2011 Keynote Speakers


Paragon's 2011 Keynote line-up will be better than ever before. Hear from Keven Marier, President and CEO of Connex International, Inc. and Jack Uldrich of The Unlearning Curve. Both of these presenters are an influence in their respective industries, and bring to their listeners a wealth of knowledge and ideas that challenge previous conceptions.

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web:  http://www.connex-i.com
Keven Marier

Keven Marier is President and Chief Executive Officer of Connex International Incorporated, an industry leader in security consulting and training.

Connex International, Inc. specializes in the development, management and delivery of comprehensive education, training and consulting services for security and IT industry professionals.

Additional services include industry business intelligence, product / installation / integration certification and testing, project management, system design, security readiness, site assessment, and security process improvement.


web:  http://www.jumpthecurve.net
Jack Uldrich

Jack Uldrich is a renowned global futurist, independent scholar, sought-after business speaker, and best-selling author. His books include the best-selling, The Next Big Thing is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business, and the award-winning, Into the Unknown: Leadership Lessons from Lewis & Clark’s Daring Westward Expedition. His latest book is Jump the Curve: 50 Essential Strategies to Help Your Company Stay Ahead of Emerging Technologies.

Mr. Uldrich’s other written works have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The Futurist, Future Quarterly Research, The Wall Street Reporter, Leader to Leader, Management Quarterly, and hundreds of other newspapers and publications around the country. He is also a frequent guest of the media worldwide—having appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and National Public Radio on numerous occasions.

In addition to speaking on future trends, emerging technologies, innovation, change management and leadership, Uldrich is a leading expert on assisting businesses adapt. He has served as an advisor to Fortune 1000 companies and is noted for his ability to deliver provocative, new perspectives on competitive advantage, organizational change and transformational leadership.

Highly regarded for his unique ability to present complex information in an entertaining, understandable and digestible manner that stays with his audiences long afterwards, Uldrich has spoken to hundreds of businesses and organizations, including General Electric, General Mills, the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Pfizer, Invitrogen, St. Jude Medical, AG Schering, Imation, Fairview Hospitals, Touchstone Energy, The Insurance Service Organization, The National Kitchen & Bath Association, The National Paint & Coatings Association and dozens more.