Tech Industry Luncheon Series

About

The Tech Industry Luncheon Series is an informative program dedicated to exploring technology applications and trends within the high-tech sector.

Since its launch in 1994, the series has provided a platform for presentations by industry experts, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights and knowledge about the latest developments in technology.

Series Sponsor

Committee Chair

Chris Medina
Kforce Inc.

Past Events

2025 Events

2024 Events

November

"Medical Devices Make Their Mark On North Texas' Health Tech Industry"

David Felio, CEO, The RealTime Group

October

"Tech's Role In Redefining The Future Of Work"

Andrew Seven, Bottle Rocket; Rob Stogsdill, State Farm; Manny Murrett, Texas Instruments

September

"Innovators Luncheon"

Featuring the finalists in the Corporate Innovation and Emerging Company Innovation categories for the 2024 Tech Titans Awards

June

"How Safe Is Your Ride? Cutting-Edge Tech To Enhance & Secure Public Transit"

Dr. Julius Smith, VP & CIO, DART

April

"AI's Ticking Time Bomb, Personal AI & Your Job"

Dr. Mark Austin, AT&T, Dave Copps, Worlds; Skip Howard, Spacee; Steve O'Neal, Capsher Technology

February

"The 2024 North Texas Economic Forecast"

Bill Adams, Comerica Bank; Mike Eastland, NCTCOG; Samantha Barrera, Boeing; Richard Barkham, CBRE; Jon Davis, Motion Recruitment Partners

2023 Events

December

"Breaking Barriers For Differently Abled People Through Technology"
Dylan Rafaty, REC Foundation; Anthony Pacilio, Neurodiverse Solutions; Chad E. Foster, Red Hat; E.G.Nadhan, Red Hat

November

"Spotlighting Achievement Through The 2023 Tech Titans Awards Winners"
Thomas Sweet, CIO, Industrial Refrigeration Pros - Emerging Company CIO/CTO; Rahul Saini, CEO, Teliatry - Start Up CEO

August

"How AI Is Changing the Retail Industry"
Skip Howard, CEO, Spacee

May

"Keys To Leading Teams In Times Of Change"
Doug Moore, CEO, Fujitsu North America; Jacquelyn Clayborn, CEO, ONC National; Kathy Jones, Employment Experience Manager, State Farm; Jon Davis, Chief Revenue Officer, Matrix Resources

February

"Can Technology Resist Status Quo For The Underserved?"
Michael Pegues, CIO, Aurora, IL; Kimberly Lagrue, CIO, New Orleans, LA; Tanya Hannah, CIO, Aon Corporation; Moderated by E.G. Nadhan, Global Chief Architect Leader, CTO Organization, Red Hat

"Re-Thinking The Workforce Of Tomorrow"
Sharlene Jenner – VP Engagement Strategy, AbelsonTaylor; Dillon Mahipala – Transformation Leader, North America at Ericsson; Tara Whitehead Stotland – Lead Strategist at Cognizant; Moderator: Diane Magers, Founder & CEO, Experience Catalysts

Next Event

November's Tech Industry Luncheon is the kick off of our NEW Quantum Technology Forum with a program spotlighting the Texas Quantum Initiative which seeks to establish Texas as a national leader in quantum computing, networking and sensing technologies.