The annual TECNA Summer Conference is a three-day event focused on sharing best practices and strategies to help technology council staff grow their tech council and increase their value to members, sponsors and stakeholders in their communities.
This gathering of North American tech associations and councils helps renew TECNA community connections while offering a glimpse at the tech ecosystem of our member host. Content will focus on building partnerships, examining trends and practices, and growing your organizations.
Details
The 2022 TECNA Summer Conference will be held July 20-22, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and hosted by TECNA member Pittsburgh Technology Council.
Click here to download the Conference Program or view the detailed agenda below.Registration Discounts:Bringing 3 or more staff members? Use Promo Code: 'tecna2022' to receive a registration discount
The last day to Register to Attend is Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
Agenda*
Click here to download the Conference Program or view the detailed agenda below.
>>WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
- 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. - Opening Reception & RegistrationPNC Park, 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - *Enter at the Press Entrance along W. General Robinson StreetConference badges and registration materials will be distributed upon arrival.Click here to see a map of the park with the Press Entrance marked with a star.
- Dinner On Your Own
>>THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022
- 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & RegistrationAlloy 26 Auditorium, Nova Place, 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212Conference badges and registration materials will be distributed upon arrival to anyone that did not attend the Opening Reception Wednesday evening.
- 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & Morning Panel: STEM - The Future of Technology TalentAlloy 26 AuditoriumHear from three dynamic leaders who are driving inclusive talent development initiatives across North America. Panel includes: Stephanie Weber, Director of Regional Initiatives for the National Center for Women & Information Technology; Jennifer Carlson, Co-Founder & Executive Director for Apprenti; Jake Lounsbury, Director of Global Partnerships, Chief Science Officers International. The panel is moderated by Justin Driscoll, Senior Director, Market Development, TechElevator.
- 10:15 a.m. Morning Breakouts
COI: CEO & Board Members - Part INova Place Conference CenterThis track is for CEOs looking to find success in building and working with their board and also for TECNA members’ boards to attend. This two-part session will be led by Jim Daniell of Revol LLC and board member of MassTLC. Among Daniell’s areas of expertise is helping nonprofits accelerate their own efforts to transform the organizations for greater scale and impact.
COI: Workforce / DEIPTC Resource RoomChristy Uffleman, Founder and CEO, Edge Leadership Solutions, executes the highly successful Edge Women’s Leadership Series. This 9-month cohort promotes critical thinking and coaching skills, building a strategic network, personal branding, and inclusion. Christy is the author of The PEER Revolution, Group Coaching That Ignites the Power of People.
- 11:30 a.m. Fireside Chat: U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen and Chris Albinson, President & CEO, CommunitechAlloy 26 Auditorium
- 12:30 p.m. LunchAlloy 26 AuditoriumWe encourage attendees to take your box lunch and eat with someone from another council!
- 1:30 p.m. Featured Speaker: Consul General of Canada in New York, Khawar NasimAlloy 26 Auditorium
- 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Breakouts
COI: Marketing and CommunicationsAlloy 26 AuditoriumHow did you find out and register for the Summer Conference? You may have been directed to register through digital routing. Learn how to effectively grow your membership, sponsorship and event attendance in this discussion led by TECNA’s partner, Feathr, the digital marketing company that specializes in association marketing.
COI: MembershipPTC Resource RoomThis session will provide an overview of an outreach and retention plan developed and executed by the Pittsburgh Technology Council with their 1,100 member companies. This effective program boasts of an 84% + membership retention rate.
COI: CEO & Board Members - Part IINova Place Conference CenterThis track is for CEOs looking to find success in building and working with their board and also for TECNA members’ boards to attend. This two-part session will be led by Jim Daniell of Revol LLC and board member of MassTLC. Among Daniell’s areas of expertise is helping nonprofits accelerate their own efforts to transform the organizations for greater scale and impact.
- Break
- 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Reception, Dinner and TECNA Innovation AwardsAurora, 1654 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Pittsburgh has become a hub of self-driving vehicle research and development. TECNA members will be socializing and fittingly celebrating our innovation and success at the dynamic self-driving vehicle company, Aurora, located in the heart of the Strip District in Pittsburgh.
Transportation: Two trolleys will depart the Wyndham Downtown at 4:45pm for Aurora. And two trolleys will depart Aurora for a return trip to the Wyndham at 7:45pm.
>>FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022
- 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast King’s Garden Room, Wyndham Grand Hotel
- 9:15 a.m. TECNA Membership Survey ReviewKing’s Garden Room
- 10:00 a.m. Recession Proof Your OrganizationKing’s Garden RoomThe topic of looming recession has been on the minds of many TECNA members. Jim Daniell, of Revol LLC will lead a discussion on ways to prepare your organization for a potential recession.
- 10:45 a.m. Breakouts
COI: U.S. Policy and Canadian Policy King’s Garden Room (Front of Room)
COI: Events and Sponsorship Chartiers Room
COI: COO Rivers RoomFour years ago, the Colorado Technology Association (CTA) implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as explained in the book Traction. CTA’s CEO Frannie Matthews and COO Monica Coughlin will discuss their journey.
COI: Workforce King’s Garden (Back of Room)Come one, come all - if you are interested in debriefing your education, workforce, and talent takeaways from this year’s conference. All members of this Community of Interest and others are encouraged to come together one last time for a less formal, but nonetheless substantive, discussion. We’ll talk inclusive tech talent, dealing with the changing labor market, international migration issues, STEM pipeline, and more. During the session we’ll also seek your input on the next TECNA Workforce Survey.
- 11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks & LunchKing’s Garden Room
*Schedule subject to change.
**COI = Community of Interest
Hotels
You're welcome to book your own accommodations anywhere in Pittsburgh. We've secured a block of rooms at a hotel near Nova Place, where the Pittsburgh Technology Council's office is located and the majority of the conference will occur. Use the links below to access the PTC's room block rates.
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Several other hotels located near the conference venues are:
Sponsor Partners
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Member Pricing for TECNA Member Councils/Associations in Good Standing
TECNA Member Cost: $400 USD/person
If Registering 3 or More Staff Members*, TECNA Member Cost: $385 USD/person*To receive discount, use Promo Code: 'tecna2022'
Non-Member RegistrationCost: $500 USD/person
Cancellation PolicyYou may request to cancel your registration for a full refund, up to two weeks (July 6, 2022) before the date and time the event begins. Cancellations between July 6 - July 13 may receive a 50% refund. Cancellation requests made within one week of the event's start may not receive a refund. When you register for this event, you agree to these terms.
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