- Arizona State University ranks high in national survey of inventions, patents and startups.
- PADT’s Eric Miller named among 19 Top Leaders of 2023:List of Valley Leaders who are making a real difference.
- ZorroSign launches new android mobile app for superior data security built on blockchain.
- Cutting-edge sensor company develops testing and demonstration site at The University of Arizona Tech Park.
- ASU collaboration expands sustainability, climate and equity upskilling for eeloitte leaders and professionals.
- Intel, Siemens announce manufacturing collaboration.
- Mayor David D. Ortega to deliver 2024 Scottsdale State of the City Address.
- Lucid Air Pure named to car and driver’s 10Best List in its first year of eligibility.
- Annual survey reveals ASU Is among fastest-growing top research institutions in the nation.
- Battery manufacturer KORE Power brings on new chief operating officer for Buckeye factory.
- Meta selects DPR for Arizona data center with 100% renewable energy.
- Plug and Play accelerateAZ announces new sustainability accelerator program.
- ASU’s growing polytechnic campus breaks ground on latest tech building.
- Meta teams up with SRP to support data center with clean energy from new solar and battery project.
- Tekletics & AZNext partner with ServiceNow to bring customers the lowest implementation rates.
- SRP names new Chief Financial Executive and new Chief Customer Executive.
- Phoenix Community Alliance announces 2023 center city award winners.
- RTX’s Raytheon expands to The Refinery at new University of Arizona Tech Park at The Bridges.
- ACA allocates millions to ASU to expand semiconductor research.
- Phoenix-based Satellite Networks Co. partners to forges strategic collaboration with Microsoft.
- Q&A: Nikola CEO Steve Girsky envisions building a ‘hydrogen highway.’
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Check out the Council’s December episode of AZ TechCast to hear about cybersecurity and international trade relations.
In this thought-provoking episode, our guests dug into the dynamic intersection of AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and international trade. Joining hosts Steve Zylstra and Karen Nowicki were esteemed guests Ciprian Ciucu, Mayor of District 6 of Bucharest, and Cristian Băcanu, a member of the Romanian Parliament, both offering unique insights into these critical domains. Additionally, we were honored to have David Cook, Arizona District 7 Representative, providing invaluable perspectives from the heart of American policymaking.
As these influential leaders convened in Arizona, they explored the challenges, opportunities and global implications at the nexus of technology, security, and international commerce, shedding light on the evolving landscape of our interconnected digital world.
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Arizona Photonics Days 2024 is coming in January!
Optics Valley invites you to the 7th Arizona Photonics Days conference in Tucson, Arizona, on January 24-26, 2024, just prior to Photonics West 2024. Connect with your peers and industry leaders for technical presentations, industry trend discussions, and business-building opportunities with global attendees over three days.
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Join us! 1st Quarter VIP Tech Mixer; Hosted by Vincit
The Arizona Technology Council and Vincit are hosting the Q1 VIP Tech Mixer on Thursday, January 25 at the Vincit office in Scottsdale. Please join our board members and other VIP guests and the Arizona Technology Council for this fantastic networking event featuring great food and fun!
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My View: 2023 shows power of collaboration in Arizona’s tech sector
Read why Steve Zylstra, Council President and CEO believes that the collaborative successes in 2023 have set Arizona’s technology sector up for an even more successful 2024. Read more >>
Arizona opinion: Inflation Reduction Act transforms economy
Council President and CEO Steve Zylstra penned an op-ed on the transformative effects of the Inflation Reduction Act for the Arizona Daily Star.
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The Council’s Political Action Committee advocates for tech companies at the local, state and federal level, vets political candidates and endorses those with track records in supporting pro-tech legislation. Support the PAC to take a stand for technology and bolstering Arizona’s economic recovery.
Join our 2024 Phoenix peer-to-peer network! Apply today!
There’s still time to apply! Applications are now open to join the Council’s Phoenix-based CEO network. If you own, founded, lead or otherwise serve as the head of your company, this network is for you.
Not a CEO but interested in this networking opportunity? If we receive enough interest, the Council is open to creating additional peer-to-peer networks for other company leadership positions (think CIO, CISO, CMO, start-ups, etc).
We are committed to equipping industry member technology company leaders with the resources, network and support they need to lead with purpose and confidence. Join us!
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2024 CEO Leadership Retreat – SAVE THE DATE!
Join the Arizona Technology Council and Arizona Commerce Authority for the 17th annual CEO Leadership Retreat on August 5-6 in the magical red rocks of Sedona, AZ. Whether you’re a CEO, C-suite leader, president, business leader or entrepreneur, this two-day retreat will give you the opportunity to meet other Arizona leaders, learn from their experiences and find the inspiration to prepare your organization for future success.
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The Council can be your one-stop shop for comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
From our comprehensive health insurance product bundle managed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and DiMartino & Associates to the flexible and low-maintenance 401(k) Multiple Employer Plan offered by Empower and Legacy Wealth Management, the Council can be your one-stop shop for comprehensive employee benefits. Learn more about the Council’s Association Health Plan HERE and our 401(k) Multiple Employer Plan HERE.
Looking to better protect your IT infrastructure in 2024? Check out AZTC member organization and Premier Sponsor AccountabilIT. As both your MSSP and MSP, they have the expertise to correctly configure your network, remediate problems, and provide ongoing, holistic support.
- ASU collaboration expands sustainability, climate and equity upskilling for Deloitte leaders and professionals.
- Meta selects DPR for Arizona data center with 100% renewable energy.
- Community that boasts some of the most sustainable features in the multifamily industry opens in Mesa.
- Plug and Play accelerateAZ announces new sustainability accelerator program.
- Meta teams up with SRP to support data center with clean energy from new solar and battery project.
- New Poll: Arizonans support clean air and climate action more than ever.
- UA’s College of Public Health secures multi-million dollar NIH grant to pioneer climate change and health research.
- SRP Partners to commission solar-charged battery system.
- Q&A: Nikola CEO Steve Girsky envisions building a ‘hydrogen highway.’
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CLICK HERE to learn more about the federal energy and infrastructure-related grants and opportunities in AZ from present through February 29, 2024 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
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