TECH TALKS & NETWORKING WITH THE REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

Whether you work in a tech-related field or simply enjoy exploring the latest innovations, the Regional Technology Council invites you to be part of our next peer group meeting.

Connect with local professionals, share ideas, and dive into conversations around the technologies shaping our world. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Featured Speaker: Amanda Havard

Amanda is an expert in Human Centered Design, product design, and innovation strategies. As the Entrepreneur-In-Residence for CREATE and co-founder of InnoEngine, she has been instrumental in launching local startups and providing strategic consulting for companies of all sizes.

Amanda will lead a roundtable discussion and give RTC members a sneak peak of what's to come at Emerge 2025 -- our inaugural emerging technology summit coming September 17

THIS TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

White Squirrel Brewery

5:00 pm

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Defying Dementia: Tools for Aging

Join us for Strong Community Strong Coffee, next week! We're excited to feature Defying Dementia.

Come hear from WKU Alum - Jenny Jacobs, speech-language pathologist and founder of Defying Dementia. Jenny will be sharing an overview of the programs and services designed to help older adults stay sharp, safe, and connected.

During this session you will also learn how cognitive wellness, caregiver coaching, and proactive planning can reduce risks and improve quality of life. Whether you're a family member, healthcare professional, or just curious about protecting your brain health, this session will offer practical insight and hope.

THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

WKU Innovation Campus #129

9:00 - 10:30 am

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Join us in celebrating our August Member of the Month: HydroAnalytical Lab - your local water testing experts proudly based at the WKU Innovation Campus.

You're invited to an informative and engaging Lunch & Learn, where the HydroAnalytical team will share their expertise on a topic that affects us all: water quality.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

Noon - 1:00 pm

WKU Innovation Campus 129

Complimentary Lunch

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What to Expect:

• Why regular water testing matters
• Common contaminants found in South-Central Kentucky
• How water quality impacts health, agriculture, and industry

As a vital part of WKU’s Applied Research and Technology Program (ARTP), HydroAnalytical Lab combines rigorous science with student mentorship—serving private clients, industry partners, and government agencies across the region.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how clean water starts with testing and awareness—and celebrate a standout member making waves in science, sustainability, and student development.

Ask the Entrepreneurs: The Convergence of Creativity and Emerging Tech

Join us for an inspiring and insightful panel featuring leaders in the region’s creative industries as they talk about how emerging technologies are being utilized in their practice and the importance of creative strategies in utilizing new technologies. In particular, these subject matter experts will share a case study of their recent work on a client project for Google’s Jigsaw team, called What Could BG Be?

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a technologist, or a creative industries worker, you can learn from how creative industries leaders are building and scaling companies at the intersection of emerging technologies and creative strategy.

Come curious, leave inspired—and walk away with actionable insights you can apply right away!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27

4:30 - 6:00 pm

WKU Innovation Campus

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