Technology Association of Iowa

Catalysts Honoree Spotlight: Digital Diagnostics Join us next Thursday, July 18th, for the 2024 Catalysts Live event to celebrate this year’s honorees who are enabling equity and accessibility through technology. Topic: "DEI in Healthcare AI: From Technology Design to Patient Impact" 🎤 Speaker: John Bertrand, CEO and Co-Founder at Digital Diagnostics Explore Digital Diagnostics' DEI Philosophy: → Ethics and DEI are crucial for impactful healthcare AI, starting from day one. → DEI is a continuous commitment, assessed throughout all project phases. → Our mission to improve patient outcomes is upheld by each employee every day. Register now for Catalysts Live: https://lnkd.in/gQzYCKef #UniteIowaTech #2024CatalystsLive #DEIinTech #TechEquity

Thanks to all who joined us for TechBrew:AM this morning! ☕️ A special thank you to our featured guest, Kristen Constant, CIO at Iowa State University, for joining us this morning and sharing insights into the transformative impact of technology on higher education. Kristen highlighted her passion for enabling student success and impactful research through tech investments. She also shared valuable takeaways on gratitude, mentorship, strategic planning, and change management. 🎤 Tyler Wyngarden TechBrew:AM is made possible by our partners at Check Point Software and West End Architectural Salvage & Coffee Shop. See you next month! https://lnkd.in/giEyEeH3 #UniteIowaTech #TechBrewAM

A warm welcome to Payteva to TAI! Payteva provides credit card processing, payroll processing, point of sale systems, lending and ATMs. They provide the tools to help businesses succeed by eliminating credit card fees, disclosing transparent pricing, and providing 24/7 support. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3XXceOH Become a TAI Member: https://bit.ly/3xInQKK #UniteIowaTech

We are one month out from the Iowa Tech Open - Central Iowa and golf spots have officially SOLD OUT! ⛳️ See you on the course on August 5th🏌️ Limited sponsorships are available. Submit your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gJn8ed-N Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYvFRawq #UniteIowaTech

Get Involved — Committees & Roundtables in July Committees and roundtables are exclusive spaces for TAI members to meet peers, share ideas, and solve problems. Join us this month for: July 10 ⇨ Workforce & Education Committee Meeting July 17 ⇨ Public Policy Committee Meeting July 31 ⇨ Public Policy Committee Meeting July 31 ⇨ Data Governance Roundtable Learn more and submit your interest: https://bit.ly/4cTJc6F #UniteIowaTech

The countdown is on for Catalysts Live 2024⏳ We're less than 10 days away from celebrating this year's Catalysts Honorees at Catalysts Live. Hear the impactful stories of five organizations across Iowa enabling equity and accessibility through technology. Limited tickets remain — get yours today and join the conversation! 🎟️ Register: https://bit.ly/3xPHeoX 2024 Honorees: Des Moines Data for Good Digital Diagnostics Iowa Workforce Development-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Tech Gift Foundation Wells Enterprises Event Details: 🗓️ Thursday, July 18, 2024 🕔 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 📍 Willow on Grand (Des Moines, IA) Presented by UnityPoint Health #UniteIowaTech #2024CatalystsLive #DEIinTech #TechEquity

Prometheus Awards Category Spotlight: 🏆 AI Breakthrough of the Year 🏆 New in 2024, this award honors exceptional AI achievements, recognizing innovations that push boundaries and pave the way for future progress. Start your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/gga4x-KK Nominate by Friday, August 9th. #2024PrometheusAwards #UniteIowaTech The 2024 Prometheus Awards are presented by UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants.

Catalysts Honoree Spotlight: Des Moines Data for Good Join us on Thursday, July 18th, for the 2024 Catalysts Live event to celebrate this year’s honorees who are enabling equity and accessibility through technology. Topic: "From Insight to Impact: Empowering Nonprofits with Data" 🎤 Speakers: Tammy Armstrong – Owner at Little Data Solutions, LLC & Board Member of Data For Good Joel Rosenberg – VP Data & Analytics at LCS, Co-founder & Board Member of Data for Good ⭐️ Discover how Des Moines Data for Good: → Empowers Greater Des Moines nonprofits to make informed, data-driven decisions → Assists in establishing effective data capture processes and gaining valuable insights → Can partner with your organization to unlock the power of data to amplify impact Register now for Catalysts Live: https://lnkd.in/gQzYCKef #UniteIowaTech #2024CatalystsLive #DEIinTech #TechEquity

Last week, TAI hosted its annual Joint CIO + CISO Roundtable, uniting over 30 Iowa technology leaders for robust conversations on emerging technologies and workforce retention. The group discussed: → Leveraging GenAI for business value while managing risks → Addressing talent crunch → Navigating the 'Great Retirement' → Effective succession planning Thank you to CISO Roundtable chair Ryan Wood, at VGM Group, Inc., for leading the group and Joe Riesberg at EMC Insurance Companies for hosting. Want to be in the room? Join roundtables in Q3: 🗓️ CIO Roundtable on Sept. 18th: https://lnkd.in/g5aBHifp 🗓️ CISO Roundtable on Sept. 27th: https://lnkd.in/gqbeZarJ #UniteIowaTech #CIO #CISO

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2024 Prometheus Awards! This year, we are proud to introduce seven new categories along with longstanding favorites. The refreshed categories highlight advancements in AI, customer experience, data solutions, manufacturing innovation, and industry talent, reflecting the evolution of Iowa's dynamic tech industry. Whether it's your company's milestones or a client's success story, the 2024 Prometheus Awards provides a unique platform to showcase diverse achievements shaping Iowa's tech industry. Explore each award category, descriptions, and nomination details here: https://lnkd.in/gga4x-KK The 2024 Prometheus Awards are presented by UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants #2024PrometheusAwards #UniteIowaTech