The winners of the 2024 Prometheus Awards were announced by the Technology Association of Iowa during a ceremony Wednesday evening in Des Moines.  The awards aim to bring together technology stakeholders from across the community to honor the achievements and successes of Iowa’s technology companies and professionals, a news release said. Technology leaders from across […]

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the finalists for the 2024 Prometheus Awards, which honors the year’s achievements and successes across Iowa’s technology landscape. Winners will be announced at the Prometheus Award ceremony on Nov. 6. Tickets are available on TAI’s website. Finalists in each category are:  Startup Technology Company of the Year IT Service […]

The Technology Association of Iowa has opened applications for the next Iowa Technology Leadership Institute program. The deadline to apply is Aug. 16. The program develops emerging Iowa technology leaders by emphasizing essential nontechnical leadership skills. Participants gain unique insights into the nontechnical aspects of leading and growing a business while enhancing their understanding of […]

Nominations are open now through Aug. 9 for the Technology Association of Iowa’s 2024 Prometheus Awards, which honor achievements in technology and innovation in Iowa. This year, TAI announced seven new award categories: The 2024 awards ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 6 in Des Moines. To submit nominations, visit technologyiowa.org. 

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the 24 members who will participate in Iowa Tech Connect, a professional development program for early-career tech professionals. The six-month program will feature immersive learning experiences and a strong emphasis on relationship building, a news release said. The cohort members come from companies in a range of industries, […]

The Technology Association of Iowa’s 2024 Iowa Technology Summit, scheduled for April 8-9 in Des Moines, is now open for registration. Two Iowa chief information officers — Kathy Kay of Principal Financial Group and Paul Hlivko of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — will give the keynote presentation on the widespread impact of artificial intelligence. Other […]

Artificial intelligence is seen as a copilot and tool to help employees be more efficient, a panel of chief information officers said at the Technology Association of Iowa’s AI Public Policy Forum on Jan. 24. All three panelists — Kathy Kay of Principal Financial Group, Ryan Schaap of Wells Enterprise and Laura Smith of UnityPoint […]

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced that Kathy Kay, executive vice president and chief information officer at Principal Financial Group, has been appointed as the 2024 board chair of the TAI board of directors. “Iowa is rapidly becoming a new hub for innovation and technology full of opportunities for growth, advocacy and connection,” Kay said […]