Dear TECNA Members,

2022 continues to go forward at a blistering pace!   

I am excited to report that TECNA’s Canadian Policy Committee is up and running, led by Chair Prat Sureka, Director, Public Affairs and Policy at Communitech, and assisted by Doug Robertson, President & CEO, Venn Innovation. The Committee is drafting a Canadian Policy Agenda and is planning a possible TECNA Fly-In in Ottawa later this year. If you are interested in joining the TECNA Canadian Policy Committee, please let me know. 

We have finalized the Q1 meetings for all Communities of Interest, and are now scheduling all Q2 meetings. Please check out the TECNA events calendar to register for any of the Community of Interest meetings.   

There are three upcoming TECNA events I hope you will attend. First, as you are aware, the TECNA’s CEO Mini Retreat, is scheduled for March 29-30, 2022 in Chicago. 

Second, the U.S. Policy Committee is planning the DC Fly-In, scheduled for May 11-12, 2022. The current agenda includes a welcome reception on Wednesday evening, May 11, a morning policy briefing, afternoon Hill visits and reception with legislators on Thursday, May 12. Look for an email update with additional details to be sent to all TECNA members later this week. Encourage your member organizations to participate, as well.

Third, the 2022 TECNA Summer Conference is scheduled on July 20-22, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Our TENCA team is working closely with the Pittsburgh Technology Council to finalize our speakers and panels. We would love for more TECNA members to participate in content planning; If you are interested in serving on the Summer Conference Planning Committee, please contact Alina Hardy who will add you to all communications and meetings. Registration for the 2022 TECNA Summer Conference will open soon. 

Finally, I was fortunate to spend time last week in Kansas City with the great people at KC Tech. Thank you for the tremendous visit! I look forward to visiting more TECNA members in the months to come! 

Jennifer Grundy Young

Chief Executive Officer

Technology Councils of North America

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ATC supports the growth goals of our member businesses by providing knowledge and access in the areas of capital, talent, business mentoring and networking. We advocate for a robust and supportive environment for the success of tech companies through public policy, education and thought leadership. We lead and engage collaboratively with our partners in the community to ensure that Austin remains a great place for innovation.

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TAI marks 25 years supporting Iowa technology companies

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What’s New and What’s Next in Advanced Manufacturing

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Workforce Community of Interest Webinar

Wednesday, March 9

10:00am PT/1:00pm ET

Topic: Where are the workers? How are you recruiting?

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Events Community of Interest Webinar

Wednesday, April 6

10:00am PT/1:00pm ET

Topic: TBD.

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Membership Community of Interest Webinar

Friday, May 6

10:00am PT/1:00pm ET

Topic: Hear Best Practices from TECNA Member, TechPoint, and roundtable recent successes and challenges.

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