Outlook for Tech (Charlotte)

February 12, 2026

#OUTLOOKFORTECHNC

NC TECH’s annual statewide kick-off event is packed with leading perspectives on trends and innovations shaping technology. This event will include executive panel discussions, a predictions keynote, an innovation briefing, NC TECH’s 2026 Preview, the release of the annual ‘State of the Technology Industry’ Report, a tech expo, and more.

Featured Speakers

2026 Predictions

Sharyn Leaver
Chief Research Officer
Forrester

Annual NC STIR Briefing: How Does NC's Tech Sector Stack Up?

Ted Abernathy
Managing Partner
Economic Leadership

When + Where

Thursday, February 12
The Revelry
701 Keswick Ave #110 Charlotte, NC 28206

Registration

Member Registration: $275

Member Table of 6: $1,750

Non-Member Registration: $550

Non-Member Table: $3,500

Sponsorship

Are you interested in sponsoring this event? View the Sponsorship Menu below and contact Tracy Sternberg.

Sponsorship Menu

Agenda

9:00 am
Registration and Tech Expo Opens

9:00 am
VIP Breakfast (Invitation Only)

10:15 am
Welcome + NC TECH Business Meeting

10:30 am
2026 Predictions
Sharyn Leaver, Chief Research Officer, Forrester

11:15 am
Annual NC STIR Briefing: How Does NC's Tec Sector Stack Up?
Ted Abernathy, Executive Director, Economic Leadership LLC

11:35 am
Tech Expo + Break

12:00 pm
Lunch Service

12:45 pm
Industry Outlook

1:05 pm
Employment Outlook

1:35 pm
Cyber Trends Industry Outlook

2:35 pm
AI Executive Conversation

3:05 pm
Closing Remarks

3:15 pm
Reception

If you have questions about this event, reach out to Tracy Sternberg.