Field Service Palm Springs 2025

April 22 - 24, 2025

JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA

Marc Guthrie

CEO Help Lightning

As Help Lightning’s Chief Executive Officer Marc boasts more than 25 years of hands-on leadership in a variety of fields — from healthcare to retail, financial services to manufacturing and distribution. He has extensive experience designing and building Enterprise-class Software Products and Solutions, and was the Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of ComFrame Software Corporation. Marc also served as Vice President of ComFrame and Chief Technology Officer for Influence Health.

Tue, April 22: Day 1 - Deep-Dive Workshop Day - The Next Generation of Leadership: Evolving Your Style and Influence Skills to Fit the Times and New Workforce Realities

9:25 AM PANEL: Accelerating Speed to Value from Your Technology Investments, Whether you Build, Buy or Blend Both Approaches

Organizations face critical decisions when it comes to technology investments. This panel session brings together industry leaders to explore strategies for maximizing return on investment and accelerating speed to value, regardless of whether you choose to build custom solutions, buy off-the-shelf products, or adopt a hybrid approach.

Our panelists will share insights on:

  • Evaluating the pros and cons of building vs. buying technology solutions
  • Identifying opportunities to blend custom and off-the-shelf approaches for optimal results
  • Strategies for rapid deployment and adoption of new technologies
  • Overcoming common challenges in technology implementation and integration
  • Measuring and demonstrating ROI from technology investments

Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to make informed decisions about technology investments and drive tangible business value in their field service operations. Whether you're considering a major technology overhaul or looking to optimize your existing systems, this session will provide actionable insights to help you accelerate your path to success.

1:20 PM Workshop 3

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Marc.

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