Networking
The Mississippi Technology Alliance offers a number of networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and technology professionals.
MTA presents the Capital Innovators Discovery Luncheon series – a monthly opportunity to network and hear the business strategies that have made Mississippi entrepreneurs successful. In 2009, Discovery Luncheons will be held on April 7, May 5, June 9, July 14, August 4, September 1 and October 6. Luncheons are held at the University Club in Downtown Jackson from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The Second Annual Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame Gala was held June 2, 2009 at the Jackson Marriott. This unique event honored Jim Barksdale with the Mississippi Innovators Legends Award, and induction into the Hall of Fame. The other 2009 Hall of Fame inductees are Viking Range Founder Fred Carl, NASA Astronaut Fred Haise and University of Mississippi Medical Center physician Dr. James D. Hardy.
The Conference on High Technology will celebrate ten years as Mississippi's premier innovation and technology conference. The 2009 Conference on High Technology will be held November 18-19 at the Jackson Convention Complex. The conference brings together technology, economic develompent, academic, manufacturing and business professionals from throughout Mississippi and surrounding states for a two-day event that includes a reception for sponsors and speakers, numerous informative sessions, networking breaks and a luncheon with a top keynote speaker. Past speakers have included George Gilder, Jeff Taylor, Guy Kawasaki and Bill Rayburn. More details about the 2009 Conference on High Technology will be posted soon.
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For more information about MTA events, contact Sandra Buckley.