2026 Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo

CONNECT. LEARN. CELEBRATE!

The Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) and South32 proudly present the 14th Annual Southern Arizona  Tech + Business Expo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Tucson Convention Center. Click HERE for map.

Register today! Booths are almost sold out!

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 – 12:00pm | Exhibitor Setup

12:00pm – 12:45pm | Registration and Networking

1:00pm – 3:00pm | Welcome, Sponsor Remarks, Presentations and Awards

• AI Keynote Fireside Chat: AI in Action – Transforming Industry, Healthcare & Law

AARON EDEN AI Trailblazers	BENJAMIN MCLARIN Tucson Medical Center	HEATHER BUCHTA Quarles	TBA

• Cyber Keynote Fireside Chat: Beyond the Firewall: Protecting IT, Finance, Energy & Data Infrastructure

GREG DURNAN AcaciaIT	MARK FRIEDEN Hughes Federal Credit Union	JEREMY KELLY UNS Energy – TEP	STEPHEN SOLEWIN IBM

• 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 to celebrate nominees and winners in the following categories:
  • 2026 Southern Arizona Member Organization of the Year
  • 2026 Innovation Leader of the Year
  • 2026 Manufacturer of the Year
  • 2026 Startup of the Year

3:00pm – 6:30pm | Exhibitor Booths, Reception and Networking

*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 regional 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!

4:00pm – 4:30pm | Learning Lab Demonstration in Grand Ballroom

New This Year!
Explore our Learning Lab, sponsored by Pima Community College, and discover where education meets innovation! Join us for a 20-minute presentation highlighting PCC’s Centers of Excellence and how they’re preparing Arizona’s workforce with the skills and talent needed to fuel industry growth and drive innovation.

Exhibitors Include:

Arizona Commerce Authority, AZ MEP, Alicat Scientific Inc., Ancora Cyber, Apex Windows & Bath, AZ HR Hub, Arizona Lithographers, Beacon Group, Blue Assurance Cyber Group, Blue Canoe Marketing, Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ, Border States, Brittni Gutman Insurance, CHR Managed Services, Corsica, Diamond Transportation, Eden Capital Careers, Emplifi Consulting, FairyTale Brownies, FirstDigital Telecom, Grand Canyon University, Hydrawav3 LLC, IBM, ICCU, Integrated Axis Technology Group LLC, ISEC Inc, JNR Networks, K.R.A.K.E.N. Corps, LeeShanok Network Solutions, Leonardo, LHH Recruitment Solutions, Login LLC, MJS Designs, On Top of I.T., Opto Engineering, OTC Industrial Technologies, PADT Inc, PATENTVEST, Pima Community College, Pima County JTED, Purple Platypus, Renewal by Andersen, SciTech Institute, Semper Fi Heating & Cooling, Skill Up Arizona, South32, Techbros Electronic Recycle & ITAD, Enviro Toolkit, Tucson Electric Power, UA BIO5 Institute, UA Tech Launch Arizona, UA Tech Park Arizona, UA Office for Responsible AI and more…

PRICING (early bird pricing expired September 15):

• Attendee: AZTC Members $60; Non-members $75 *Includes admission to the entire event, free parking at the TCC and 2 drink tickets to the networking reception.
• Exhibitor Booth: AZTC Members $600; Non-members $700 *Includes 2 tickets to the event for those staffing their booth, free parking at the TCC and 4 drink tickets to the networking reception.

Want to exhibit? Register now! Booths are almost sold out!

SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE for more details or contact [email protected].