Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group held its annual Ellipsys Catalyst event from May 5-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana, bringing Ellipsys members and vendor partners together from around the U.S. The three-day event focused on helping commercial integrators grow their businesses, strengthen connections, and navigate change in today’s evolving landscape.
The event opened with a welcome from Executive Director, Chris Whitley, before moving swiftly to peer discussions, giving members space to connect early and build momentum for the days ahead — which were filled with presentations and guest speakers, aimed to prompt discussion and unlock new insights amongst the group.
Such presentations included a panel discussion, “Scale with Subcontracting,” led by Dan Abram, practice director at Aspire Technology Partners, and two subcontracting partners. The panel shared real-world experience in how to leverage strong, trust-based relationships to scale in a tight labor market. The discussion sparked a lively Q&A session that underscored the value of strategic partnerships with an emphasis on process, quality, and shared success.
Later in the event, the evolving business landscape took center stage with an applied AI session led by Office Pro and a deep dive on tariffs, which included peer perspectives on potential business impacts.
Ellipsys welcomed Ryan McCarty, author of Build a Culture of Good, to deliver a keynote address and interactive workshop. McCarty encouraged attendees to integrate purpose and passion into daily operations. “Culture is emotional before it is strategic,” he emphasized, inspiring members to lead with authenticity and intention.
Throughout the event, peers and vendors met 1:1, forging new connections and meaningful business-driving collaboration. Attendees were also treated to a live music session with the lead singer of Houndmouth — a unique experience for an audience uniquely attuned to sound quality and a powerful reminder of the craftsmanship and passion that define the systems integration industry.
Reflecting on the full three days, Whitley shared, “Catalyst is about more than tech — it’s about bringing people together to grow as professionals, partners, and leaders.”
With high-value programming, authentic conversations, shared passions, and renewed synergy, Ellipsys Catalyst 2025 delivered on its promise to create a spark for what is to come in the world of commercial systems integration.
