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Education Luncheon: AI, the Competitive Edge
February 19, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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17th Floor Room C Blue Flame Building
304 Texas Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
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Join guest speaker Patrick Holland for a high-level discussion on artificial intelligence and its expanding role in modern business.
Patrick Holland is the Chief Visionary Officer at Varay Managed IT, a Texas-based Managed Service Provider helping organizations navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience spanning software development, infrastructure design, and security strategy, Patrick now focuses on how AI and automation can transform the way businesses operate and protect themselves.
He began his IT career in the 1990s and has held leadership roles at Varay since 2004, including CIO and President & CEO. In his current role, Patrick explores practical applications of AI—from intelligent automation to managed infrastructure and security—helping small and mid-sized businesses adopt emerging technologies without losing sight of fundamentals like infrastructure reliability and cyber risk management.
While based in San Antonio, Patrick maintains an office in El Paso with several valued Varay team members, serving clients throughout the El Paso area. He also has deep personal roots in the region—his parents and one of his brothers call El Paso home. A competitive cyclist, husband, and proud father of a teenage daughter, Patrick is an active advocate for accessible, right-sized technology strategies in the communities Varay serves.
Tickets
$30.00 Member Lunch Ticket
$35.00 Non-member Lunch Ticket
$0.00 Donation
