Joint Statement by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau | The White House | The United States and Canada celebrate our progress under the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership over the past two years and reaffirm our historic alliance, steadfast friendship, and commitment to overcome the daunting challenges of today and realize the full potential of the relationship in the future. | | |
Analysis | America's online privacy problems are much bigger than TikTok | For a brief moment in a five-hour House hearing on Thursday, TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew let his frustration show. Asked if TikTok was prepared to split off from its Chinese parent company if ordered to do so by the U.S. government, to safeguard Americans' online data, Chew went on offense. | | | |
The FTC Is Eyeing A New Target: Cloud Computing | Almost lost this week in the crosscurrents from the TikTok hearing, various AI software launches, and banking turmoil was news the Federal Trade Commission has a new tech target in its sights: cloud computing. | | |
Opinion | It's not just TikTok. The real problem Canada faces is toothless online privacy laws | Canada is currently having what you might call a "China moment." After revelations that there may have been attempts by the Chinese government to influence Canadian elections, the country is on high alert. Let's not forget to keep our eyes peeled for balloons. But what else might we do to protect Canadian sovereignty? | | | |
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2023 DC Fly-In
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 25-26, 2023 - Join us in Washington, DC, as we bring together members of Congress and key federal stakeholders with leaders in the tech community to discuss policy priorities.
Members can discuss issues, rules and regulations affecting the tech community, hear from Congressional and committee members, and get an inside-the-beltway perspective on upcoming legislative priorities. It is also a networking opportunity, giving you valuable connections with peer business and federal leaders. Deadline to register and receive help scheduling Hill Visits is March 31.
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2023 CEO Mini Retreat
Wednesday-Thursday, May 24-25, 2023 - All TECNA Member CEOs and Executive Directors are invited to connect, share and learn.
The 2023 TECNA CEO Mini Retreat will be held at TECNA Member 1871's office in the River North area of Chicago.
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2023 Summer Conference
Wednesday-Friday, August 9-11, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, USA.
The 2023 TECNA Summer Conference is hosted by TECNA Member, WTIA, and this annual conference for technology council/association staff is a great opportunity to connect, learn and share with your counterparts from across the US and Canada. Plus in 2023 you can also experience Seattle, a city of surprising contrasts—it combines a world-class metropolis within wild, beautiful, natural surroundings. Details and registration coming soon.
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Nashville's Tech Best Announced at 14th Annual NTC Awards | Feb. 16, 2023 - NASHVILLE, TN - The Greater Nashville Technology Council announced the winners of the 14th Annual NTC Awards, Presented by Amazon, live from the Wildhorse Saloon before hundreds of attendees on Thursday evening. The event, co-hosted by Elise Cambournac, CEO and President of the Greater Nashville Technology Council, and Michelle Brown, Manager of Public Policy at Amazon in Nashville, brought together more than 500 attendees... | | | |
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OhioX had an incredible first Ohio EdTech Summit presented by Boler College of Business at John Carroll University earlier this month in Cleveland.
Joined by educators, administrators, nonprofit leaders, and tech pros from across the state, we discussed the future of education and Ohio's opportunity to lead. Thank you to Elad Granot, Scot J...
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TechPoint announces nominees for 24th annual Mira Awards Honoring the 'Best of Tech' in Indiana | Winners will be announced during the awards gala at the JW Marriott Indianapolis on Saturday, April 22, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS - (Feb. 14, 2023) - TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana's digital innovation economy and overall tech ecosystem, today announced the nominees for its 24th annual Mira Awards program presented by UKG. | | | |
Arizona Technology Council and SmartPower announce Solarize at Work partnership program | AZTC Press Release The Arizona Technology Council and SmartPower, two organizations long-committed to sustainability and clean energy innovation throughout Arizona and nationally, today announced a new partnership named Solarize at Work to help employees at Arizona's leading technology companies go solar. "Clean energy, energy efficiency and energy innovation have long been priorities of the Council's," said Steven G. | | | |
Give help and get help in an open and collaborative environment: unConference | |
The unConference puts a traditional conference on its head. It brings together founders and entrepreneurs, seasoned executives, strategists, investors, and more to exchange ideas and get advice to take them - and their business - to the next level. It’s about giving help and getting help, in an open and collaborative environment.
Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs, Investors, Serial Founders, Seasoned CEOs, and other tech luminaries.
Interested? Fill out the form below!
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Springfield Tech Council Hosts 2nd Annual Conference | Springfield Tech Council hosted its 2nd annual conference, STC Squared, on March 8, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton with approximately 450 attendees, exhibitors, and speakers participating. A highlight of the conference was a presentation and demo featuring Boston Dynamics’ Spot, the agile mobile robot. Other popular sessions included topics on ChatGPT, Getting Started in Technology, Critical Data Storage, Meadow Board, Building Best Workplaces, Ransomware, and Employment Scams... | | | |
What's happening in the technology hiring market | Despite layoffs, technology leaders’ hiring plans across industries indicate strong competition for recruiting talent. Ryan Sutton, executive director at Robert Half, shares the latest trends and most in-demand technology roles. | | | |
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TECNA Communities of Interest (COI) are peer-to-peer collaborations and information-sharing groups exclusively for members: events, membership, marketing, DEI and workforce. Plus Public Policy, COOs and CEOs monthly calls. Contact Jennifer Young to get connected to these groups.
TECNA Member staff are also encouraged to connect anytime via Slack: click here
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Workforce Community of Interest 2023 Q1
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET
As part of the 2023 Summer Conference, TECNA is committed to providing members with an overview of the workforce areas where tech councils can effectively make the biggest impact in workforce. It is our goal to help you determine which workforce service/delivery area best suits your council’s capabilities and expertise as well as connect you with other tech councils that are like yours, doing similar things in the workforce.
We will be starting this conversation through TECNA’s Workforce Community of Interest, as it will meet twice prior to the Summer Conference - March 29 and May 12
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Events Community of Interest 2023 Q2
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic of discussion: Hackathons
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Membership Community of Interest 2023 Q2
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 10:00 AM Pacific Time / 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic of discussion: TBD
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TECNA Discount for Premier Virtual
TECNA has partnered with Premier Virtual to offer a 2022 TECNA Discount for their platform which offers virtual career fairs and virtual hiring events:
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We are thrilled to offer this TECNA discount! We encourage you to reach out to Jamie Varraso at Premier Virtual directly with any questions about this software that bridges the gap between technology and human interaction.
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