About the Arizona Technology Council

Who We Are
The Arizona Technology Council is a non-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members.

Date Established
The Council was established in 2002 after the Arizona High Tech Industry Cluster (HTIC) merged with the Arizona Software & Industry Association (AZSoft.net).

Membership
With almost 500 member companies across the state, the Council is Arizona's largest technology organization. Members of the Council include technology companies, service providers, government agencies, non-profit organizations and academic institutions.

Governing Body
Led by Chairman Dr. Michael Berens, director, Cancer & Cell Biology Division, TGen, the Council is governed by a 42-person Board of Directors. Steven Zylstra serves as president and CEO and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the Council.

Publications
The Council produces two monthly electronic newsletters, TechTalk and TechEvents, which provide up-to-date news of what's happening in the tech-community. TechConnect, a quarterly publication and Arizona's only magazine of Science and Technology, explores the region's latest trends, entrepreneurs and issues affecting the growth of technology.

Programming, Services and Events
Actively advancing technology throughout the state, the Arizona Technology Council provides resources and business development opportunities to its members through:

  • Public policy initiatives that promote the technology industry's interests to elected officials
  • Educational forums, networking opportunities and company-showcase events that connect and educate the technology community
  • Award and recognition programs that honor businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute innovative research and technology development, as well as legislators, educators and students who help advance technology in the state

Featured Event

2010 Arizona Technology Council Partnering Conference


Is your company looking to partner with other companies to help grow your business? If so, the 2010 Partnering Conference is the chance for your company to present who you are, what you do, and what your partnering needs are. As a presenter, your company has three minutes and five PowerPoint slides to do this. As an attendee, you have over 250 people to network with, including over thirty exhibiting companies.

Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010

Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost to Attend: Members, $35 | Non-Members, $50 | Presenter Fee, Arizona Technology Council Members, $300 | Presenter Fee, Non-Members, $400

For more information or to register, please click here.
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