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 retain a highly skilled, diverse and inclusive workforce; support infrastructure appropriate for a thriving technology
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November 30, 2023
TAI to kick off new Artificial Intelligence Roundtable
The Technology Association of Iowa has established an Artificial Intelligence Roundtable, a newly created discussion group for TAI member companies that are applying, supporting and teaching artificial intelligence technologies. The roundtable focuses on participant’s businesses, technical concerns, opportunities, challenges and strategies. The roundtable’s first meeting will be held virtually from 1-2 p.m. Dec. 13. During the first meeting, the group will approve the roundtable charter and future meeting dates, followed
October 12, 2023
TAI hosting Cybersecurity Action Month events during October
TAI hosting Cybersecurity Action Month events during OctoberThe Technology Association of Iowa is hosting a series of events throughout October in partnership with Iowa technology companies in recognition of Cybersecurity Action Month. Nationally, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Last year, TAI and Heartland Business Systems, formerly Pratum, launched a partnership to also encourage companies to take action on cybersecurity. Here are the cybersecurity action events coming up for the rest of the
August 3, 2023
TAI accepting applications for 2024 leadership institute cohort
The Technology Association of Iowa is accepting applications through Aug. 31 for the 2024 cohort of the Iowa Technology Leadership Institute. The six-month program is designed to develop and guide the next generation of technology leaders. The application form is available on TAI’s website.
July 20, 2023
Six stories of diversity shared at 2023 Catalysts Live event
By Lisa Rossi The Technology Association of Iowa on Tuesday honored six organizations across Iowa that have prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion to drive change. The honorees were part of the 2023 Catalyst Live event, which is a “collection of conversations with technology leaders who inspire change, forge new paths and ignite technology innovation in the state of Iowa,” according to TAI. “Together we create a future in Iowa where
July 20, 2023
TAI accepting nominations for 2023 Prometheus Awards
The Technology Association of Iowa is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Prometheus Awards. The award categories cover organization and individual awards as well as the Technology Community of the Year. Nominations close Aug. 11 and finalists will be announced mid-September. The Prometheus Awards event is scheduled for Nov. 2. The list of award categories and nomination form are available on the TAI website.
June 8, 2023
TAI names first Iowa Tech Connect cohort
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the first cohort that will participate in Iowa Tech Connect, a new program in partnership with John Deere and EMC Insurance Cos. designed to help develop early-career technology professionals in Iowa. TAI selected 25 candidates for the interactive, six-month program that will focus on providing professional development and guidance led by experienced tech professionals from diverse industries. “Iowa Tech Connect is truly a unique
May 18, 2023
Remaining TAI cybersecurity bills signed into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed two bills into law that were priorities of the Technology Association of Iowa this legislative session. House File 553 aims to encourage companies to enhance their cybersecurity measures for safeguarding both their operations and customers against cyberattacks. The law offers an affirmative defense in tort litigation related to data breaches, provided that companies meet the outlined industry-recognized cybersecurity framework requirements. House File 143 makes the use of ransomware illegal
April 13, 2023
Lessons in AI from Pella Corp.
Pella’s head of data science speaks at Iowa Technology Summit When Jacey Heuer joined Pella Corp. in 2020 as manager of advanced analytics and data science he was tasked with leveraging data and AI to help the nearly 100-year-old company reach its goal of doubling in size by 2025. In leading Pella’s team of data scientists over the last three years, he has seen that all components of a business
March 16, 2023
Registration open for 2023 Iowa Technology Summit
Registration for the Iowa Technology Summit 2023, hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa, is now open. Scheduled for April 3-4 in Des Moines, the event will again feature several sessions on a category of topics. This year’s tracks include cybersecurity, leadership, transformation, innovation and data. Author, founder and futurist Kian Gohar will give the keynote address, titled “The Global Implications of Technology Change.” The full agenda and the link to
