MHTA WLiT Happy Hour

Join the MHTA WLiT Leadership Committee for our Summer Happy Hour! Register today to network and mingle with women leading in technology.

Enjoy an evening of great networking with other technology professionals:

• Meet MHTA’s new President & CEO, Jeff Tollefson
• Meet the new WLiT Leadership Committee Chair
• Celebrate VSI Labs’ Sr. Project Manager Sara Sargent as she begins her 2000 mile journey to Santa Clara, CA in an autonomous research vehicle. Learn more about the Automated Drive West.
• Savor the flavors, surroundings and view from the 2nd floor terrace of the Calhoun Beach Club as you network.

Advanced Registration fee: $30
Walk-In fee: $40

Light refreshments and appetizers are included.

Robin Brown
CIO & Group Business Relationship Manager, North America Protein
Cargill

Alyssa Lawson
Associate
Robins Kaplan LLP

Denise Morelock
Client Engagement Director
ThreeBridge Solutions

Sara Schlauderaff
Vice President
Taylor Communications SCS

Jennifer Simon
Modern Workplace Solution Specialist
Microsoft

New WLiT Leadership Committee Chair

Women Leading in Technology (WLiT) is a program of the Minnesota High Tech Association that works to promote, educate and empower women in technology across Minnesota. The quarterly events attract over 250 women and men for education and networking.

2019 Events:
August 20 – Happy Hour – Calhoun Beach Club
October 22 – Program Event – Metropolitan Ballroom

The 2019 MHTA Tekne Awards have 12 categories, with 3 finalists in each. Who will be a finalist?
Attend this September 17 event to find out!

Be the first to know and congratulate the 2019 Tekne Awards Finalists. Robins Kaplan will host the event at their downtown Minneapolis office and provide an evening of food, drink, and great networking.

Don’t miss this complimentary event to celebrate Minnesota innovation.

Registration Fee: Complimentary

Walk-ins are welcome!

Bids & Bytes Benefit and Networking Event

The Bids & Bytes Benefit and Networking Event will be returning to Aria in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. 100 percent of the proceeds from this event go to the Minnesota High Technology Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Minnesota High Tech Association, for STEM programs and scholarships.

Network with Minnesota’s Science and Tech Leaders
Enjoy mingling with the leaders of Minnesota’s science and technology community while supporting the Minnesota High Technology Foundation.

Join the Fun of Our Live Auction
Bid on experiences hosted by leading executives:

1. Life-Saving Innovation–A private tour of Medtronic. Offered by Steve Arsenault, Vice President – IT – Global Shared Services, Medtronic
2. Technology Night with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offered by Justin Butler, Vice President of Technology, Minnesota Timberwolves
3. Robots and Golf Experience. Offered by Scott Singer, VP and Chief Security and Information Officer, PaR Systems
4. An Evening with Optum & UnitedHealthcare. Offered by
   – James Franke, CIO Enterprise Enablement and Platform Services, Optum
   – Todd Hauschildt, CIO, Optum OmniChannel
   – Phil McKoy, CIO, UnitedHealthcare
   – Keith Tanski, CTO Enterprise Enablement and Platform Services, Optum
5. Allianz Field Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Offered by Chris Wright, CEO, Minnesota United FC
6. Private Tour of the Minnesota State Capitol. Offered by Doug Carnival, Shareholder, McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered
7. 2020 Ceremonial First Pitch Experience. Offered by John Avenson, Vice President of Technology, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
8. University of Minnesota Athletes Village Tour plus Meet & Greet with Coach Lindsay Whalen. Offered by Dusty Clements, UMN

Silent Auction
View all silent auction items here.

Join Us For an Evening of Fun & Networking!

5:00 PM – Silent Auction Opens
6:30 PM – Silent Auction Closes
6:35 PM – Executive Remarks & Live Auction
7:00 PM – Meet the Students & Giving Moment
8:00 PM – Event Concludes

*Agenda and Experiences subject to change.

Tickets Prices:

Individual Tickets: $75
Individual + Guest Tickets $130 (save $20)
VIP Table of 8: $1,000 (Reserved table of 8 in a prime location + perks including extra drink tickets, table recognition and company name in program)

Join WLiT on Tuesday, October 22nd to hear Pam Borton present on Mastering Your Mindset to be the Optimistic Leader Your People and Team Expect.

Optimism, defined as hopefulness about the future and confidence in successful outcomes, is a key quality of emotional intelligence and critical to building and maintaining our resilience. Research has shown individuals who are high in optimism tend to be happier, and have positive attitudes and outlooks on life. What’s more, optimistic individuals have the ability to remain positive despite setbacks, a crucial differentiator between successful leaders and others in the workplace. In this interactive presentation, you’ll walk away with proven strategies and tools to:

• Boost your optimism, well-being, and mental outlook in life
• Strengthen your resilience, remain positive, and persevere despite life’s setbacks
• Learn how to motivate and inspire teammates and colleagues in the workplace

This event is Sold Out!

Each year the Tekne Awards shine a spotlight on Minnesota’s science and technology community by honoring innovation across numerous industries. The annual Tekne Awards gala draws our state’s most influential business, educational and government leaders together to celebrate Minnesota’s science and technology based economy.

The Tekne Awards are presented by the Minnesota High Tech Association.

Register by noon, Monday November 18th.

4:30 PM – Private reception (By invitation to finalists, sponsors and other guests)

5:00 PM – Gala arrival and registration

5:45 PM – Gala dinner

7:00 PM – Tekne Awards Program

• Finalist recognition and awarding of recipients in 12 categories
• Public policy awardees
• Small business innovation research/Small business technology transfer awardees
• Lifetime achievement award
• Presentation of 2019 student scholars
• Giving moment for STEM and future student scholarships

8:30 PM – Post-Award Celebration

Join us December 10th for the MHTA Annual CIO Panel. Each year, MHTA brings together CIOs from local organizations to share thoughts on topics of interest for the upcoming year. The esteemed panel members will each provide their insights on a specific issue for 2020. Join us on December 10th for one of MHTA’s most popular events and get a glimpse into what some of the area’s CIOs expect to see in the coming year.

Panelists include:

• Anil Arcalgud, EVP & CIO, Ecolab
• John Avenson, VP of Technology, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
• Dr. Sameer Badlani, CIO, Fairview Health Services
• Sean Lennon, CIO, Medtronic
• Mary Lynne Perushek, CIO, Mortenson Construction
• Tarek Tomes, CIO, State of Minnesota

Fees

MHTA Member – $49

Non-member – $99

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors

Printing Sponsor

Anil Arcalgud
EVP & CIO
Ecolab

John Avenson
VP of Technology
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club

Dr. Sameer Badlani
MD, FACP, CIO
Fairview Health Services

Sean Lennon
CIO
Medtronic

Mary Lynne Perushek
CIO
Mortenson Construction

Tarek Tomes
CIO
State of Minnesota