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    HighGear
    Workflow Software


    HighGear is the leading, enterprise-grade no-code workflow management platform that allows everyday business users to build custom workflow applications for teams of 25 to 25,000, without writing code. Digitally competitive industries such as financial services, energy and government rely on HighGear to quickly and radically streamline operations, improve visibility and meet compliance requirements. Easily create forms, fields, and workflows in hours with an intuitive visual platform
  • Download Forrester Study & HighGear eBooks
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    Forrester Report
    Download this report that was mentioned in the “Sleeper Talent” webinar to see details and bonus findings from the research conducted by Forrester Consulting.
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    HighGear eBooks
    Would you like to learn more about no-code workflow automation for your enterprise? Click the image below to access the eBooks:
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    Ready to Shift into HighGear?
    See How Easy it is to Build a Custom Business Workflow Application in 60 Minutes or Less. Your Workflow Awaits.
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    Vaughn Thurman
    ​CEO

    Vaughn Thurman is a process improvement evangelist, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of HighGear, the no-code workflow automation platform. He has 30 years of expertise building companies to deliver enterprise-grade software, managed IT services and cloud infrastructure solutions to help large enterprises and government agencies accelerate digital transformation, including NASA, Beazley, Leidos, TransCanada and Baillie Gifford. Vaughn served in the U.S. Air Force during the Gulf War, graduating with honors from the Air Force Electrical Engineering program. He enjoys spending time with family in the great outdoors.
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    Breakout Room 11
    9:00am - 5:00pm CT
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    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84249052445

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    Visit the HighGear room to learn about how you can achieve Digital Transformation within days, not weeks

    Morning Session:
    9:15 – 9:30 AM CT:  5 Reasons Why Digital Transformation is Today’s Imperative:  Juli Bark, CMO, HighGear, Live
    9:30 – 10:00 AM CT:  Sleeper Talent – Find Them and Start Your Digital Transformation Today:  John Rymer, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester and Vaughn Thurman, CEO, HighGear, Pre-Recorded Webinar
    10:00 – 10:30 AM CT:  Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo Live:  Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
    10:30 – 11:00 AM CT:  Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo Live: Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
     
    11:00 – 11:15 AM CT:  Break
     
    11:15 – 11:30 AM CT:  5 Reasons Why Digital Transformation is Today’s Imperative:  Juli Bark, CMO, HighGear
    11:30 – 12:00 PM CT:  Sleeper Talent – Find Them and Start Your Digital Transformation Today
    12:00 – 12:30 PM CT:  Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo:  Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
    12:30 – 1:00 PM CT:   Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo:  Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear

    Afternoon Session:
    1:15 – 1:30 PM CT:  5 Reasons Why Digital Transformation is Today’s Imperative:  Juli Bark, CMO, HighGear, Live
    1:30 – 2:00 PM CT:  Sleeper Talent – Find Them and Start Your Digital Transformation Today – John Rymer, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester and Vaughn Thurman, CEO, HighGear, Pre-Recorded Webinar
    2:00 – 2:30 PM CT: Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo Live: Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
    2:30 – 3:00 PM CT:  Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo Live: Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
     
    3:00 – 3:15 PM CT:  Break
     
    3:15 – 3:30 PM CT:  5 Reasons Why Digital Transformation is Today’s Imperative:  Juli Bark, CMO, HighGear
    3:30 – 4:00 PM CT:  Sleeper Talent – Find Them and Start Your Digital Transformation Today – John Rymer, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester and Vaughn Thurman, CEO, HighGear, Pre-Recorded Webinar
    4:00 – 4:30 PM CT:  Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo: Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
    4:30 – 5:00 PM CT:   Enable Your Digital Transformation in Days, Not Weeks:  HighGear Demo: Josh Cales, Customer Success Manager, HighGear and Carl Casserly, Pre-Sales Engineer, HighGear
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