InSight Digital Summit, hosted by Convergint Technologies, is an exclusive virtual trade show event. This fully immersive digital summit will allow for a traditional trade show experience live from the comfort of your own home or office. Whether your team manages a single site, a campus, or a global enterprise, Convergint’s InSight Digital Summit will provide your organization with innovative strategies and tools to optimize business performance and create a safer work environment.
Throughout the 3-day event, the InSight Theater will host four InSight Panel discussions presented by Convergint leaders, partners, and industry leaders, and one InSight Keynote presented by Master Sergeant Cedric King.
On July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, Cedric was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device, causing internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand, and the amputation of both of his legs. Cedric now refers to that moment as his finest hour. In this keynote speech, Cedric will share his story of perseverance and endurance throughout the greatest challenge he has faced, and how resilience, grit, and persistence can help you overcome adversity.
InSight Keynote: Resilience & Grit
Wednesday, November 18th | 12:00 PM Central
Speakers
Cedric King
U.S. Master Sergeant
Master Sergeant Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20 year career, Master Sergeant King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguishing schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
Since becoming an amputee, Cedric has shared his story of perseverance and endurance with audiences such as the US Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point, professional sports teams of the NFL, NBA, and MLB, and Fortune 500 companies from Home Depot to Facebook. In February of 2019 his story was published into print when he released his book called, “The Making Point”. In his book he shares mindsets, philosophies, and stories that include how 21 months after losing both of his legs, Cedric completed the 2014 Boston Marathon. He has been featured on Networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO and the NFL Network. He has gone on to compete in a number of physically taxing events including a 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlon, He is a two New York City Marathon Finisher, a five time Boston Marathon finisher, numerous half marathons, and a three time 48.6 mile Disney Marathon series finisher.
Kevin Donegan joined Convergint as Vice President of Strategy in 2019, after retiring from the U.S. Navy as a Vice Admiral. He served as Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and as Director of Operations for U.S. Central Command. In the Pentagon he was Director of the Navy Staff and Deputy Chief of the Navy for Operations, Strategy, and Planning, where he led initiatives for accelerated learning and innovation across the Navy enterprise, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and big data management.
Kevin Donegan
Vice President of Strategy and Cybersecurity
