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SIM Seattle July Networking Event
Welcome back to Fremont Mischief Distillery for Seattle Tech Week! We're thrilled to be co-hosting this in-person networking event during Seattle Tech Week 2025—bringing together technology leaders for a candid conversation on one of the most defining dynamics in today’s tech organizations: the relationship between CIOs and CTOs.
CIOs & CTOs: Collaborate, Compete, or Collide? What happens when two of the most critical technology roles in an organization—Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer—collide, collaborate, or compete?
In this lively, off-the-record panel discussion, technology executives from a variety of sectors will unpack the evolving relationship between these roles. Together, they’ll offer real-world insights on how strategic priorities, operational realities, and innovation agendas get shaped—often differently—across industries like high-growth tech, government, and legacy enterprises.
Whether you’re a CIO, a CTO, or somewhere in between, this conversation will offer valuable takeaways on how to lead effectively at the intersection of IT, product, and business strategy.
Speakers 
Daniel Key CIO | City of Tacoma | Daniel E. Key is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Tacoma, where he leads enterprise technology strategy and digital innovation across municipal departments. With a background that bridges public service and private-sector roles, Daniel focuses on aligning IT systems with community needs, driving operational improvement, and advancing digital equity. He is known for leading high-performing teams, managing large-scale technology transformations, and fostering collaboration between government, community, and industry partners. His work reflects a commitment to inclusive, service-driven innovation. | 
Kevin Goldsmith CTO | DistroKid | Kevin Goldsmith is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience building engineering organizations and scalable software platforms. He currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at DistroKid, a leading digital music distribution service. Kevin previously held senior engineering leadership roles at companies including Spotify, Adobe, and Avvo, where he helped scale teams and systems through periods of high growth and technical complexity. He is a strong advocate for team culture, agile practices, and sustainable software development, and is widely recognized for his work in mentoring and engineering leadership. |  Neil Roseman CEO | Invicti | Neil Roseman is the CEO of Invicti, a leader in web application security, where he focuses on scaling the company’s impact and advancing secure software development practices. A longtime technology executive and advisor, Neil brings more than two decades of experience leading high-growth engineering teams and building innovative platforms. He previously served as VP of Technology at Amazon, where he helped launch major initiatives including the Marketplace Platform, Kindle digital systems, and AWS infrastructure. He has also held leadership roles at Zynga and Evri.com and currently serves as an Advisory Partner with Summit Partners. Neil is known for his product-focused approach to engineering strategy and his work in shaping resilient, customer-centric organizations. |
Registration
Free to attend! Click here to register on Luma.
Parking
Ample Street Parking & Off-Street Parking Available
Agenda
4:00PM- 5:00PM: Arrive and Visitor Check-In
4:00PM- 5:00PM: Networking and Refreshments
5:00PM- 6:00PM: Featured Discussion and Q&A 6:00PM- 7:00PM: Networking and Refreshments
Why Attend SIM Seattle Events
Connect and network with IT Managers, Directors, and VP’s
Engage in discussions and exchange ideas with peers in your market
Gain insights around emerging trends in the technology landscape
Access continuous personal and professional development opportunities
Event Sponsor
This event requires a ticket purchase by all attendees. Please reach out to admin@seasim.org if you have any questions of concerns relating to this event. Interested in becoming a member of the SIM Seattle Chapter? Email vpmembership@seasim.org for more details.
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