AZTC Events

Virtual Breakfast Series: The Impact of University Research and Innovation on Pandemic Resilience

July 24, 2020

In this virtual event, hear from Dr. Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell, the Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Arizona. She provides an overview of the institution’s approach on continuing its research mission in light of the stay-at-home order, opportunities for high-impact innovation during the pandemic and explains how COVID-19 will shift the research model going forward.

July 2020 Speaker Series: Out of this World | Space Technology Changing the World

July 18, 2020

The Arizona Technology Council’s July 2020 Tech Sector Series event featured a distinguished panel of experts from leading space technology companies, including Freefall Aerospace, Arizona Spaceport Alliance, University of Advancing Technology and Viasat as they discussed how space technology is exponentially changing the world we live in. Moderated by Stephen Fleming, VP of Strategic Business Initiatives at The University of Arizona, it was a fantastic discussion and well worth a listen.

AZTC TechTalk enews: June 2020

June 26, 2020

TechTalk enews provides a monthly round-up of member updates, technological advancements, milestones and awards, industry news and featured content on the Council’s annual sponsors. Check out what’s happening in the Council’s June 2020 issue of TechTalk!

Stay connected + engaged: Upcoming tech events from the Arizona Technology Council

April 17, 2020

Join the Council for upcoming virtual tech events to help you stay informed and connected during these unprecedented times The Council’s new Virtual Leadership Roundtable convenes business executives to discuss the challenges and successes while adapting to the reality of the pandemic. The Council’s new Virtual Breakfast Speaker Series brings together tech advocates, innovators and industry champions who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.

Attend these great upcoming virtual events from the Arizona Technology Council

April 6, 2020

Diversity & Inclusion at Ticketmaster: January 14, 2020

December 4, 2019

Join the Arizona Technology Council, Palladium IT Advisors CEO Diane Smigel and Ticketmaster executives on January 14, 2020, for an insightful and interactive program based on the landmark McKinsey 2019 Women in the Workplace Study.

Tucson Tech: UArizona honored for growing ties to local tech businesses

November 5, 2019

While the University of Arizona has long been a major economic engine for the Tucson area, it’s poised to help drive the local tech startup community like never before. That was evidenced by recent events like the Arizona Technology Council’s Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo and the TenWest Impact Festival in mid-October.

James Wyant to receive the AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation

October 10, 2019

For his numerous contributions to the Arizona science and technology communities, Professor Emeritus James C. Wyant, the founding dean of The University of Arizona’s College of Optical Sciences, will be awarded the AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award October 24 at the 2019 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) at the Phoenix Convention Center.

2019 STEM & Innovation Summit: How to build and maintain STEM programming

October 2, 2019

That was the focus of a workshop hosted during the SciTech Institute’s 2019 STEM & Innovation Summit. Many schools claim they have great STEM programs, but often offer little to students beyond AP science courses or after-school clubs. Sometimes, some teachers and administration members within a school may not even be aware of what their STEM curriculum looks like.