Submit Your TECH Award Application Today
The NC TECH Awards is committed to recognizing the best and brightest in North Carolina's tech sector. As the only statewide awards program dedicated to North Carolina’s technology industry, hundreds will gather on Tuesday, November 29 at the Raleigh Convention Center to recognize and celebrate the finalists and winners. 

NC TECH Awards Application Deadline is TODAY
(Email Rachel Kennedy to request an extension)

And now is your opportunity to include your company, organization and/or leaders for consideration at this year’s Awards event!  View the 2022 Awards Application info here.

There are multiple categories - Tech Corporate Awards, Use of Tech Awards and Individual Awards – for which you can apply, so take a look at the list below and view the category descriptions here.
Leadership Summit 3 Weeks Away; Space Limited
An annual favorite, the Leadership Summit is hosted by the NC TECH Board of Directors and Advisors. This year’s Summit will focus on resiliency and sustainability in leadership. COVID-19 has changed the way we do business and engage with others, reinforcing the fact that flexibility and managing through constant change needs to be part of any leader’s toolbox.

Geared towards executives, the NC TECH Leadership Summit provides the opportunity to network and hear from some of the tech sector’s top leaders on a variety of topics from talent to transformation through both structured discussions and more informal engagement opportunities. 

Click below to get all the details and grab your spot in beautiful Pinehurst, NC!
July Take 5 with Ablr Co-Founder

June Take 5 with John Samuel, Co-Founder of Ablr

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, John Samuel. Read Blog
Upcoming Activities: RSVP Today
CIO + CISO RECEPTION (CHARLOTTE)
Tuesday, July 19 | 5:30 PM |Learn More

NC TECH will host CIOs, CISOs, and senior IT leaders for a reception in Charlotte at the Duke Mansion. The reception is a great opportunity for networking and engaging with other IT leaders across the state while enjoying some delicious catered fare. 
GOVERNMENT VENDOR NETWORK (TRIANGLE/VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, July 19 | 3:00 PM |Register

The NC TECH Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies that have an interest in doing business with state government. 
 
Join NC TECH for this in-person AND virtual meeting for a briefing from the North Carolina Department of IT, Torre Jessup, COO and Leroy Kodak, Interim Procurement Director.

This member-only activity is free with advance registration with virtual and in-person options.
IT EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE (WEBINAR)
Tuesday, August 2 | 7:45 AM |Learn More

Participation in the CIO Executive Roundtable is exclusively available for CIOs (or VP/Director-level executives in place of the CIO or those with primary responsibility for their organization’s tech strategy to support enterprise goals) at NC TECH member companies/organizations. 

The CIO Executive Roundtable meets quarterly to discuss emerging topics, existing challenges, and strategies for organizational success. Participants engage in a virtual peer discussion with CIOs from various industries and from different regions across the state.
GET2KNOW NC TECH (WEBINAR)
Friday, August 5 | 9:00 AM |Register

Join us for an overview of NC TECH and how you/your company can benefit from engagement. We will highlight ways you can get involved, access resources and connect with our staff. This webinar is great for prospective members, new members or new employees of member organizations.
IT SECURITY EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE (WEBINAR)
Tuesday, August 16 | 7:45 AM |Learn More

Participation in the CISO Executive Roundtable is exclusively available for CISOs (or VP/Director-level executives with primary responsibility for their organization’s information and data security) at NC TECH member companies/organizations. 

The CISO Executive Roundtable meets quarterly to discuss emerging topics, existing challenges, and strategies for defending their organizations from evolving threats. Participants engage in a virtual peer discussion with CISOs from various industries and from different regions across the state.
High-Fives + Elbow Bumps
  • LabCorp’s new test to search for direct evidence of neurodegeneration, neuronal injury – Read More

  • Durham’s Resilient Ventures invests in Raleigh startup The Diversity Movement – Read More

  • Bandwith achieves ‘gold standard’ for information security – Read More

  • Red Hat has announced Matt Hicks as Red Hat’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO). – Read More

  • UNC’s Kenan Institute names new director for research – Read More
Do you have news you'd like us to share? Send Rachel@nctech.org a short highlight, include a link, and we can include your good news and cool connections.
Join NC TECH's Online Community
Over 1,150 members are part of the growing online community. Don’t be left out, join the exclusive virtual community where members connect to share ideas + resources, engage in discussions and around multiple interests, and more. Create Profile 
Sponsors This Month
For more information about Racepoint Global, contact Stephanie Styons at sstyons@racepointglobal.com
WorkSmart is ready to give your business the support it needs to thrive, including: Complete IT outsourcing, including 24/7 help desk and onsite end-user support IT strategy consulting and project management Cloud services Backup and disaster recovery solutions Cybersecurity Virtual CIO services Corporate relocation logistics

Learn More about WorkSmart here.
Interested in e-communication sponsorship? Contact Rachel Kennedy.
2022 Annual Investors
Learn more about becoming an Annual Investor.