2024 Outlook for Tech

NC TECH’s annual statewide kick-off event, with presenting sponsor Cisco, will be packed with leading perspectives on trends and innovations shaping technology. This event will include executive panel discussions, a predictions keynote, an innovation briefing, NC TECH’s 2024 Preview, the release of the annual ‘State of the Technology Industry’ Report, a tech expo and more. 


Outlook for Tech is held at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and includes breakfast and lunch as well as a pre-event reception. Projected attendance is 250+.  


Featured speakers to date include:

Predictions Outlook

Sharyn Leaver

Chief Research Officer

Forrester

State of the Industry Briefing

Ted Abernathy

Managing Partner | Economic Leadership

 
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SPONSOR MENU

2024 NC TECH Preview + Sponsorship Opportunities

NC TECH is excited to share a preview of the association’s 2024 plans which will include some new and refreshed offerings. You can view our online Events Calendar to get a quick glance and what lies ahead. Join the NC TECH team for a brief overview of our events and programs, sponsorship opportunities, member benefits and more. Click one of dates below to join one of our four webinars.


January 10 (AM) | January 10 (PM) | January 16 (AM) | January 16 (PM)

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Upcoming Events Calendar

Thursday, January 11 (Virtual)

Recruitment Intelligence - The Science Behind Smart Hiring

Join NC TECH and REVEAL GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE to explore how recruitment intelligence has delivered an x-factor to companies that have learned how to leverage it. Presenters will also illustrate how incorporating purpose into the talent acquisition process can preserve the humanity of the hiring process amidst all of the powerful AI technology. Register

Friday, January 12 (Virtual)

Get2Know NC TECH is our monthly informal virtual gathering meant for people thinking of joining NC TECH, or members who want a refresher on how to get involved in the tech community. Join us for this virtual event and meet other tech professionals and see how NC TECH plans to help advance our state’s robust tech eco system. This event is free and available to both members and non-members. Register

Wednesday, January 17 (Virtual)

This monthly webinar is for new (and long-term) members interested in leveraging resources and plugging into our dynamic member community. Learn how to navigate Member InfoHub and engage with NC TECH Connect, our virtual community. We will showcase online resources such as the Marketing Toolkit and Member Directory. Tune in to become ‘savvy’ on how to make the most of your membership. Register

Monday, January 22 (Triangle + Virtual Options)

The Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who have an interest in doing business with state government to hear from North Carolina's leaders in state government. Our speaker is Jim Weaver, Secretary of Information Technology + State CIO, State of North Carolina. Register

Wednesday, January 24 (Triangle)

Learn more about NC TECH and network with other Triangle-based NC TECH members at this informal, drop-in style breakfast at the NC TECH Offices. This event is free and open to employees of member companies, organizations, and institutions. Register

Visit the Events Calendar for all upcoming events.

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Talent + Workforce Development

NC STIR Briefing (Thursday, February 8)

NC TECH is hosting a supplemental briefing in Wilmington for the annual North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report (NC STIR). The STIR provides a snapshot of North Carolina's tech sector. The actual report serves as a repository of facts, statistics, trends, narratives, and insights into NC’s tech industry. It is a guide for companies considering headquarters relocation or operations establishment and a source of information on tech trends for policymakers. It also serves as a collection of stories that highlight the vibrancy of the state’s tech sector.

2024 will mark the ninth annual release of NC STIR (www.NCSTIR.com). Highlights of the key findings will be shared during this briefing by Ted Abernathy. Learn more

Tech Talent Center

Looking for new resources around talent and workforce development? Check out the NC TECH Talent Center for talent-related member connections, tech job board, diversity + inclusion resources, and more. Learn More

Focus on Talent Webinars

NC TECH hosts monthly, virtual Focus on Talent sessions. Topics center around tech talent and workforce development and feature subjects such as tech training, apprenticeships, hiring tech-trained veteran talent, diversity and inclusion, and more. Members can register to host a session as a subject matter expert, then present and discuss with fellow NC TECH members. Non-members may also be included if the host chooses. Contact Andrea Fleming for details. Learn More

 

Communications Sponsor

Wireside is an award-winning independent strategic communications, marketing and public relations agency focused on the consumer and B2B tech sectors.  


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Membership

If you're not a member, we encourage you to join our network of 650+ member companies, organizations and institutions and take advantage of all membership has to offer.

 

View our 2024 Membership Brochure for an overview of NC TECH. (2024 brochure will be posted next week.)


SPECIAL OFFER: New members choose ONE of the offers below:



(1) complimentary registration to the Outlook for Tech in Charlotte on Friday, February 2, 2024. 

OR

(1) complimentary registration to the Diversity in Tech + Inclusion in the Triangle on Thursday, March 21, 2024.



Click the member benefits button below to learn more about membership and how to join. To learn more about membership, contact our Membership Team at Membership@nctech.org or 919.856.0393.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS FROM DECEMBER

Akkodis Group

Athian

Baird

ChallengerSoft

cmsMinds

Eagle Landing Solutions

Ensono

Extreme Networks

Green for Life Environmental

Higharc

Hoonartek

Horizon Performance

Island

KCI Technologies

Launched2Lead


LogicMonitor

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Pet Screening

Poet & Scribe

PowerSpeaking

Previewed

ProcessMaker

Randstad Digital

Refining Workflow

SICK

Spyglass Talent Solutions

ST Tech

Summit Human Capital

t2B EXPERTS

Wahha Design

MEMBER DIRECTORY
MEMBER BENEFITS

To learn more about membership, contact our Team at Membership@nctech.org or 919.856.0393.

 

NC TECH Blog (Call for Submissions)

NC TECH Members are invited to submit guest blogs including Member Spotlights or a Take 5 Executive Spotlights.


NC TECH encourages members to submit one of our three options for a blog submission for 2024. Click on one of the options below for a Take 5 Executive Spotlight or Member Spotlight. If you have a topic for a Guest Blog, please email Rachel Kennedy for approval.

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Our Virtual Community

Over 1,300+ professionals are part of NC TECH's virtual community. Are you? Sign Up Today! 


Our virtual community allows members to share information, join common interest groups and connect directly with fellow members.

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Partner Events

N-ABLE ROADSHOWS

Multiple Dates

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT: If you’d like to submit your event to Partner Events, complete our submission form. To view the Partner Events calendar and get event details, click below.

PARTNER EVENTS
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