2008 State of Technology Luncheon: Photos
Microsoft’s Brad Smith introduces the Governor to kick off the 2008 luncheon.
Governor Chris Gregoire delivers opening remarks to launch our entertaining and informative program.
Technology Alliance Chair Marty Smith shares highlights from our latest study of the size and impact of Washington’s technology sector.
Marty also asked attendees to signal their support for providing Washington’s students with a strong foundation in mathematics by completing postcards addressed to the State Board of Education. The Technology Alliance collected more than 400 completed postcards at the event.
Zander Nosler, co-founder of The Coffee Equipment Company, accepts the Alliance of Angels 2008 Company of the Year Award from Jeremy Jaech, experienced entrepreneur and incoming chair of the Technology Alliance.
The Technology Alliance was pleased to recognize Alliance of Angels program chair Dan Rosen for his leadership in celebration of AoA’s 10th anniversary.
Internet pioneer and Turing Award winner Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google, offers an insider’s perspective of the past, present and future of the Internet with University of Washington’s Ed Lazowska during our keynote presentation.
Leaders from business, research and government were on hand for an insightful conversation with a true technology visionary who helped reshape the way we connect with customers, family, friends…even total strangers halfway around the globe.
Vint responds to questions submitted by the audience.