Doors open at 8:30am, Presentations 9am-4pm
Networking Social:
Wednesday 9/11
5:30PM - 7PM
2019 Theme: Origins
For the second consecutive year, Teknologize, Wildland, and the Tri-Cities Research District are teaming up to host the Tri-Cities Tech Summit! After an inaugural summit last year with over 125 attendees and talks from tech-minded leaders in our community, we are excited to announce the theme for the 2019 Summit: Origins.
Every technology, company, and entrepreneur has a unique start. The Tri-Cities Tech Summit 2019: Origins will highlight those stories, allowing individuals to share their own Origins as they educate and inspire others to learn, do and invest in themselves, their ideas, and their businesses.
Our theme also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Manhattan Project, a massive undertaking that helped a tiny community become globally recognized. Part of TC Tech Summit 2019: Origins will highlight the technology that came about because of the Manhattan Project and its greater impact on the Tri-Cities.
About TC Tech Summit
The Tri-Cities Summit is a conference for technology professionals and innovators to come together and find out more about what’s happening in the Tri-Cities across technology fields. In an interactive and engaging atmosphere, participants will be able to learn, exchange ideas, network and establish relationships with others in the community.
The Vision
Our vision is to be the premier technology conference in the region for people who are passionate about technology in their work and life and want to share their passion with other like-minded individuals. This will help the Tri-Cities build and attract new technology businesses, retain local talent, and grow the tech-forward community.
The Mission
Our mission is to bring together local innovators and organizations to share new technologies and discuss how it is changing business and creating opportunities. Through our efforts, we help support the community of local technology professionals and innovators and create an environment for sharing ideas, strengthening relationships and fostering growth. We do that by:
- Showcasing technology companies in our region
- Providing instruction and familiarization with new technologies
- Fostering innovation and opportunity
- Opening doors through relationships and networking
- Building a tech-centric community
- Bridging relationships with other like-minded communities
Be there when it all Starts
Keynote Speaker
Paul Jarrett
Co-founder & CEO of Bulu Box
Paul Jarrett is a Subscription Box champion and Midwest entrepreneur. He launched million-dollar brands like Neebo and executed campaigns for Lowe’s and Nike. In 2010, he joined Complete Nutrition, one of the fastest growing startups in the country. In 2012, Paul and his co-founder Stephanie Jarrett launched Bulu Box. Several years later, Bulu Box has evolved to be the industry authority in creating Private Label Subscription Box solutions for multibillion-dollar brands like Disney, Crayola, and Buzzfeed.
While Paul’s story is impressive, what’s even more compelling is that he left Silicon Valley, the mecca for internet start-ups, to launch his company in Lincoln, Nebraska. His story of launching his web-based business in what is now being called the Silicon Prairie speaks to the potential for smaller regions, like the Tri-Cities, to create amazing companies in their own backyard.
Speaker Line Up
Educator / Writer / Speaker
Megan Cook
Master of Ceremonies
Founder and CEO at Pay Plus Benefits
John Heaton
Crop Duster Pilot to Software Developer. How did that Happen?
CEO at Columbia Industries
Brian McDermott
Born Again at 56: Innovation and Transformation at Columbia Industries
Chief Executive Officer, Cayuse Holdings
Billy Nerenberg
Utilizing the Human Cloud to Secure Competitive Advantage
Co-Founder at Fuse Accelerator & Chief Architect at LiveTiles
Erik Ralston
Turning Services into a Startup: The Origin of LiveTiles
An Anecdotal (and provocative) History of Hanford Technology
Mike Schwenk
Economic Development Evangelist
Education and Outreach Coordinator, LIGO – Hanford Observatory
Amber Strunk
LIGO: The Origins of Revolutionary Science
Organizers
Byron Martin,
CEO
Ty Mullholland,
Head of Operations of Managed Squared
Ty Mulholland is the Head of Operations of Managed Squared, and has over 10 years of experience leading highly talented teams through large scale projects. Ty has developed projects for large companies such as Microsoft, Hyundai, and Lamb Weston as well as small and locally owned startups. He is passionate about technology that enhances people’s lives. Ty is an avid supporter of the community. He is a board member for Fuse Co-Working, has been a Tri-Conf organizer, Startup Weekend Organizer, WSU guest lecturer, Launch University Keynote and founded several meet ups in the community. He lives in Richland with his wife and three daughters.
Diahann Howard,
Director of Economic Development & Gov.
Diahann Howard is the Executive Director for the Tri-Cities Research District, one of 14 Washington State Innovation Partnership Zones. The Research District is an "innovation ecosystem" enabling research and technology companies to develop, commercialize and market products worldwide. Diahann also serves as the Director of Economic Development & Governmental Affairs for the Port of Benton, where she has worked since 2006. She supports the Port of Benton’s land and building development, grants and legislative requests both state and federal. Prior to the Port, she was the City of Richland’s Economic Development Manager.
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