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The We Build Tech Summit is focused on connecting and engaging Middle Tennessee’s tech professionals and tech educators to increase alignment, understanding, and partnership between those communities. With almost 2,000 jobs open in technology in Middle TN today, and over 500,000 nationally, strong connections between education and employment are critical to our economic future. To do this, the education providers at both the K12 and postsecondary levels need better connections to technology professionals to understand the skills and tools their students will need. Conversely, employers must understand how these education systems operate to build the best partnerships possible.

Join us July 13 to participate for professional development sessions, a panel discussion and structured networking.

In 2016, companies worldwide paid over $500 MILLION because of Ransomware attacks; when you include the cost of downtime caused by these attacks, the total loss to businesses is closer to $50 BILLION. As a business owner, or not-for-profit manager, no one understands or cares more about the success of your company. That’s why having business continuity in place should be a priority, not just because its best practice but because its good for your bottom line as well. Join Datto’s Business Development Manager, Michael DePalma, who will give you the tools you need to successfully navigate today’s tech-security environment.

The Nashville Analytics Summit was created by Nashville Technology Council members and continues to expand as one of Nashville’s largest, locally grown tech events in the region. It focuses on fundamental issues in organizations today: how to effectively leverage big data and analytics. This two-day Summit alternates between hands-on workshops and speaker presentations, presented by experts from various industries and backgrounds who will address topics ranging from Big Data & Predictive Analytics to Delivering Insights & Professional Development.

Catch the early bird pricing before it ends June 23!

Stop by Tech Hill Commons to learn more about Lipscomb University’s graduate degree programs & Tennessee Entertainment Commission’s new CreateTN campaign.

We are excited to invite you to become a part the NTC’s brand new Featured Member of the Month Program!

We invite NTC Members to join us in the space for a month as our featured member, connecting with our many visitors and promoting your company in person and digitally via our communications channels.

We are currently filling Featured Member of the Month spots through September, 2017. If your company is interested in becoming a featured member please complete our online interest form here.

– Adventure Science Center has a special ScienceQuest day camp dedicated to exploring technology! From programming to coding and everything in between, campers will learn how technology is a part our everyday life while discovering what it takes to build a robot on Friday, July 7. Call (615) 862-5177 to register. More information and other available camps at www.adventuresci.org/camps.

– On the second Sunday of every month, join Adventure Science Center for a NEW electronics discovery workshop – Second Sunday Toy Hack! Attendees will learn to safely dissect, manipulate, modify, hack and harbor the electronics from old devices to make something completely new. Registration at www.adventuresci.org/sundayhack.

– Did you know Adventure Science Center has a high-tech makerspace?! Step into the Innovation Incubator (I2) to dream up an idea and watch it come to life. Technology inside I2 includes a laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter and coding stations. Learn more at www.adventuresci.org/i2.

The Adventure Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit science and technology center who is dedicated to delivering innovative, dynamic learning experiences that open minds to the wonders of science and technology and foster a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Go behind the scenes with The Disruption Lab in an immersive innovation program that provides exclusive access in two of the world’s most innovative cities—New York and Barcelona.

Learn directly from the innovators and innovative companies in healthcare, technology and a cross section of industries and apply the lessons learned to your work and organization.

Watch this video with program leader, Michelle Greenwald, Forbes innovation blogger and former senior vice president with Disney and Mattel, and former vice president and general manager with Pepsi-Cola.

In 2016 Sword & Shield Enterprise Security envisioned bringing a world-class conference to the East Coast that brings business executives and IT professionals together to work through today’s cybersecurity challenges. This vision became a reality with EDGE2016 through the assistance of a community of sponsors, partners, and service providers. EDGE was created to not only educate but encourage open discussions on the issues that are facing every business and industry in order to help foster a community of creative problem solvers.

EDGE2017 is coming up Oct 17th – 18th. From executives and administrators to engineers, EDGE2017 will inform and foster learning of technology professionals representing small to enterprise-level organizations from all industries.

Friday, July 28, 2017
8 AM –  5 PM
Chattanooga Convention Center

Scenic City Summit is a one-day event for developers and IT professionals in the Chattanooga area. In 2017, the event will include a variety of featured speakers from across the country!

Scenic City Summit is brought to you by the Scenic City Summit Team and presented by the CHATECH.

We Build Tech Code Camps

Join the NTC for our We Build Tech Code Camps starting May 30 – July 28! Stop by a camp to speak to students about your career & education background and support the classroom by helping students problem solve during their programming lessons. Sign up here or reach out to Erin Whitaker for more information.

MNPS Industry Certification Survey

Metro Schools wants your help to make sure graduates are properly equipped after high school. Complete this survey to let Metro Schools and the Chamber identify the certifications best suited to students in your industry.

The Nashville Technology Council is excited to announce the Grand Opening of Tech Hill Commons: a public gathering place for Nashville’s diverse community of tech leaders, business builders, user groups, students and tech educators.

Tech Hill Commons houses the NTC’s new offices, two executive conference rooms, a learning center, and an 150 person event space. We invite you to come by for a visit to see and take advantage of this new Nashville tech community space!

If you or your organization would like to rent space or support Tech Hill Commons, please contact Erin Miller.