INTERFACE-Seattle 2026
INTERFACE Virtual Seattle 2021 – Conference Overview
The one‑day virtual event (Dec 9, 2021) combined multi‑track seminars, live Q&A, 1‑on‑1 chat, and hourly prize drawings. All sessions offered 1 CPE credit and focused on the most pressing IT challenges: ransomware, zero‑trust, cloud‑native security, immutable storage, and AI‑driven threat detection.
Key Highlights
- Keynote: “Lessons to Share – An Expert’s Guide to Ransomware Remediation” (Brian Miller, FusionTek)
- Zero‑Trust architecture deep‑dive (Rubrik)
- Best practices for “shifting left” in cloud security (Trend Micro)
- Ransomware threat‑landscape briefing (Blumira)
- Case study on pandemic‑era ransomware attacks (Puget Sound Educational Service District)
- Immutable storage strategies for ransomware resilience (Arcserve/StorageCraft)
- Building AI‑powered apps with Azure Cognitive Services (Atmosera Wintellect)
- AI‑driven ransomware containment (Darktrace)
- Secure hybrid‑work connectivity (Citrix)
Main Exhibit / Topic Categories
The agenda clustered around four primary categories, each represented by multiple sessions and vendor showcases.
| Category | Number of Sessions | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security | 9 | Ransomware remediation, Zero‑Trust, Threat detection, Hybrid‑work security |
| Infrastructure | 3 | Cloud‑as‑Code, Edge networking, AI‑enabled services |
| Data Storage | 1 | Immutable storage, 3‑2‑1‑1 backup strategy |
| Digital Experience | 1 | Azure Cognitive Services, intelligent app development |
Takeaway
INTERFACE Seattle 2021 delivered a concise, high‑impact program that equipped IT leaders with actionable tactics across security, cloud, storage, and AI. The blend of expert speakers, vendor demos, and interactive networking made it a valuable learning and partnership hub for the Pacific‑Northwest tech community.
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Seattle - Seattle Convention Center | Arch, Washington, USA