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Engaging the Future: Tech Workplace Summit

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Engaging the Future: Tech Workplace Summit

Today’s workplace is more complex than ever with hybrid work solutions, multiple generations, and a wide range of work styles. This year’s Summit will explore, discuss, and redefine what it means to have an engaged and thriving workplace. This summit is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to cultivate environments where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired to do their best work through discussions of best practices, innovative strategies, and real-life success stories that drive employee satisfaction, productivity, and a culture of continuous improvement. Whether you are a leader, manager, or team member, this summit is an opportunity to connect, learn, and take actionable insights back to your workplace.

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NEXT TECH Awards

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NC TECH, in partnership with Business North Carolina and our presenting sponsor MetLife, launched the NEXT Tech Awards to showcase and celebrate North Carolina’s rising tech stars.

We are seeking contributors who go the extra mile, build products, grow revenue, support operations, and manage projects that propel businesses forward.  What all these individuals have in common is their exceptional business impact, positive energy and attitude, and community engagement. 

ABOUT NOMINATIONS:
  • Nominees MUST be based (work + live) in North Carolina.
  • A company, organization, or institutions CAN nominate more than 1 individual.
  • A company, organization, or institution that is not an NC TECH member CAN submit a nomination.
  • Nomination deadline is March 15, 2025.

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Upcoming Events

Check out a few of our upcoming events or visit the event calendar for a full listing.

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Government Vendor Network Special Event (Raleigh)

The Government Vendor Network is a forum for member companies who have an interest in doing business with state government to hear from North Carolina's leaders in state government. In this special session, we will hear from Teena Piccione, the new Secretary of the NC Department of Information Technology and State CIO. 

STIR 2025 Wilmington

2025 NC STIR Briefing (Wilmington)

NC TECH is hosting a supplemental briefing in Wilmington for the annual North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report (NC STIR). The STIR provides a snapshot of North Carolina's tech sector. The actual report serves as a repository of facts, statistics, trends, narratives, and insights into NC’s tech industry. It is a guide for companies considering headquarters relocation or operations establishment and a source of information on tech trends for policymakers. It also serves as a collection of stories that highlight the vibrancy of the state’s tech sector.

Tech Leaders Reception

Brews + Bytes (Wilmington)

Join NC TECH for Brews + Bytes in Wilmington! This event aims to bring together our network in a casual, intimate setting to connect. Light bites and drinks will be provided.

Get to Know

Get2Know NC TECH (Virtual)

Get2Know NC TECH is our monthly informal webinar for people thinking of joining, or members who want a refresher on how to get involved. This webinar is free and available to both members and non-members.

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Tech Day at the Legislature

“Tech Day at the Legislature” features a public meeting of the NC House Appropriations Committee on Information Technology. NC TECH CEO Brooks Raiford will brief legislators on the state of the tech sector in North Carolina.

Brews and Bytes

Brews + Bytes (Triangle)

Join NC TECH for Brews + Bytes in the Triangle! This event aims to bring together our network in a casual, intimate setting to connect. Light bites and drinks will be provided.

Digital 101

NC TECH Digital 101

This monthly webinar is for new (and long-term) members interested in leveraging resources and plugging into our dynamic member community. Tune in to become ‘savvy’ on how to make the most of your membership.

IT Leaders Reception (Triangle)

IT Leaders Reception (Triangle)

NC TECH will host CIOs, CISOs, and senior IT leaders for a reception in Raleigh. The reception is a great opportunity for networking and engaging with other IT leaders across the state while enjoying some delicious catered fare.

Talent + Workforce Development

Meet the Employer - Deutsche Bank

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Meet representatives from Deutsche Bank and learn about the organization, the tech-focused Cary campus, the company culture and current opportunities.

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2025 NC STIR Briefing (Wilmington)

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NC TECH is hosting a supplemental briefing in Wilmington for the annual North Carolina State of Technology Industry Report (NC STIR). The STIR provides a snapshot of North Carolina's tech sector. The actual report serves as a repository of facts, statistics, trends, narratives, and insights into NC’s tech industry.

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Center for Technology Workforce Innovation

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NC TECH has joined forces with MetLife to establish the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation, a unique partnership designed to serve as a hub for the state’s tech employers and employees providing resources, thought leadership, and collaboration with the overarching goal of fostering growth and vitality in North Carolina’s technology sector.

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Membership

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150+ new members in 2024! Welcome to the February 2025 new members:

Braintrust
Digital Rebels Consulting
Equinix
High Bar Advisors, LLC
Kryssalic Creators LLC

 

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Paon Bleu Inc.

Pinnacle Tek LLC
Qlik
Sidepath
Zealic Health, Inc.
Viszen Security

If you're not a member, we encourage you to join our network of nearly 700+ member companies, organizations and institutions and take advantage of all membership has to offer. View our 2025 Membership Brochure for an overview of NC TECH. 

SPECIAL OFFER: New members get the offer below:

  • (1) Complimentary Registration to the Engaging the Future: Tech Workplace Summit (March 26 | Durham)

OR

  • (1) Complimentary Registration to State of Tech EXPONENTIAL (May 14-15 | Durham)

Click the member benefits button below to learn more about membership and how to join. To learn more about membership, contact our Membership Team at Membership@nctech.org or 919.856.0393.

Member Benefits

NC TECH Blog

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Sfaffing Trends to Watch in 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the staffing industry continues to rapidly transform. Groundbreaking technologies, evolving employee priorities, and a globalized workforce are driving organizations to redefine recruitment and workforce management. Here are the key trends shaping the future of staffing—and why they matter.

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Member Spotlight: Cyera

Cyera was founded in 2021 by Yotam Segev and Tamar Bar-Ilan in response to the challenges of securing data in the cloud. The company's mission is to help businesses understand and secure their data.

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Partner Events

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From time to time, NC TECH will partner with organizations to connect members with local events and share perks such as free or discounted registration. Are you an NC TECH member with an event to share with fellow members? To submit an event, complete the form linked below.

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CXO Tech Insights

CXO Tech Insights

March 12, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC

Join us on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, for an engaging panel as moderator Aaron Bock from Opkalla discusses threat intelligence.

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Prime Cuts

Prime Cuts: All-Flash SAN Array

March 13, 2025

Location: Raleigh, NC

Performance matters it’s your IT infrastructure or a perfectly cooked steak. That’s why NetApp ASA (All-Flash SAN Array) is built to deliver simplicity, speed, resilience, and reliability all while keeping costs in check. Join NetApp and Tego for an exclusive lunch and learn at Sullivan’s Steakhouse in downtown Raleigh, NC. We’ll discuss how ASA simplifies SAN storage, boosts performance, and eliminates downtime.

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Mentor Matchmaking & Program Launch Party

March 25, 2025

Location: Charlotte, NC

​The Mentor Matchmaking & Program Launch Party kicks off the RTL Accelerator program, and is a great opportunity to network with the companies who will be taking part in our program cohort, and opt-into helping them on a volunteer basis for 12 weeks by filling out an connection slip and dropping it in the ballet box LIVE at the event.

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Ultimate Test Drive: SASE

March 25, 2025

Location: Raleigh, NC

As IT budgets tighten and data demands grow, organizations need a cost-effective, sustainable storage solution that doesn’t compromise performance. NetApp’s C-Series offers high-capacity flash storage with lower power and cooling costs, making it the ideal alternative to traditional spinning disks while keeping operations efficient and future-ready.

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Prime Cuts: NetApp C-Series

March 26, 2025

Location: Raleigh, NC

We‘re excited to offer a unique hands-on experience with Palo Alto Network’s Prisma® SASE. This workshop walks you through how Palo Alto Networks AI-powered SASE streamlines and secures access while delivering superior security to ZTNA.

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Dell + Sidepath | Intro to Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure with Apex Cloud Platforms for Microsoft Azure (Azure Local)

March 26, 2025

Location: Raleigh, NC

Join us for an exclusive event in Charlotte, where Sidepath and Dell experts will break down the power of Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure and how Dell APEX Cloud Platforms enable organizations to take control of their cloud and on-prem environments.

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