MnTech News & Updates
October 17, 2024
Recapping Tech Talent 2024
Each fall, the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) hosts the Tech Talent Conference, bringing together technical leaders, educators, policy makers, and…
September 26, 2024
Finalists for 2024 Tekne Awards Unveiled
In recognition of the excellence and innovation within Minnesota’s technology ecosystem, the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) proudly announced 52…
September 17, 2024
Meet the 21st Cohort of ACE Leadership
The Minnesota Technology Association is thrilled to announce the 21st cohort of the ACE Leadership Program. For nearly two decades, this program has nurtured…
August 19, 2024
20th Cohort of ACE Leadership Graduates
Last week, the 20th cohort of the ACE Leadership Program gathered near downtown Minneapolis to take the final step in their leadership development program:…
July 30, 2024
One Non-Profit’s Tekne Triumph
Last year at the 2023 Tekne Awards, createMPLS took home the Building Our Future Tekne Award for their work in inspiring youth to consider careers in…
June 24, 2024
TWIST Program Gives Teachers Hands-On Experience in STEM
TWIST Program Gives Teachers Hands-On Experience in STEM Teachers are familiar with a common complaint from students: “When am I ever going to use this in the…
June 18, 2024
Meet the 20th Cohort of ACE Leadership
The Minnesota Technology Association is thrilled to highlight the 20th cohort of the ACE Leadership Program. For nearly two decades, this program has nurtured…
May 28, 2024
Highlights from Women Leading in Technology – May 2024
Last week, the Women Leading in Technology community gathered for a candid fireside chat on Artificial Intelligence between two industry experts, Sonali…
May 21, 2024
Legislative Update: May 21, 2024
By – Jeff Tollefson, CEO, MnTech At least it’s over. That’s one way to assess what transpired in the final days of a highly contentious and partisan…
May 14, 2024
Highlights from Tech Connect 2024
On May 8th, Minnesota’s technology community gathered for another edition of Tech Connect at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Over 500 individuals…
April 22, 2024
Students Honored at the 2024 Aspirations in Computing Awards
On Thursday, April 18, the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Program (MnAiC) celebrated 40 students for their achievements in technology with the Aspirations…
April 8, 2024
MnTech Receives DEED Grant for Tech Workforce Development
We are pleased to share that the Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) has been awarded $285,000 by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…
March 19, 2024
Five Reasons to Attend Tech Connect 2024
For more than 20 years, Tech Connect has been Minnesota’s premier technology showcase. On May 8, this one-day conference put on by the Minnesota…
February 13, 2024
Catching Up With ACE Alumni: Jon Beattie of SPS Commerce
Jon Beattie, a Senior Engineering Manager at SPS Commerce, participated in the 18th cohort of ACE Leadership back in 2023. Since his graduation, Jon has been…