Based in Bridgeport, WV, Trilogy Innovations, and its supporting partners are hosting the 3rd Annual TECH YEAH Conference on June 20, 2024. TECH YEAH was created to share all the exciting things happening in the tech industry here in West Virginia. This event will bring together stakeholders from Government agencies, IT and Research service providers, and high-tech software and cloud vendors. The mission to shine a light on the extensive capabilities and resources right here in the great state of West Virginia. With a focus on WV economic development and a spotlight on the extensive capabilities of WV-based government agencies and supporting contractors and vendors, we hope that you'll consider joining us.

From 7am to 4:30 pm on June 20th, 2024, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown, WV, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from stakeholders representing key organizations, such as FBI, Dept of Treasury, CMS, HHS, NOAA, Dept of Energy(NETL), Dept of Defense(Air Force) and their impacts on West Virginia's economy.

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TECH YEAH CONFERENCE - AGENDA

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7:00-8:30 Registration / Breakfast

8:30-8:35 Welcome Remarks & Conference Kickoff

8:35-8:45 - Conference Overview 

8:45-9:15 - Keynote Speaker - David Carroll - Associate Director for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

9:15-10:15 - CXO Panel

10:15-10:45 - Networking & Snack Break

10:45-11:45 - Generative AI / Data Transformation Panel

11:45-1:00 - Lunch & Networking

12:30-1:15 - West Virginia Economic Development Panel

1:15-2:15 - Breakout Session #1 - Cybersecurity Panel

1:15-2:15 - Breakout Session #2 - How to win a SBIR PHASE III Panel

2:15-2:45 - Afternoon Snack & Networking Break

2:45-3:45 - Government Acquisition & Small Business Panel

3:45-4:15 - Closing Remarks & Networking

 

Panel sessions are up to 45 minutes in length, per panel with 15 minutes for audience questions.

 

We hope that you'll join us as we work to build a strong economic future and continue to raise the prominence of the West Virginia's innovative spirit and "get it done" work ethic.

 

We will be having a reception / business networking event the night before the conference on June 19th at the Morgantown Marriott on the Waterfront. We have reserved a block of rooms for those traveling in from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Huntsville, AL.

Special Thanks to our event coordinating companies and state officials: Forge Business Solutions, Wilcat Associates, Allegheny Science & Technology, Shelley's Events, Vertx Partners, Mantech.

 

Quick Details:

When: June 20th, 2024

Where: Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place: Two Waterfront Place Morgantown, WV 26501

Topics include: CXO Panel, WV Economic Development, Generative AI and Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, How to win a SBIR PHASE III, Government Acquisition and Small Business Panel.

Who's Attending: Large, Medium, and Small System & Service Integrators, Technology Vendors, and WV Economic Development Stakeholders, Government Representatives, and Academia/Universities.

Speaking Session Length: 1 hour per panel

How many people are we expecting?: 500 attendees

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Please reach out to Randy Cottle, President & Co-Founder of Trilogy Innovations & President of the Charles Robert Pinkerton Foundation with any questions at 215-206-3028 or randy.cottle@trilogyit.com.

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