January 20th: Membership Breakfast: This is an exclusive, members only, annual event held as an opportunity for members to find out the direction the organization is taking in the coming year, to network with other members, and to hear from world class speakers. This year schedules speakers are, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, and Abbie Lundberg, former Editor & Chief of CIO Magazine. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible.
February 18th: E-Discovery Roundtable: Sponsored by SHI, join us as we discuss e-mail, instant messaging chats, documents (such as Microsoft Office documents files), accounting databases, CAD/CAM files, Web sites, and any other electronically-stored information which could be relevant evidence in a law suit.
March 4th: Roundtable Event: The Impact of the Recession on IT Operations and Management Sponsored by Bass, Berry, Sims, LLC. Over the past year and a half we have seen one of the most severe recessions in U.S. history, a downturn even surpassing the declines seen after the burst of the dot-com bubble. Without a doubt, the recession is causing CIOs, CTOs and telecom managers to rethink the way they invest and implement technology solutions and plan for growth in their organizations. Join us as expert panelists discuss how they are navigating the recession and provide their insight and strategies for 2010.
April 1: Mobile Applications Super Roundtable: Super Roundtables are half day conferences, with a series of panel discussions and industry keynote addresses. These are in-depth topic coverage, strategic, timely, and interaction with audience is encouraged. The April super roundtable will focus on Mobile Applications.
May 13th: TechNet: TechNet is a special event hosted by the Nashville Technology Council to provide technology job seekers, employers, and high education institutions the opportunity to network together. It is designed to help unemployed technology workers find new jobs, provide a direction to help them further their education, and provide networking opportunities.
May 5th: Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mixer: Join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Margaritas at our second annual networking mixer. Mix and mingle with Nashville’s business leaders and members of the local technology community. A $5 entry fee includes margaritas, Mexican beer, wine, and chips and salsa from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
May 7th: Technology Nashville: Technology Nashville is our annual flagship event, addressing the State of Information Technology in our region, as well as tech innovation, talent, entrepreneurship and technology sector employment. The event draws senior management from technology companies as well as economic leaders from in and around the Middle Tennessee region. The event attracts approximately 350 participants with a format that includes continental breakfast / networking, panel presentations, a seated luncheon and targeted Keynote addresses.
June 3rd: Roundtable Event: Greening Up Your Business with Proven ROI Strategies
June 24th: Golfing with the Board of Directors: This is an exclusive outing designed for members only. This is a great opportunity for our members to golf and network with our Board of Directors. Board members act as “team captains” for each golf team. The remainder of the team is constructed based on the company you are with, the industry you are in and with an emphasis on creating an atmosphere to meet new people.
July 22nd: Summer Holiday Party: At the Tech Council, we think just one holiday party is not enough. Celebrate with us again, at this Annual Networking Event.
August 26th: The Naked Hospital: Super Roundtable focused on eHealth Initiatives
September 14th: InfoSec Conference: Nashville Technology Council and Middle Tennessee chapter of Information Systems Security Association host over 350 attendees and two-dozen locally and nationally recognized speakers. InfoSec offers two industry-recognized keynote speakers, panel discussions and multiple breakout sessions focusing on technical and management issues, as well as healthcare and other industry regulations in the security industry.
September 28th: Health Care IT Workforce Solutions Forum: The Nashville Health Care Council and Nashville Technology Council present the Health Care IT Workforce Solutions Forum on September 28th at the Frist Center for Visual Arts. Nashville is well positioned to emerge as a dynamic center of global innovation in the field of Health Care Information Technology (HIT). Please join us as executive leaders from health care providers, HIT professional support organizations and academia come together to discuss strategies for developing the necessary talent to drive HIT innovation in Nashville.
October 14th: Fall Golf Outing: The Golf Outing includes over 120 golfers annually, at Vanderbilt Legends Club, in Franklin. Enjoy golfing, prizes and a dinner reception. Make the most of this opportunity to treat your peers, prospects, customers and potential business partners to a day of networking and fun.
October 28th: Awards Gala: The annual awards gala honors Middle Tennessee’s technology companies, leaders and innovators. We anticipate attracting more than 400 attendees each year for this night of networking, food, and entertainment. The 2010 Technology Awards Gala will feature a “red carpet” entrance, VIP reception, dinner and the presentation of 10 prestigious awards.
November 4th: Contingency Planning Symposium: This inaugural one day conference at the Nashville Convention Center will feature two industry-renowned keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and three tracks with three breakout sessions highlighting Business Continuity (BC), IT Disaster Recovery (DR) , and Emergency Management (EM) from both an enterprise perspective and a public / private partnership perspective. Presented by the Association of Contingency Planners and the Nashville Technology Council.
December 14th: Holiday Party: Celebrate the Holidays at this annual networking event. Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with over 200 members of Nashville’s Technology Community in a relaxed setting. This event features a variety of appetizers and one free drink ticket as well as over 20 giveaways donated from various member companies.
