2026 Speakers
Bryan Smith, CEO, Expedient
Bryan Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of Expedient, a premier provider of cloud computing, infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), and data center solutions. With more than two decades of distinguished experience at Expedient, Smith has played a pivotal role in transforming the company from a modest, single-city operation into a robust, nationally recognized provider serving multiple markets with hundreds of employees. Recognized for his innovative vision and strategic leadership, Smith was named one of the 20 People to Know in Technology by Business First and has been a consistent driving force behind Expedient's sustained growth. His leadership was instrumental in navigating the company through multiple strategic acquisitions, operational integrations, and market expansions, firmly positioning Expedient as a significant player within the cloud and data center industry. Before becoming CEO in early 2023, he served as chief strategy officer and senior vice president, overseeing solution architecture, strategic partnerships, product development, and marketing. He led Expedient's pioneering entry into new geographic markets and spearheaded the introduction of innovative products such as Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and AI CTRL, significantly enhancing the company's service offerings and competitive edge.