadership followed by a round of golf.

IT Projects
Custom Application Development.

Comcast, Lynette Nunez, VP, Technology

Nuggets Night Out

We are excited to host our auction winner at the Comcast Suite at Ball Arena for a Nuggets game in the fall of 2025. Four tickets will be provided to the auction winner to attend in the Comcast suite. Technology decision makers from Comcast will be in attendance including Lynette Nunez, VP of Technology at Comcast. Lynette is responsible for IT Support and Operations for Comcast across the US supporting a user base of 55,000+ users.

IT Projects

Windows 11 Migration, Retail Support Operations and Refresh, Logistics and Warehouse Operations for equipment delivery, Portfolio Management.

Contexture, Deanna Towne, CIO

Start Your Day Exec Style!

This experience will include a delicious breakfast hosted by Contexture with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, and other key organizational leaders. During this time, we look forward to learning about your company and the solutions you offer! This event will be held at the Contexture office and ordered to meet the winning bidder's desired taste! A goodie bag of Contexture items will be waiting when you arrive to spend some time with our team.

IT Projects

Cloud Storage, Security Services, Integration Engines.

Crocs, Inc., Lena Taylor, VP, CISO

Cooking with Lena - Vietnamese Edition

Learn the art of cooking a traditional Vietnamese meal - You Watch, I cook, We Eat! The menu will include Pho Ga (Chicken Pho), Vietnamese Spring Rolls, and Vietnamese iced coffee for the winning bidder and up to three guests. What's better than the home-cooked meal? The stories that we all get to share around the table!

Date/Time: Let's figure out what works best for everyone!

Location: Crocs, Inc. headquarter in Broomfield, CO

Party Favors: Of course there will be party favors! Guests will leave in a pair of classic Crocs and Heydude shoes.

IT Projects

Global Governance/Risk/Compliance (GRC), Data Protection, IAM, Enterprise Risk Management - Risk Quantification, Retail Threat Landscape.

Denver Water, Jonathan Spitze, IT Director

Let's Go Climbing!

Indoor climbing experience @ Golden Movement Gym. Regardless of your level of climbing experience, we can meet up at the gym and climb. Once, we are done, we can head over to New Terrain Brewing Co. and grab a beer and talk. Comes with entry and rental of any gear needed.

IT Projects

Infrastructure Modernization, ServiceNow Implementation (ITSM, PPM, APM, ITAM), Data Lakehouse Migration and Build, Customer Experience Technology Roadmap, AI/Innovation Program.

EchoStar, Multi-Celebrity Package

Golf n Grub

Join members of our EchoStar IT executive team for a fun late afternoon swinging clubs and playing games at TopGolf - to be accompanied with food and drinks.

IT Projects

BOOST functionality expansion, digital personalization, agentic AI implementation.

Enable Medicine, Aymii Couzelis, CIO

Behind the Velvet Curtains - A Speakeasy Experience

Step into another era for Behind the Velvet Curtains, an exclusive experience of craft, class, and clandestine charm in the heart of LoDo, Denver. Begin with a hands-on cocktail making class led by Bedlam Bar's owner and expert mixologist, Jacob Berndt, where you'll learn to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail classics with a bespoke twist. Once your shaker's retired, slip into a private LoDo historic loft for a curated tasting of rare scotches, perfectly paired with premium cigars. Whether you're a connoisseur or just curious, this night promises smoky notes, smooth finishes, and unforgettable company. Good for up to four guests, 21+ only.

IT Projects

Enterprise systems integration, process automation, large data transfer efficiency improvements, international and domestic regulatory compliance and certifications.

Globus Family of Brands, Lucy Donaldson, CIO

Just for Laughs!

Enjoy happy hour snacks and drinks with me, followed by a show at Comedy Works.

IT Projects

CRM enterprise implementation and global digital transformation end to end.

Hitachi Vantara, Gauri Kapur, VP, Corporate Apps & Data Analytics

Dinner

Dinner at a restaurant selected at a later date with myself and my IT leadership team.

IT Projects

ERP Assessment, Transporation Management System, Data Governance (DQ).

Intermountain Health, Mona Baset, VP, Digital Services

A Suite Experience! Nuggets or Avalanche Game

Intermountain Health is thrilled to announce our generous donation to the Colorado Technology Association: an unforgettable experience valued at over $3,500! The winning bidder will have the exclusive opportunity to choose a Nuggets or Avalanche game to attend in November with five of their friends (total of six tickets) and up to eight Intermountain representatives (to be determined). Enjoy the thrill of Denver's top sports teams from the comfort of a luxurious suite while supporting CTA programs. This is a fantastic chance to create lasting memories with friends, revel in the excitement of live sports, and contribute to a great cause. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to have fun and make a difference!

IT Projects

Epic implementation, patient engagement orchestration, consumer self-service AI, contact center AI/tech, employee self-service AI for service management.

Jeffco Public Schools, Jill Ibeck, CIO

Premier Vendor Table at Jeffcon Student Tech Conference

The Jeffcon Student Technology Conference is one of the largest student technology conferences in the nation. Jeffco Public Schools is proud to host and coordinate this conference each year that is attended by 500+ high school students. This auction experience includes a free premier table at the technology conference including exposure to students, Senior District Leadership, and local and national news network coverage. Let's meet for coffee leading up to the conference to discuss how to maximize your experience while helping students and District leadership learn about your business and what career path you took on your professional journey.

IT Projects

Storage Modernization, Identity and Access Modernization, ERP Modernization, Voice Modernization.

MGMA, Julia Rosen, SVP, IT

Highlands Cocktails, Cheese, and Conversation Crawl

Enjoy an afternoon or early evening with MGMA's SVP of IT, visiting several different food and drink hotspots in the iconic Denver Highlands neighborhood. We'll sample cocktails, cheese boards, and enjoy the energetic atmosphere of 32nd Street while brainstorming strategies to rearchitect MGMA's tech stack and add more value to our member healthcare organizations. Depending on your area of expertise, other members of the MGMA executive team may be invited.

IT Projects

Microsoft Dynamics Rearchitecture & Redeployment, Agile Transformation, Data Architecture & Governance Implementation, Web Tech Stack Replatforming & Optimization, Cyber Security Strategy & Controls Optimization, M365 Optimization Road Map.

Professional Case Management, Charlie Billings, CIO

Tour of Two Historic Capitol Hill Mansions

The winning bidder will get a private tour of two historic Capitol Hill Mansions. Lunch will be provided. The tours will include: (1) the Malo Mansion across the street from the Governor's Residence on 8th Avenue and (2) the Zang Mansion around the corner on Clarkson Street. Both properties have been beautifully restored and are used by Professional Case Management as highly functional office space.

IT Projects

Workday Financials Implementation, Phone System, CoPilot Implementation.

Qualcomm, Atilla Tinic, SVP & CIO

Dinner in San Diego

As I am now based in CA, I am offering dinner in La Jolla. Flights not included. Alternatively, we can do a virtual meeting.

IT Projects

Ongoing advancements in AI/GenAI, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud enablement.

Redaptive, Neil Morris, Head of IT

Redaptive Revealed: McGregor Square Innovation Happy Hour

Join Redaptive's innovative IT team for an exclusive happy hour near Coors Field. Experience the perfect blend of technology insights while enjoying drinks and appetizers with the team revolutionizing energy efficiency technology. This casual yet valuable networking opportunity offers winners a chance to discuss industry trends, career paths in sustainable tech, and gain insider perspectives on how Redaptive is transforming the energy landscape-all within walking distance of Denver's iconic baseball stadium. Perfect for technology enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, or anyone curious about the intersection of innovation and environmental impact.

The package includes:

2-hour happy hour with Redaptive's IT

Appetizers and first round of drinks

Prime location near Coors Field

Flexible scheduling options (mutually agreed date)

Maximum of 4 attendees

IT Projects

Automation and M365 Power Platform.

Sapiens, Oren Bierkatz, VP IT Americas and Global Projects

Krav Maga Seminar

For the auction winner and their team, a private session of Krav Maga, the Israeli Self Defense form! Alternatively, dinner...

IT Projects

Mass Laptops refresh project, expansion into South America projects.

Streamline Healthcare Solutions, Andrew Bronson, CIO

Pints and Insights

The Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery - Littleton, CO

Enjoy a delicious dinner and sip your way through a signature taster board at the Farm House while taking part in casual, thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Bronson, CIO of Streamline. He'll share insights on whole person care, healthcare trends in Colorado, and how Streamline supports impactful behavioral health organizations across the state.

IT Projects

Security: MDR | SIEM; Networking: Firewall; Cloud: FinOps Containerization; Other: APIM.

TTEC, Multi-Celebrity Package

Downtown Brewery Tour

Spend an afternoon downtown with Rob Dravenstott and John Everson on a guided brewery tour. Enjoy craft brews from some of Denver's best breweries and insights about the beers and the brewing process.

IT Projects

AI in corporate functions and contact center services, security improvements, public cloud hardening and optimization, enterprise app modernization (e.g. ERP, Payroll).

Tyler Technologies, Kate Polesovsky, Director of IT Operations

Downtown Denver E-bike Tour

This bike ride encompasses all of Denver's best attractions and provides for great sightseeing. This guided city tour highlights Denver's most important and relevant tourist sites, including historic and public buildings, architectural masterpieces, professional sports stadiums, scores of public art installations, parks, and outdoor venues.

We ride exclusively on bike trails that include riverside paths, city bike lanes, and neighborhood streets as we navigate our way around exciting downtown Denver. The distance is approximately 10 miles and the terrain is relatively flat. This tour is a MUST and one of the most enjoyable things to do when you are in Denver!

IT Projects

Colorado.gov redesign, accessibility, custom application re-platform for cloud.

5280 PMO Services, Cenee LaTulippe, CEO & Founder

Winter Park Getaway Package - 2 Night Stay + Lunch Collaboration Meeting

2-night stay in Winter Park condo (3 bedrooms, 2 bath) and a lunch meeting collaborating on execution strategy with CEO Cenee LaTulippe and other 5280 PMO Services leadership team members.

IT Projects

M&A due diligence and integration, Operational Optimization and Efficiency implementation, Project Management Office/Team uplift - PPM tool implementation, Software Selection/RFP support and Implementation, Brand Identify transformation and Strategic Program Execution

CPI Card Group, Ernesto Boada, CIO

Top Golf Fun
Lets spend a fund afternoon at Top Golf at Centennial while discussing how to modernize manufacturing and establish a payments platform.

IT Projects
Looking to expand our offerings into the digital payments and processing. In addition, we are starting a data management program and ERP.

Dice, Paul Farnsworth, President

Cocktails and Jobs

Paul Farnsworth, President of Dice, invites you to spend the evening with him and members of the DHI team. The evening will start at Death and Co, where Paul will personally introduce the "Cable and Rum" cocktail, a newly developed collaboration between Paul and Death & Co. As a cocktail enthusiast, Paul will help you find your perfect drink!

We will then find dinner nearby and continue our conversation about all things technology. We promise a fun and educational (cocktail wise) evening!

Additionally, we will get your technology jobs posted on Dice.com free of charge if you are a new customer!

IT Projects
CRM data quality and governance, AI for efficiency, and Self-service with automated back office.

FirstBank, Christian Winward, CIO

VIP Wine and Food Pairing with FirstBank's IT Leadership Team
Enjoy wine and food pairing as you meet with FirstBank's CIO and the three Managing Directors in charge of Applications Development, PMO and Infrastructure/Operations.

IT Projects
Modernization and Mitigation of legacy systems, Data Governance, AI Governance, Generative AI private instances, Agentic AI research/eval, Fraud Mitigation, and Commercial Lending Underwriting.

TELUS Digital, Michael Ringman, CIO

Mountain Bike/Hike Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable outdoor adventure with TELUS Digital's CIO, Mike Ringman & CSIO Steve Jablonski! This exclusive auction package offers a thrilling day in nature, combining your choice of an exhilarating mountain bike ride or a scenic hiking trail experience.

You'll savor a gourmet lunch featuring local artisanal foods, refreshing drinks, and engage in casual tech talks with Mike and Steve. Capture memories with photo opportunities amidst breathtaking views. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply love great food and insightful conversation, this package promises an adventure you'll cherish.

Don't miss this unique chance to combine outdoor excitement with executive insights - bid now to ride or hike with Mike Ringman and Steve Jablonski, to experience the great outdoors like never before!

Premier Members Credit Union, Chris Vinall, CIO

Whiskey Tasting!
You and a guest will join the CIO and VP of Technology for the Whiskey Tour and Taste and then you take home a few bottles of your favorites. This is a really good view of how they make their whiskey and spirits, you get to see the one and only three chamber distiller at Leopold Bros Distillery.

IT Projects
Financial Institution Merger and CRM Implementation.

City of Lakewood, Yvette Florez, CISO

Beyond the Pitch: An Authentic Conversation with Tech Leaders. Plus, tee off for a round of golf!
Unlock Strategic Insights: An Exclusive Meeting with Tech Leaders: Understand the future from the perspective of the leader's driving innovation at the City of Lakewood. This auction offers a rare opportunity for an in-depth meeting with our IT leadership team. Gain valuable insights into our strategic direction, technology opportunities, and upcoming initiatives. This is your chance to ask the tough questions and gain a competitive edge by understanding our vision firsthand. Plus enjoy a round of Golf in the City of Lakewood.

IT Projects

Continued implementation of robust SaaS solutions that empower our city staff and community; Responsible adoption of AI-powered solutions for increased efficiency, improved public services, and informed decision-making; Build trust in government through enhanced identity and access management capabilities and transition to a .gov domain; Build resilience in our infrastructure and business capabilities for uninterrupted services; Establish a robust data governance framework for effective decision-making and improved service delivery; Enhance our security posture with pragmatic tools and best practices.

CoBank, Troy Pegg, Director of the Office of the CIO

Transformation from Project to Product
Step into the Future of Agile with CoBank!

If your organization is transforming from a traditional waterfall approach to a SAFe Scaled Agile methodology-or even just considering the leap-this exclusive package is your gateway to real-world insight and inspiration. Join us as we unveil our 18-month journey from project to product, reshaping how we prioritize work, attract and empower talent, and foster a culture rooted in collaboration and innovation. No two transformations are alike, and this experience offers a rare opportunity to learn from ours-complete with candid conversations, lessons learned, and a dedicated Q&A forum. You'll also gain a unique perspective on the Farm Credit System and CoBank's pivotal role in supporting American agriculture.

This unforgettable package includes an executive lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of our Greenwood Village headquarters, featuring our newly reimagined 5th floor-transformed from a sea of cubicles into an open, agile space where product teams and full stack developers deliver meaningful business value. Don't miss your chance to be inspired-bid now and lead your transformation with confidence! Joining the CoBank team will be Lorena Connolly, SAFe Agility Coach.

Iterate.ai, Brian Sathianathan, Cofounder/CTO/CDO

Agentic AI & Aperitifs: Dine with a Digital Futurist Named on Patents for the 1st iPhone
Join Brian Sathianathan, Co-Founder & CTDO of Iterate.ai, along with its CEO, for cocktails and dinner in Denver or Silicon Valley. Brian was part of Apple's original iPhone team and is named on foundational iPhone patents. The evening will explore Agentic AI and Private Language Model opportunities tailored to your business-or the companies you serve. Dinner's on Iterate.ai.

IT Projects
We implement AI for many fortune 2000 companies, globally. We are partnered with IBM, Qualcomm, Intel, NVIDIA, and many other big tech organizations. We quantize, prune, distill, fine-tune, and optimize language models at the chip level for many large companies -- from Ulta Beauty to e.l.f. Cosmetics to MUFG (Asia's biggest bank outside of China) to FUJIFILM in Singapore. Much of what we do remains private -- it is housed and operated behind enterprise firewalls. Strategists, SIs and service providers can layer services on top of the AI we build. We can look at many opportunities together.

Congruex, George Shaver, Sr. Director of Software Development

Eat, Drink, and Hack at Topgolf
Join George Shaver (Sr. Director of Software Development) and other IT leaders at Congruex for an informal and engaging evening of conversation, great bar food, and your favorite beverage-alcoholic or not-while taking shots at the Topgolf targets. Event date and time will be coordinated with the winning bidder and completed before the end of July. Limited to 3 participants from the winning bidder.

IT Projects
Enterprise Data Platform, Integration of AI into Operations and Analytical Platforms, Improving efficiency for field construction operations, Implementing automation for Engineering tasks.

United Launch Alliance, Daniel Collender, CISO

Soar to the Stars with ULA!
Please join ULA CISO Dan Collender, CIO Andrew Blackmon and members of the ULA IT Leadership Team at the ULA office in Centennial for an on-site meeting followed by dinner.

IT Projects
SAP upgrade to S/4 HANA on RISE, TeamCenter Migration to Cloud, Data Security Posture Management, Cloud Security Posture Management.

CommonSpirit Health, Brady Small, Regional CIO

Lunch and Learn
Enjoy lunch and conversation with Brady Small, Regional CIO for CommonSpirit Health!

IT Projects
One EHR and ERP and digital optimization.

STACK Infrastructure, Andrew Parish, Director of Global Information Security

Rocky Mountain Adventure
Come join Andrew at Rocky Mountain National Park on a scenic hike to Emerald Lake, one of the best hikes for beginners and experienced hikers alike! If hiking's not your thing, we can grab coffee/tea and meet the GIS team at STACK's corporate headquarters in downtown.

IT Projects
DLP, Password Vault, Compliance Assessments, Identity Access Management optimization, patch management optimization.

Nu Skin Enterprises, Joe Sueper, SVP & CTIO

Look, Live and Feel Better!
Enjoy dinner and conversation at an iconic restaurant with Joe Sueper, SVP & CTIO for Nu Skin Enterprises!

IT Projects
ERP Moderniziation - Data Fabric Integration - Content Plaform Upgrade - Cloud Optimization (Database, K8s, Cyber Upgrades).

iFIT, Emily Cellar, VP of IT Infrastructure & Security

Tech On Deck
Join Jason McMurdie, SVP of Technology, and Emily Cellar, VP of Infrastructure and Security at iFIT, for a one-of-a-kind evening that blends historical immersion with modern tech insight. The evening begins at Titanic: An Immersive Voyage, where you'll explore the engineering marvels and catastrophic missteps of one of history's most ambitious infrastructure projects through life-sized reconstructions, immersive galleries, and a virtual descent into the wreck site.

Afterward, we'll dive into dinner with real-world tech conversations and discuss a few iceberg-sized challenges.

Bid high! Don't let this opportunity set sail without you.

IT Projects
Zero Trust, SOC 2, IGA.

Melanie Harris, Managing Director, Digital Technology - Enterprise Systems

See Where We Learn to fly!
Join us for an exclusive tour of our Pilot Flight Training facility in Denver, where all United pilots hone their skills. During the visit, we'll discuss the exciting technology transformations happening behind the scenes to support United's goal of becoming the leading airline in aviation history. We'll coordinate a date that works for both of us.

IT Projects
HR Transformation (Workday implementation and Service Now integration), Finance Transformation (including enterprise wide Procure to Pay evaluation), Procurement Transformation (source to contract, GenAI tools, spend cube development), development of UnitedGPT, move from RPA to Agentic AI, Fuel Management (people, process and technology evaluation)