Things are moving forward with the South Sound Technology Conference to be held on November 21st, though many elements of the program still need to be solidified.
As of yesterday I received confirmation that we will be holding the conference for the first time in the new William W. Philip Hall, which will accommodate in the configuration requested up to 300 attendees. Now of course we have to fill it.
Current program notes.
Welcome:
Various community and educational leaders.
Presentation:
Right now this may cover "cloud computing" but may in fact be a local tech company presentation as well.
Panel: "Funding Innovation"
The intent is to have someone from the Tacoma Angel Network, the Washington Technology Center, A local financial institution and the small business association on the panel to talk about funding for projects.
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Presentation:
Sagem Morpho is lined up to showcase their new facial recognition solution.
Panel: "Fostering Innovation"
The afternoon panel will be on Fostering Technological Innovation and will be moderated by Senator Jim Kastama of Puyallup.
There is at least one birds of a feather discussion following to cover reestablishing connections between our South Puget Sound technology companies as part of the South Sound Chapter of the WTIA.
As this is a work in progress, everything is subject to tweaking from week to week. However, when word comes in on the location, the program will be firmed up and the communication to potential attendees will heat up.
If you are interested in driving your own particular birds of a feather discussion let me know and I will post.
1 comment:
Hi Andrew, Nice meeting you at the PRSA meeting this week. I'd be interested in helping with PR for the conference. --Maria
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