What is in store for 2021? Join NC TECH, along with presenting sponsor Bandwidth, for a virtual Outlook for Tech event where we will explore So…What’s Next? with tech trends and innovations you can expect to see in the new year. The day will include:

  • Opening Keynote from Gartner on Leading in the Turns: Navigating the Digital Next
  • Innovations Briefing by Accenture on The Business of Experience
  • North Carolina’s State of the Tech Industry Briefing + Release
  • TECH Talks on Anywhere Operations and Internet of Behaviors
  • Executive Panel on Artificial Intelligence: What Does the Future Hold?
  • NC TECH 2021 Preview

The event page will be updated with speakers, panelists, agenda and more.
NC STIR
NC TECH commissions an annual North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report (NC STIR). The inaugural report was released in January 2015, with annual updated releases early in each subsequent year. The 2020 report highlights (and downloadable full version) can be found at www.NCSTIR.com. 

Click below to learn how you can support the 2021 NC STIR report.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
GET2KNOW NC TECH WEBINAR
Fri, Jan 8 | 9 AM Register
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: ADVANCING YOUR CYBER SECURITY
Thurs, Jan 14 | 12 PM Register
TALENT NETWORK: HYPERAUTOMATION: COMBINING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO AMPLIFY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Tues, Jan 19 at 9 AM | Register
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: ADVANCING YOUR CYBERSECURITY
Tues, Jan 19 | 12 PM Register
GOVERNMENT VENDOR NETWORK
Tues, Jan 19 | 3 PM Register
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBERSECURITY REGULATIONS WORKSHOP
Tues, Jan 26 at 11 AM | Register
REACHIRE WEBINAR: HALT THE "COVID SLIDE" + SUPPORT WORKING WOMEN
Wed, Feb 3 at 9 AM | Register
Visit the NC TECH Events Calendar to view the complete line-up of events.
JOIN THE BOARD OF ADVISORS
The Board of Advisors is comprised of business, technology, and public leaders dedicated to the development of North Carolina’s tech sector. Advisors serve as a resource by providing guidance and feedback, assist with growing the membership and promoting NC TECH through their networks. 

Considering joining the NC TECH Board of Advisors? 2021 is the year to join with all the updated benefits we've added. View the full list below and contact Erin Jones to learn more.

NC TECH Board of Advisor Benefits

  • NEW! FREE Access to ALL paid virtual events including Outlook for Tech, the Diversity & Inclusion in Tech Summit, State of Tech, and the Summit for Women in Tech.
  • NEW! Speed Networking Event/Happy Hours: These will be fast-paced virtual speed networking events. Participants will have 7 minutes to get to meet and talk to a fellow advisor.
  • Access to Private/Exclusive Gatherings + VIP Sessions during Signature Events (virtually or in-person when possible)
  • Recognition on website, badging at events, etc.
  • Advisors are encouraged to post on their LinkedIn that they are a part of NC TECH’s Board of Advisors.
  • Advisor Quarterly Newsletters and special alerts to inform and request input on new NC TECH initiatives.
NC TECH CONNECT
NC TECH's NEW virtual community launched last month and 450+ members already have user profiles – Sign Up Today! Click below to view more and to sign up to participate.
IT JOB TRENDS
IT JOB TRENDS REPORT
NC TECH releases the monthly IT Job Trends report for the tech sector, along with our report partner Clarkston Consulting. View the full report by clicking below.
NC TECH BLOG
JANUARY GUEST BLOG BY KURT MERRIWEATHER
DEI - THE MISSING INGREDIENT TO DRIVE INNOVATION

Kurt Merriweather, Head of Products at The Diversity Movement and a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), is an accomplished product strategist and marketing executive with a passion for helping leaders and organizations identify and implement growth strategies.
JANUARY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
RAPID TECHNOLOGIES (RAPTEK)

Founded in 1996, Raptek is a boutique consulting firm since 1996, Rapid Technologies (Raptek) provides expert level ServiceNow implementation & services with a mission of building community in 3 areas....Click below to read the full blog.
MEMBERSHIP
As we all continue to adjust to the “new normal,” NC TECH is committed to keeping NC’s tech community connected and engaged with meaningful offerings. During this time, we will continue to offer virtual programming, jobs information, tech exec polls and additional tools/resources to our members. Consider joining our network of 600+ member companies, organizations and institutions to take advantage of membership benefits.
WELCOME DECEMBER NEW MEMBERS
101 Solutions LLC
5S Technologies
BCDR Solutions
Chekhub
Debbie Shannon
Enitech
IEM Inc.
Kevel
Keystone Compliance
Scoutr
Tego
To learn more about membership, contact our Membership Team at Membership@nctech.org or 919.856.0393.
NC TECH RECORDED CONTENT
As a result of the recent pandemic, NC TECH has converted all of its content to virtual. Many of the events have been recorded and are available for viewing. You can visit our YouTube channel below to view our NC TECH Talk series at no cost.