Securing the Smart World: Why Engineers Must Lead in the Age of AI & Cyber Threats :: GSPE Atlanta Metro Monthly Dinner Meeting – June 9, 2025
June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
GSPE Atlanta Metro Monthly Dinner Meeting – June 9, 2025
Presentation Topic:
Securing the Smart World: Why Engineers Must Lead in the Age of AI & Cyber Threats
Speaker: Jay Brackman, Senior Sales Executive, Thrive
📍 Location: Piccadilly Cafeteria, 2000 Crescent Centre Blvd., Tucker, GA
📅 Date & Time: Monday, June 9, 2025 | Networking starts at 6:00 PM | Program at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend. Dinner available for purchase at the cafeteria.
🛠️ PDH Credit: 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) available
As artificial intelligence and cybersecurity shape the future of engineering, what role will engineers play in safeguarding our smart world?
Join the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) – Atlanta Metro Chapter for our free monthly dinner meeting on Monday, June 9, featuring a timely and thought-provoking presentation by Jay Brackman, Senior Sales Executive at Thrive, a leading global Managed Services Provider.
In his talk, “Securing the Smart World: Why Engineers Must Lead in the Age of AI and Cyber Threats,” Jay will explore the complex and often contradictory impact of AI on engineering and public safety. As technology rapidly evolves, engineers are called to lead—balancing innovation with responsibility, and opportunity with risk.
Topics will include:
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The dual nature of AI in cybersecurity—tool or threat?
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Today’s most pressing cyber risks and what’s on the horizon
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How engineers can and must take the lead in securing smart infrastructure
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Practical insights to ensure resilient, forward-looking engineering projects
About the Speaker:
Jay Brackman’s career in technology began unexpectedly after 9/11 and evolved through leadership roles at Computer Troubleshooters, weighing tech firms, and top-tier MSPs. Today, he helps organizations make informed technology decisions through his work at Thrive, a global NextGen MSP/MSSP with over 1,500 employees in 20 countries. With a background in education and a passion for helping others succeed, Jay brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and people-first insight to every talk.
About GSPE Monthly Meetings:
Hosted by the Atlanta Metro Chapter, GSPE monthly meetings take place on the second Monday of each month from September through June. These events offer a chance to network, learn, and earn PDH credit. While the meeting and presentation are free, attendees are welcome to purchase dinner directly from the Piccadilly Cafeteria upon arrival.
Can’t attend in person? The presentation will be archived on the GSPE YouTube channel: youtube.com/GSPEng
Join Us!
📆 Mark your calendar for June 9
🍽️ Attend for free | Purchase dinner onsite if you’d like
👷♂️ Earn your PDH
💬 Bring questions and curiosity
We look forward to seeing you there!