Educate. Innovate. Prosper.
Building opportunity for Washington’s people, companies, and communities.
Educate. Innovate. Prosper.
Building opportunity for Washington’s people, companies, and communities.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR SEASON
Our spring event season has wrapped — here's a look back before we announce what's next this August.
This year's luncheon featured a keynote conversation with Rajeev Badyal and Chris Weber of Amazon Leo, offering a rare look inside one of the largest infrastructure investments in Washington state's history, alongside a Space Startup Showcase curated by Space Northwest.
Hundreds of leaders from business, research, education, and government turned out to make the case that Washington is emerging as a center of the space economy.
The June 3rd Summit brought curated deal flow and high-signal networking to Microsoft's campus, with keynotes from Jaime Teevan of Microsoft and Vijaye Raji of OpenAI, plus 30+ founder tables at the evening showcase spanning ten sectors, from AI and cybersecurity to space and climate tech.
INNOVATION IN ACTION | Programs That Connect and Inspire
THE TALENT EXCHANGE
The Talent Exchange connects HR leaders, recruiters, and education partners to map Washington’s talent pipeline. Through lunch sessions and a statewide summit, participants share insights, build connections, and shape inclusive career pathways for the future. Back this fall!
Discovery Series
The Discovery Series brings Washington's top researchers, leaders, and officials together for lunch, conversation, and fresh insight — giving you direct access to the people shaping what's next. The series will return this fall.
Insights in Hindsight
What do seasoned entrepreneurs do differently the second (or third) time around? This kickoff session in the Insights in Hindsight series brings together founders who have built, scaled, and tried again. - Next one is during Seattle Tech Week: July 28th!
RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Understanding WA State Economic Growth Article
This report identifies the three biggest risks to Washington's future competitiveness — a projected shortfall of 120,000–135,000 skilled tech workers, heavy economic concentration in one industry and county, and a slide to 14th in CNBC's Top States for Business rankings — with lessons drawn from how peer regions are responding.
Understanding WA State Economic Growth — Facts Slide Deck
A visual briefing on Washington's economic performance: the three drivers of GDP growth, how the state benchmarks against peers, and the key challenges — population growth, cost of living, and employer concentration — facing continued growth.
Unlock Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities
Explore our innovative sponsorship packages designed to elevate your brand visibility and engagement. Our booklet offers unique levels of sponsorship, including the Pioneer, Innovator, and Visionary tiers, each crafted to provide exceptional value and partnership benefits. Discover how you can join us in driving technology and education forward. Download our sponsorship booklet now to learn more!
The Technology Alliance is a statewide, non-profit organization of leaders from Washington’s technology-based businesses and research institutions united by the vision of a vibrant innovation economy that benefits all of Washington's citizens. Through programs, events, data analysis, and policy activities, we advance excellence in education, research, and entrepreneurship to support the growth of our high-impact industries; the creation of high-wage jobs; and economic prosperity for our entire state.