The Technology Association of Iowa held its 2024 Catalysts Live event in July, highlighting how five different organizations are enabling equity and accessibility through technology for their customers, employees and communities. To read the full event recap, click here. The profiles of all five honorees are now available.
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, […]
Panelists speak on tech investment strategies By Mathany Ahmed Innovation shapes the workplace environments of many Iowans, according to three panelists at the 2024 Iowa Technology Summit, hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa in Des Moines on April 9. Still, it can be hard for business leaders to know when to invest in new […]
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 […]
The Business Record recently hosted its 2024 Legislative Forecast event where business leaders discussed their group’s priorities for the 2024 session, which began Jan. 8. Mollie Ross, Technology Association of Iowa’s vice president of operations, was among the panelists. Here is some of what she shared about how TAI will navigate conversations around cybersecurity and […]
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced its 2024 state and federal legislative priorities. Several of the industry association’s state-level priorities remained the same from 2023, including connectivity, cybersecurity, data privacy and business growth. Additions for 2024 are artificial intelligence and workforce. TAI’s 2024 federal policy agenda has the same three priorities as 2023: Develop, attract and […]
