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#NCTECHGolf

Business and technology leaders from across North Carolina gather at Pinehurst for a golf tourney that includes breakfast, lunch, and prizes presented at the Awards Luncheon. Regardless of your golf skills, it is a great opportunity to have some productive time away from the office and build critical relationships with tech leaders from across the state.

The popular CIO Foursome sponsorship allows sponsors to choose from committed CIOs to participate in their golf foursome for the day. Golfers are capped at 124, but there are other opportunities to participate.

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#NCTECHLeadership

An annual favorite, the Leadership Summit is hosted by NC TECH along with its Board of Directors and Advisors. Geared towards executives, this summit provides the opportunity to hear from some of the tech sector’s influential leaders on a variety of topics, from talent to transformation, through both structured discussions and more informal networking and engagement opportunities. Attendance is capped at 200. 

Thriving Through Leadership: Building a Culture of Innovation + Continuous Learning is more than a theme—it's a call to action for leaders at every level. In a world marked by rapid change, evolving technologies, and increasing complexity, thriving organizations are those that prioritize adaptability, empower experimentation, and embed learning into the fabric of their culture. This conference explores how visionary leadership can ignite innovation, foster psychological safety, and create the conditions for continuous growth—both for individuals and organizations.  

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NC TECH Awards

Now Accepting Applications

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NC TECH, in partnership with Presenting Sponsor Cherry Bekaert, is excited to open the application process for the 2025 NC TECH Awards. This page provides details on award categories, eligibility criteria, and the application link. We invite you to register for one of several upcoming webinars to learn more about the awards application process and the event. The deadline to apply is July 25.

Awards are presented across three primary categories:

  • Company Performance – Honoring technology companies that are scaling quickly, launching innovative products, expanding their market presence, creating jobs, and making significant contributions to North Carolina’s tech ecosystem.
  • Core Innovation – Recognizing companies and organizations that are leveraging technologies to address complex challenges, disrupt industries, and deliver measurable impact.
  • Individual – Celebrating leaders whose achievements and influence have shaped the tech sector in North Carolina.

As NC TECH’s premier annual event, the Awards program convenes leaders from the tech industry, business community, academia, and government to celebrate innovation, growth, and leadership. The 2025 NC TECH Awards will take place on December 9 at the Raleigh Convention Center, with more than 700 attendees expected. The evening includes a networking reception, seated dinner, and the awards ceremony.

 

NC TECH Award Webinars: Tips to Submit an award winning application and more.

Join NC TECH for a brief webinar to learn about the award categories, selection process, and tips/tricks for making your application stand out. We will also review sponsorship opportunities.

Visit the application site linked below and choose one of the remaining dates to participate.

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NEXT TECH Award Winners Recognized

NEXT TECH

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Business North Carolina collaborated with NC TECH to create the Next Tech Award to recognize North Carolina’s rising stars in our state’s tech and tech-enabled companies. The award is meant to spotlight those individuals who often work in the trenches of an organization, and who keep pushing projects and objectives forward.

This year's NEXT TECH winners were recognized in the June edition of Business NC.

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Upcoming Events

Get2Know

Monthly (Virtual)

Get2Know NC TECH is our monthly informal virtual gathering meant for people thinking of joining NC TECH, or members who want a refresher on how to get involved in the tech community. Join us for this virtual event and meet other tech professionals and see how NC TECH plans to help advance our state’s robust tech eco system. This event is free and available to both members and non-members.

NC TECH pulse

2025 Q3 Leadership Poll Results Webinar

NC TECH will poll roughly 400 leaders in the state's tech sector during the last month of each quarter. A live web briefing on the results will be held shortly after each poll is conducted. 

July 16

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Government Vendor Network (Virtual + In-person)

The Government Vendor Network (GVN) is a forum for member companies who have an interest in doing business with state government to hear from North Carolina's leaders in state government. Join us for the third quarter meeting on July 22 at the offices of Smith Anderson.

This event is free for NC TECH members, but registration is required.
A virtual registration option is available for those who cannot attend in-person.

July 22

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Brews + Bytes + Insights: Network With Innovation Pros (Triangle)

Join us for a brief program featuring MetLife Global Technology Leaders, followed by networking opportunities to meet the speakers and fellow tech professionals.

July 22

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Member Drop-In (Triangle)

Learn more about NC TECH and network with other Triangle-based NC TECH members at this informal, drop-in style breakfast. This event is free and open to employees of member companies, organizations, and institutions.

July 24

Talent + Workforce Development

Center for Technology Workforce Innovation

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NC TECH has joined forces with MetLife to establish the Center for Technology Workforce Innovation, a unique partnership designed to serve as a hub for the state’s tech employers and employees providing resources, thought leadership, and collaboration with the overarching goal of fostering growth and vitality in North Carolina’s technology sector.

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NC TECH Job Board

 

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Check out NC TECH's new job board platform and post open roles at your company. Job seekers can sign up to receive notices as new positions are posted ensuring opportunities are shared with candidates.

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Meet the Employer 

 

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A unique way for NC TECH member companies to connect with candidates. The webinars highlight the employer's organization, culture, and benefits, introduce recruiters and tech leaders, and highlight current or upcoming job opportunities. 

Upcoming dates:

October 1 - RapidScale

October 2 - Deutsche Bank

If you're not a member, we encourage you to join our network of 700+ member companies, organizations and institutions and take advantage of all membership has to offer. View our 2025 Membership Brochure for an overview of NC TECH. 

SPECIAL OFFER: New members choose ONE of the offers below: 

Click the member benefits button below to learn more about membership and how to join. To learn more about membership, contact our Membership Team at Membership@nctech.org or 919.856.0393.

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What If We’ve Been Overlooking the Real Catalyst for Innovation?

At this year’s NC TECH Leadership Summit, I’ll highlight the role middle managers play in shaping cultures where team members want to stick around, are encouraged to take bold risks toward innovation, and are empowered to perform at a high level without burning out.

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Take 5 With Kim Lanphear, CEO, Apparo

The Take 5 series features brief 5-question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog, and through social media. Meet our next Take 5 executive, Kim Lanphear, CEO at Apparo

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