Connecting Professionals
TAI hosts over 100 events each year across the state of Iowa for members and all those who love tech. Below are our signature TAI events.Monthly Event
TechBrew Series
TechBrew is a free, casual networking event for TAI members, entrepreneurs, educators, technologists, business people, and government professionals, and the public. The series aims to bring together all those who love Iowa tech. TechBrews are hosted in communities across Iowa, including Des Moines, Council Bluffs, North Iowa, Cedar Valley, and Ottumwa. TechBrews are held in the morning or in the evening depending on the location.
Interested in starting a TechBrew in your community? Contact Tyler Wyngarden.
June 23, 2020
Prometheus Awards
The most prestigious recognition for Iowa’s technology industry, this annual awards dinner brings together leaders from technology, business, education, and government to celebrate the year’s most momentous innovations and achievements.
august 28, 2020
Iowa Tech Open
A summer event tailored for business and technology leaders to gather for a day of golf, networking and business development.
September 28-29, 2020
Iowa Technology Summit
The Iowa Technology Summit convenes creators and consumers of technology from startups to Fortune 500 companies representing a wide range of industries. This day-long event is designed by and for TAI’s members to share ideas and discuss how Iowa companies are addressing challenges and leveraging emerging technologies.
October 7, 2020
Iowa High School Tech Summit
The Iowa High School Tech Summit exposes high school students to technology companies and careers across Iowa. IT professionals give engaging and insightful presentations designed to challenge stereotypes, demystify the industry, and inspire the next generation of Iowa’s high-tech workforce. The conference is open and free to any Iowa high school student to expose them to technology professionals and careers in Iowa.
December 3, 2020
Catalysts Live 2020
Be inspired by the stories of the featured Catalysts and celebrate diversity in technology. Network with the technology community at the cocktail hour in the gallery followed by TED-style talks from each Catalyst honored that year.