APRIL 2018
NC TECH’s flagship technology conference, State of Technology, is coming together and the slate of speakers has been announced. Join us for a day of engaging keynotes, interactive breakout sessions and a tech expo that will focus on Artificial Intelligence.  The event will also feature a startup showcase, where early stage tech companies will demo some of their latest innovations.

Now is the time to confirm your sponsorship – lots of great opportunities for visibility are available with benefits that include moderating/branding a breakout session, showcasing your products/services in the tech expo and sharing more about your company on stage/in front of 500+ business and tech leaders. For more info on sponsorship, contact Tracy Sternberg or 919.856.0393.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The NC TECH room block expires on April 8th. Preferred rates have been provided at The Durham Hotel until Sunday, April 8 th , 2018. Click  here , enter your stay date of May 3 rd , 2018, select your preferred room type and a confirmation will be sent to you upon completion of your reservation, or contact the hotel directly at 919-768-8830 and request a reservation under the NC TECH Group Block.
STATE OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
Martin Fleming
Chief Analytics Officer
IBM

Richard Boyd
CEO 
Tanjo.ai

Brian Hamilton
Co-Founder/ Head of Product Development
Sageworks
STARTUP SHOWCASE FINALISTS
Six North Carolina tech startup companies will pitch/demo their technologies in front of 500+ business and technology leaders at this year's State of Technology event. 

We had a great response of applicants - the review committee aimed to select a diverse range of companies with innovative solutions. We are pleased to announce that the following companies have been selected to be part of the 2018 Tech Startup Showcase and to present at this year's conference. 

3DFS Software – Defined Electricity –  3dfs.com  (Pittsboro, NC)
BeeWell –  BeeWell.health  (Raleigh, NC)
botsplash –  botsplash.com  (Charlotte, NC)
Imaginovation –  imaginovation.net  (Raleigh, NC)
Sportgait –  sportgait.com  (Wilmington, NC)
Ten8Tech –  ten8tech.com  (Wilmington, NC)
STATE OF TECH PANELISTS TO DATE
Current Panelist Companies Include

Accenture, Atrium Health, AvidXchange, Blaze Advisors, Cisco, Credit Suisse, CrossComm, FBI, Fidelity Investments, Hortonworks, IBM, iCiDigital, IQVIA, LexisNexis, Optum, Penry | Riemann, Racepoint Global, SAS, Smith Anderson, Telehealth Services, Trill Analytics, UNCW Dept of Computer Science
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
To support NC TECH events and programs through sponsorship, please contact Tracy Sternberg, Director of Programs & Sponsorship, at (919) 856-0393 or by emailing Tracy .
2018 LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK
Do you want to learn what's on tap for the upcoming legislative session?

This program will feature a discussion about policy issues affecting the tech sector that may arise during the upcoming session of the NC General Assembly which convenes in mid-May. Elected leaders, lobbyists, and business leaders will be among the speakers/panelists, with opportunity for audience questions and input.

Host Sponsorships are available for this event. Contact Tracy Sternberg to learn more.
NC TECH BLOG
EVENTS CALENDAR
Click below to visit our events calendar and get details, registration availability and sponsorship information.
PARTNER EVENTS
T-REX: THE SOUTHEAST'S PREMIERE REVENUE SUMMIT
Friday, April 13, 8:30a-6:00p | Archie K. Davis Conference Center

CANADA’S GOT GAME
Wednesday , April 18 Raleigh Marriott City Center (Downtown), 8:00am-10:00am 

LEADING AI COMPANY TO KEYNOTE THE EAST COAST GAME CONFERENCE 2018
Wednesday, April 18 (11:30am-12:30pm) | Raleigh Convention Center 
WELCOME NEW MARCH MEMBERS
Cadrillion Capital
CollegeWize
Communispond, Inc.
CompTIA - Creating IT Futures Foundation
Corportek
Embassy of Canada
FireEye
Fluidsignal, Inc.
IT Connect, LLC
IT Works Wilmington, LLC
JPI Associates, Inc.
Metas Solutions LLC
North Wonders
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Project Shift
Reveal Global Consulting
Schober Test Systems
Swain Center
Tanjo
Temprano Techvestors
ThousandsEyes
University of North Carolina System Office WhiteHatAI
WorthWize Consulting, LLC
Interested in becoming an NC TECH member?
NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
Through close, individual attention to each client’s unique set of circumstances, Bauernfeind is able to develop strategies to achieve optimal results in divorce matters in a timely, cost-effective manner. The firm regularly handles cases involving complex retirement benefits and small business owners in the technology industry and beyond.
With more than 13 years of providing web technology solutions, Beacon can handle your custom web development, whether it is an ecommerce website or purely content. Simply put, we make your website a productive business tool.
 At Racepoint Global, we try not to overthink labels: creative thinkers, story shapers, strategists. Yea, those sound like us. But it's more about integrated marketing communication — from any and every direction.
If you are interested in becoming a communications sponsor with NC TECH, contact Tracy Sternberg .
CONTACT NC TECH
Main Office
4020 Westchase Blvd. Suite 350
Raleigh, NC 27607
Charlotte Office
222 S. Church St., Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202