Tech Titans

Mark your calendar for Friday, May 8 - a night designed to inspire curious minds and create unforgettable memories!

Explore a variety of interactive hands-on activities and marvel at the impressive robotic displays sprinkled throughout the concourse. Stop by the Tech Titans booth to learn more about our STEM programs and meet our team!

The Frisco RoughRiders will take on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals beginning at 7:05 pm. Game tickets start at $15 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Tech Titans’ STEM initiatives when you purchase through our unique link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Steamnight287

Coffee & Conversations next Wednesday is your first chance to Meet & Greet our new President/CEO Wendi R. Wilburn! So make a plan to start your day with us and hear firsthand about Wendi’s vision and exciting plans for the organization. Register now at https://business.techtitans.org/events/details/coffee-conversations-at-north-texas-commission-4901?calendarMonth=2026-04-01

2x the networking, 2x the growth! Registrations are open on our website.

Next week is a big week! Are you registered?

This morning marked Paul Bendel's final board meeting, closing out years of wisdom and unwavering support that have been foundational to Tech Titans' growth and success. We were delighted to present Paul with a special gift to ensure he is fully equipped for the many rounds of golf he has planned! We hope his retirement is filled with sunny skies, perfect greens and endless relaxation. We also want to thank our board of directors for their leadership during our transition to a new Executive Director. Look for more on this in the new year!

Tech Titans closed out its 2025 Tech Industry Luncheon Series with a star-packed lineup of speakers on a timely topic, Leading Quantum Readiness from Innovation to Security, last Friday. The event also marked the launch of the organization’s new Quantum Technology Forum. We look forward to bringing the DFW tech community another year of expert-led programs in 2026!

Kick off your Tuesday with Coffee & Conversations hosted by Trinetix! Registrations requested for planning purposes: https://business.techtitans.org/events/details/coffee-conversations-hosted-by-trinetix-4873?calendarMonth=2025-11-01

Friday's Tech Industry Luncheon, presented by UTDesign, is the kick off of our NEW Quantum Technology Forum!

Speakers include:
- State Senator Tan Parker on the Texas Quantum Initiative
- David Cardona, Co-founder, COO and General Counsel, Strangeworks
- David Wiese, Senior Director, IonQ
- Mitch Thornton, Executive Director of the Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity at SMU
- Mike Thompson, CEO, QuantaCyber

Get quantum ready with Tech Titans! Register now at https://business.techtitans.org/events/details/tech-industry-luncheon-leading-quantum-readiness-from-innovation-to-security-4890?calendarMonth=2025-11-01

Tech Titans is excited to announce our STEM Initiative was recently honored with the 2025 Innovation Award for Talent Pipeline and Workforce: STEM and Students presented by the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA).

Please join us in congratulating Tech Titans STEM Director Reme Miah, Tech Titans Board Chair Marvin Harris and Tech Titans Executive Director Paul Bendel!

The award recognizes TECNA members who have developed innovative workforce or talent pipeline initiatives for K-12 STEM, higher education STEM, CTE or internships.

Learn more at https://business.techtitans.org/news/details/tech-titans-stem-initiative-honored-with-2025-tecna-innovation-award

October's Industry Luncheon cuts straight to the chase: What does modern tech leadership look like in an AI-powered enterprise? Join us for this peer-to-peer discussion as we tackle the real challenges facing today's Chief Technology and Information Officers. Register now at https://business.techtitans.org/events/details/tech-industry-luncheon-the-future-of-the-cto-cio-in-an-ai-world-4889?calendarMonth=2025-10-01