2025 Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo

CONNECT. LEARN. CELEBRATE!

The Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) proudly presents the 13th Annual Southern Arizona  Tech + Business Expo on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Tucson Convention Center. Click HERE for map.

Network in person with over 450 business and tech leaders and learn what’s new and trending across Southern Arizona’s tech industries including transportation, automation, optics, biotech, mining, aerospace, defense, logistics, robotics, space exploration, IT and more!

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AGENDA:
10:00am  | Exhibitor Set-up
12:00pm  | Registration and Networking
1:00pm  |  Welcome, Keynote Fireside Chat, Innovator Presentations, Awards Ceremony

• Keynote Fireside Chat: Convergence: Where Innovation Meets Industry
  • Moderator: Alex Rodriguez, CEO, FreeFall 5G
  • Mitch Hourtienne, Chief Commercial Officer, Sion Power
  • Vic Narusis, Executive Vice President, Industry Development, Arizona Commerce Authority
  • Pat Risner, Hermosa President, South32 Hermosa
  • Calline Sanchez, Vice President, Technology Services Competitive Strategy, IBM
  • Mary Turner, Technical Fellow, Optical Design, Edmund Optics
• Innovator Presenter: Learn how top Arizona companies are leading in innovation.
  • Jay Foster, Co-Founder & CEO, Carbon Utility
  • Brandon McGowan, Owner & CEO, Rhody Drones SAR
• Recognizing Excellence in Southern Arizona: The Tech + Business Expo Awards honor companies and leaders driving innovation, manufacturing excellence, and technology advancement across the state. We recognize organizations in our region making a real impact, celebrating not just achievements but also the spirit of progress, collaboration, and leadership in the community. Join us at the Expo to celebrate nominees and winners in the following categories:
  • 2025 Southern Arizona Member Organization of the Year
  • 2025 Environmental, Societal and Governance Award
  • 2025 Innovation Leader of the Year
  • 2025 Manufacturer of the Year
  • 2025 Startup of the Year

3:00pm – 6:30pm | Exhibition and Tech Mixer Reception

*AZTC does not provide lunches for attendees or exhibitors for this event, please plan accordingly.
Appetizers will be served to all guests during the Tech Mixer between 3pm and 6pm.

Explore Opportunities at Tech + Business Expo
Join the largest Tech + Business Expo in Tucson that showcases the amazing technologies of over 65 local companies.  You won’t experience the scope of Southern Arizona’s tech community anywhere else for exploring opportunities, suppliers, or local prospects. Join us for networking, food and music and fun!

New This Year!
Come explore our Innovation Station sponsored by Pima Community College, our Workforce Pavilion sponsored by AGM Container Controls, AND get your headshot taken by Solaris Photography ($25 fee payable at their booth).

PRICING:

• Attendee: AZTC Members $55; Non-members $65 *Includes admission to the entire event, free parking at the TCC and 2 drink tickets to the networking reception.
• Exhibitor Booth: AZTC Members $650; Non-members $750 *Includes 2 tickets to the event for those staffing their booth, free parking at the TCC and 4 drink tickets to the networking reception.

2025 Exhibitors Include: AAP Automation, AZ HR Hub, 3-Pillars Performance, American Pneumatic Air Systems, Arizona CNC Equipment, Arizona Commerce Authority and MEP, Arizona Lithographers, AZ Cyber Initiative, Arizona State University, BC Automation, Beacon Group, Blue Canoe Marketing, Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ, Carbon Utility, Chetu, Coeus Consulting, Cole Technologies, Comcast Business, Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc., Darling Geomatics, Edmund Optics, FairyTale Brownies, FirstDigital Telecom, Foam Packaging Specialties, Grand Canyon University, IBM, Impact Sales Advisors, In-Position Technologies, InterLnX, Integrated Axis Technology Group, JNR Networks, KOAT AI, LeeShanok Network Solutions, Leonardo Electronics, Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH, MJS Designs, PADT, Pima Community College, Purple Platypus, Rhody Drones SAR, San Miguel Corporate Intern Program, SciTech Institute, S-Cube Technologies, Sonic Aerospace, South32, Spirit Electronics, Technology Solutions, TUSD Career & Technical Education, Unison Technology Solutions,  University of Arizona (College of Applied Science & Technology, BIO5, Tech Launch AZ, Tech Parks Arizona, Office of Research and Partnerships), University of Maryland Global Campus, VAST Consulting Solutions, Winsor Group, Wyyerd Fiber, and MORE…

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