Vermont Technology Alliance

Female Founders Speaker Series: B Corps
2024-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry St., Burlington, Vermont, 05401
The Female Founders Speaker Series, presented by VCET, wraps up its 8th season with a panel of women who lead B Corps Businesses.
Speakers include:

Sascha Mayer of Mamava
Marie McClure of Green Mountain Power
Erin Fagnant of KSV
Emily Doyle of Ursa Major

Agenda:
5:30-5:40pm – Mingle, grab a drink and get settled.
5:40-6:30pm – Panel led by Sam Roach-Gerber
6:30-7pm – Audience Q&A
Enjoy an evening that will inspire and energize. Stick around to network. Snacks and a cash bar are provided. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend in person, not to worry. As always, the event will be recorded and available to stream after the event.
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Peak Pitch 2024 @ Sugarbush
2024-03-12 08:30 - 16:00 | Sugarbush Resort, 840 Sugarbush Access Road, Warren, VT, 05674, United States
Hosted by VTTA member FreshTracks Capital, Peak Pitch Vermont, now in its 18th year, is a skiing, networking and fundraising event held at Sugarbush Mountain. Entrepreneurs are paired on a chairlift with an investor or advisor, and provided the chance to deliver their elevator pitch on the way up the mountain during a fun and active day out on the mountain.
Lunch and pitching will happen Rumble’s Bistro and Bar, located in Lincoln Peak Village at Sugarbush Resort, at the base of the mountain, adjacent to Clay Brook.
Agenda:
8:30 – Check In & Breakfast
9:15 – Sample Pitch & Rules
9:30 – Skiing & Pitching!
12:30 – Lunch
1:15 – Pitch Off & Prizes Awarded
…then ski until 4!

Medical Innovation from the Clinician & Health System Perspective
2024-03-28 16:30 - 19:30 | Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH, 03766, United States
The MedTech Collaborative presents a panel discussion focused on Medical Innovation from the perspective of clinicians and those working in a healthcare system.
Panelists include Edward J Merrens, Chief Clinical Officer at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and other clinicians at Dartmouth and independent physicians.
The event will be held in Auditorium E at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Find details and register here.

LaunchVT ’24 Cohort Kick Off Mixer
2024-04-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine Street, Burlington, 05403, United States
LaunchVT‘s accelerator cohort kicks off at Zero Gravity for our first learning session in the afternoon. When the Beer Garden opens up at 4, friends from our LaunchVT community of stakeholders are encouraged to drop by and meet the new cohort of founders.
No registration required – open to the public.
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Are H-2B Visas the Solution to your Workforce Shortage?
2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development hosts Becky Fu von Trapp, an immigration lawyer from Dinse P.C., for a virtual presentation about the ins and outs of H-2B visas.
H-2B visas are temporary non-agricultural work visas utilized by a diverse array of industries to fulfill their seasonal workforce needs. These include sectors such as hospitality, ski resorts, landscaping, construction, certain manufacturing businesses, and more.
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Invention 2 Venture Conference
2024-04-18 13:00 - 16:30 | UVM Silver House Pavillion, 61 Summitt Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
UVM Innovations presents the annual Invention 2 Venture Conference on April 18.
The 19th annual Invention 2 Venture (I2V) Conference pulls together dynamic experts, academic researchers, students, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Vermont and New England to talk about how to protect, develop and finance your ideas. They share resources, what’s worked for them… and what can work for you.
The event is part of UVM’s Research Week, April 15-April 19.
Find more here on Invention 2 Venture.

MedTech Collaborative Burlington Event: Transitioning Innovations to Market
2024-05-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Patrick Leahy Building Room, 102, 105 Carrigan Drive, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Join the MedTech Collaborative for an event on the UVM campus featuring a dynamic panel discussion on the journey of medical innovation from concept to commercialization, specifically highlighting challenges and innovations in developing transformative products.
About the Panelists

Roger Labrecque
Roger is an experience innovator in vascular, endovascular, and cardiovascular technologies, with over 20 patents. He excels in early-stage research and innovation, focusing on user needs and collaboration with physicians, while emphasizing the value of practical and impactful innovations.

David J. Schneider, MD
Award-winning physician and scientist, Dr. Schneider researches links between diabetes, heart disease, and the role of platelets in atherosclerosis. He is the Co-Founder & CSO of Prolocor, developers of a novel predictive test that is the first to measure FcyRIIa, a biomarker found on the surface of platelets.

Jeff Chu (Moderator)
Jeff is a seasoned medical device developer and technologist with expertise in software, hardware, and biomechanical systems.

Register here

Southern Vermont Economy Summit
2024-05-21 08:00 - 17:30 | Mount Snow
The Southern Vermont Economy Summit is May 21 at Mount Snow, Vermont.
This annual event is a time for community, municipal, and business leaders across Southern Vermont to come together to think big, learn something new, ask questions, and connect.
The keynote speaker is Chris Estes,Co-Executive Director – Community Strategies Group of the Aspen Institute. Chris will address “A National Perspective on Strategies for Rural”
Find more information and register here.

Generator's JumpStart Expo & Pitch Night
2024-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Generator, 40 Sears Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
JumpStart is 12-week personalized group coaching experience, hosted by Generator, that leads budding small business owners from prototype to fully launched, fully functional product-based business.
The JumpStart Expo & Pitch Night will feature a public showcase of the JumpStart participants’ products, and over the course of the event every entrepreneur will pitch their company/product to the public and their peers! You’ll get to hear each business plan straight from the founders themselves – with plenty of time for questions and feedback.
The 2024 JumpStart Cohort features 10 entrepreneurs with product-based businesses ranging from personalized coconuts and bespoke full-suspension mountain bikes, to small batch botanical perfumes and fashion forward up-cycled garments.
The event is free and a cash bar and light fare will be provided.
Register here.

Vermont Tech Networking Event at The Hub CoWorks in Rutland
2024-05-30 17:30 - 20:00 | The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row, Suite 201, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
Plan to attend a networking event at The Hub CoWorks in Rutland May 30. Vermont’s tech community and supporters are invited to come together for an event focused on networking, collaboration, and sharing ideas.
This gathering is presented by Vermont Tech Meetup in partnership with The Vermont Technology Alliance (VTTA) and hosted at The Hub CoWorks. This meetup promises an opportunity for professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts within the technology sector to meet and make new connections and a discussion about creating a tech startup and Startup Rutland’s accelerator program.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 30
Location: The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row Rutland, VT 05701 on the second floor
Price: Free
Schedule: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 PM

5:30 PM: Mix, mingle, and enjoy delicious food and beverages
6:00 PM: A discussion on “How to Start a Startup: Fundraising, Accelerators & Startup Insights.” Mose Cassaro: Will be talking everything gener8tor and StartUp Rutland, offering insights into the upcoming gBETA accelerator program and how it can support emerging founders and startups in Vermont. Marty Markenson: Will dive into the essentials of starting and scaling a startup from the perspective of a bootstrapped founder.
6:30 PM: Questions and more information
7:00 PM: Open Mic
7:30 PM: Mix, mingle, and enjoy delicious food and beverages

What’s on Offer:
Networking: Find valuable connections with fellow tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Food & Beverages: Enjoy complimentary refreshments provided by our generous sponsors, gener8tor and StartUp Rutland.
Collaboration: An open platform to discuss projects, ideas, and opportunities for collaboration within Vermont’s tech ecosystem.
About Our Key Sponsors:

gener8tor is a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and accelerator that brings together startup founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, musicians and artists. The gener8tor platform includes more than 75 programs spanning startup accelerators, corporate programming, speaker series, conferences, skills accelerators and fellowships. gener8tor believes that everyone deserves opportunities, regardless of race, place or gender.

StartUp Rutland is a VTTA member that aims to nurture and retain high-growth startups and entrepreneurs in Rutland, Vermont. Through an effective incubation and acceleration program, StartUp Rutland leverages extensive expertise and a global network to support its portfolio companies, fostering significant growth and innovation.
Register on the Tech Meetup Page Here

LaunchVT Demo Night
2024-06-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
This annual pitch competition highlights the 2024 LaunchVT cohort and their startup businesses. Demo Night showcases these promising new businesses and their founders after they have completed LaunchVT’s intensive, 12-week accelerator program. Each cohort team will present their pitch to judges and the audience to win one of our cash prizes.
Find more here.

UVM Rise Summit
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-25 | Grand Maple Ballroom, UVM Davis Center, 590 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
UVM presents RISE (Research, Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship), a free, two-day, summit that brings research, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship together to spur change for a better tomorrow.
The conference will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and energized community members to address a myriad of complex challenges. Topics of discussion will include how to build flood resilience, strengthen food systems, enhance educational opportunities for learners of all ages, amplify technology solutions for energy and community systems, and converge on ideas for a sustainable future.
This is an in-person event, but virtual attendance options will be offered.
Find more information and register here.

Education + AI Summit
2024-06-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
aiVermont is presenting a summit at Hula that will explore Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. The session is aimed toward secondary school educators, but is open to anyone interested in the teaching and use of AI in the classroom. Educators can earn professional development credit for attending the summit.
The session will explore effective classroom strategies, tools, and ethical practices using AI. Interact with peers, newbies and experts to learn the why, what, and how of AI tech.
The full-day session will include hands-on workshops and a keynote presentation by Casey Mock, from the Center on Humane Technology speaking on the AI Dilemma.
Tickets are $30 before May 1 and $25 after May 1.
Find more information and register here

Vermont Tech Meetup & BBQ
2024-06-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Oakledge Park, 11 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, 05401, United States
Join us for a fun-filled, informal evening of grilling and networking at the beautiful Oakledge Park in Burlington.
This event is for anyone working or interested in the technology industry: technology is loosely defined, all are welcome.
Date: Thursday, June 27
Location: Oakledge Park (will message the meetup with the final location)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
What to bring:Yourself and your interest in tech! A dish or drink to share (optional, but appreciated)
Food and Drinks: We’ll be providing burgers and hot dogs (both meat and vegetarian options) as well as light snacks. While we’ve got the basics covered, we always appreciate when attendees bring additional food or drinks to share!
This event is open to anyone interested in technology, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out.
It’s a great opportunity to expand your network, talk about tech, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening by the lake.
This event is proudly sponsored by Manafall, a Vermont-based fully integrated startup studio and augmented team that helps bring your digital products to market.
Register here

Migrating from On-Premise Servers to the Cloud: Tech Tuesday Presented by Open Approach
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
Open Approach’s next Tech Tuesday virtual peer group session will focus on migrating from on-premise servers to the cloud. Key aspects such as assessment and planning, migration strategies, data and application migration, security compliance and management, ongoing maintenance, and more will be covered.
VTTA member Open Approach is passionate about creating a space where IT professionals can come together to share knowledge, learn from each other, and build valuable connections. That’s why Open Approach hosts Tech Tuesdays: Peer Group Sessions each month, aiming to foster meaningful discussions within the IT community.
Recognizing the value of connecting across industries to discuss the latest tech trends and challenges, Open Approach offers these virtual peer group sessions exclusively for IT professionals. It’s a strictly sales-free environment, designed to provide a forum where you can freely discuss your challenges without feeling pressured by sales requests.
This is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals and gain valuable insights into optimizing your IT infrastructure. Look forward to productive discussions and meaningful connections at the upcoming session.
Register here

Med Tech Collaborative Event - Data Science and Entrepreneurship
2024-08-29 16:30 - 19:30 | VCET, 266 Main St,, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The MedTech Collaborative hosts a panel discussion on “Innovations in Healthcare Data Sciences,” Thursday, August 29, at 4:30 PM at the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, VCET in Burlington. Startup founders and experts will explore the intersection of healthcare, data science, and entrepreneurship, focusing on data governance, ethical data use, and innovative strategies for advancing healthcare.
Learn how data science is driving groundbreaking innovations and entrepreneurial opportunities in healthcare. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to meet and learn with our panel of entrepreneurs and subject matter experts.
Panelists:
Bryn Loftness – CEO & Co-Founder, Biobe
Allison Kaigle Holm – Director of Data Governance, UVM Health
Eryney Marrogi – Medical Student, UVM
Moderated by Jeff Chu – Med Tech Expert and Co-Founder of Features VC.
Register here

VTTA Sunset Dinner and Networking Event at the Basin Harbor Club
2024-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Basin Harbor Club, 4800 Basin Harbor Road,, Vergennes, VT, 05491, United States
Plan to attend the Vermont Technology Alliance’s annual Sunset Networking Event at the Basin Harbor Club on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vergennes, VT. Join VTTA members, friends and supporters for spirits, great food, and networking as the sun goes down on Lake Champlain.
The Basin Harbor Club is a beautiful resort on the shores of Lake Champlain. We’ll be gathering at the Surprise Garden Lawn and adjacent Terrace Room to enjoy a chef-prepared buffet (see the menu) with a cocktail reception prior, with each guest receiving a drink ticket for alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Come join us for an informal, relaxing evening of good food, drink and conversation as the sun goes down over Lake Champlain. Bring your significant other, employees, friends, colleagues, and clients – all are welcome. There is limited space, so don’t hesitate to reserve your spot.
If you decide you want to make a day or night of it, consider a round of golf (schedule directly at the Golf Shop at 802-475-2309). or take advantage of special overnight room rates of $199 for a guest room and $249 for a studio space.
EEE Information
There have been no confirmed cases in the area, and Basin Harbor is taking precautions to help protect guests from risk. Outdoor event spaces are being treated with a natural mosquito and tick pesticide to help control populations. They recommend guests use insect repellent while outdoors and wear long sleeves and pants when possible. Tiki torches will be used throughout the event space, as the smoke can be effective at deterring mosquitos.

Tickets
$50 for vtTA Members
$60 for non/future members
(Not a member? Click here to join now)
Agenda
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Cocktail Reception, networking
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dinner, brief remarks, networking, cash bar
Register Here

Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Once again, our presenting sponsor is FirstLight.
FirstLight has been a presenting sponsor for VTTA’s summer event for many years and we appreciate their generous support.

FirstLight provides a complete portfolio of fiber-based communications services to enterprise and carrier customers.

Supporting Sponsors
VC3
VC3 is sponsoring the drink tickets for the bar/beverage service

VC3, formerly Dominion Tech, is a managed IT and cybersecurity services provider serving municipalities and businesses throughout North America.

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman is dedicated to supporting people moving to or from Vermont and assisting VTTA members in helping employees and new hires with community and housing resources.

NDI (Northern Digital Inc.)
NDI is a global authority in optical and electromagnetic navigation technology for the medical device market

Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA)
VEDA contributes to Vermont’s economic vitality by providing a broad array of financing programs for Vermont businesses.

Enhancing Employee Recruitment and Retention With Strategic Housing Support
2024-09-10 12:00 - 12:30
Plan to join the Vermont Technology Alliance for a free “Lunch & Learn” webinar featuring representatives from Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman discussing how to strategically use housing information to help with employee recruiting and retention.
Housing is a critical consideration for anyone making a move for a job or for current employees who want to stay at your company. Don’t leave talent behind due to Vermont’s housing challenges.
In this half-hour webinar we’ll hear from Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman’s President, Leslee MacKenzie, and Enya Murphy, the region’s only dedicated Relocation Manager. Leslee and Enya will discuss current market trends, address market challenges, and introduce creative housing solutions to help you recruit and retain employees.
Learn about the complementary resources available to enhance your benefits to current employees and help recruit top talent to Vermont.
Here are some of the areas that will be discussed:

Review data showing how housing impacts recruitment and retention
Gain insights into regional market trends, including the rental market, to ensure compensation packages align with growing housing costs.
Learn how you can assist existing employees in buying a home or relocate within Vermont to enhance your retention rate.
Discover how to make recruits more comfortable with a move by addressing their specific needs, preferences, and concerns upfront.

Register here

Digital Marketing for Recruiting and Fundraising
2024-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row, Suite 201, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
The Hub CoWorks in Rutland presents a free digital marketing seminar for recruitment and fundraising presented by digital marketing strategist Mimi Damm.
The Program:
This seminar on digital marketing will cover various strategic approaches to utilize digital channels effectively in fundraising and recruitment efforts. Key topics will include using social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), YouTube, and other online advertising platforms to engage donors, increase board membership, and raise funds. Participants will learn how to create compelling content, leverage data analytics for targeted campaigns, maximize online fundraising activities and increase board membership through effective digital marketing strategies.
The Facilitator:
Mimi Damm is a seasoned digital marketing strategist and seminar speaker and is at the forefront of empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age. With a passion for innovation and deep understanding of the ever-evolving digital landscape, she has dedicated her career to helping organizations leverage the power of digital channels to achieve their goals in terms of revenue and presence.
With over two decades of experience in the field, Mimi brings a proven track record of delivering results-driven digital marketing strategies that have driven growth, engagement and profitability for a diverse range of clients.
Registration:
This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required. Space is limited, so please click here to register. Light breakfast refreshments will be provided.

Workforce Solutions Summit
2024-09-25 08:00 - 15:30 | Doubletree Hilton, 870 Williston Road, Burlingtion, VT, 05403, United States
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce presents the Solutions Summit, a workforce development conference dedicated to transforming how we approach and address the challenges of the modern job market. This event will bring together businesses, educators, and policymakers in a collaborative setting to discuss actionable, scalable, workforce development solutions across all industries.
This year’s sessions will explore a range of critical topics around workforce development, including strengthening the link between education and employment, employee retention and recruitment, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, and understanding Vermont policies and legislation impacting our businesses.
Find more and register here.

Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Success
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00
Plan to join the Vermont Technology Alliance for a free “Lunch & Learn” webinar presented by Peter Anderson of Inner Citadel Consulting discussing Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Success.
In this interactive presentation, Peter will talk about how emotional intelligence and empathy can help teams and workplaces develop stronger cultures of “emotional compensation,” more effective and productive work habits, and better overall workplace health.
Chronic stress, high levels of anxiety, and burnout are some of the most significant challenges workplaces are facing right now. And employees are disengaging or looking for change. In 2023 Gallup calculated $8.9 trillion lost globally to disengagement alone and 52% of employees in the US are watching for or actively seeking a new job.
But some specific skills and practices can boost engagement, build more cohesive teams, and help workplaces move from “surviving” to “thriving”. We’ll experience the Emotional Culture Index, learn some interesting things about the brain, and walk away with some serious skills to make your work-life less stressful, more productive, and happier.
About Peter Anderson
Inner Citadel Consulting specializes in emotional intelligence development, team behavioral dynamics & performance, and organizational mindfulness. For organizations and teams, Peter Anderson leads human-centered change focused on culture and productivity, using his training in dialogue facilitation, mindfulness, and executive leadership. He also offers leadership coaching, focused on EI, mindfulness, and facilitative decision-making. A certified executive coach through the global Center for Executive Coaching, Peter holds the ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation, is a certified Genos International EI practitioner, a certified facilitator and subject-matter expert with the Institute for the Organizational Science of Mindfulness, a U.N. Habitat certified facilitator, and is certified in Wiley’s PXTSelect assessments. Peter loves playing pickleball, board games, and TTRPG’s, has three (mostly) grownup kids, and lives Burlington.
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Advanced Manufacturing Day – Can We Make It?
2024-10-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Generator, 40 Sears Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
VTTA member VMEC and Generator Makerspace are working together to host an event on Thursday, October 10 from 3-6 p.m. focused on careers in manufacturing, and inspiring the future manufacturing workforce.
This event will include multiple networking opportunities, facility tours, co-working space demonstrations, and a panel discussion and Q&A with VT-based manufacturing leaders who will share their knowledge and experience in the advanced manufacturing world.
In addition to speaking about their Advanced Manufacturing journey as a strategic and competitive advantage, our panel will address topics such as adapting to the rapid pace of technological change, partnering and collaborating across organizations, hiring and upskilling their current workforce and more.
The panel will include:

Julie LaForce, President & Director of Organizational Development, Built By Newport
Diane Abruzzini, COO and Co-Founder, Rigorous Technology
Kalyn Bixler, Global Director of Manufacturing, OnLogic
Kyle Clark, Founder/ CEO/ Director, BETA Technologies
Panel moderator will be Kevin Chu, Executive Director, Vermont Futures Project
A cash bar and small bites will be available on-site.

The event is FREE to attend, but registration is required.
Register here

gBETA StartUp Rutland Showcase
2024-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Paramount Theater, 30 Center Street, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
Startup Rutland is presenting a pitch night at the Paramount Theater in downtown Rutland, Vermont featuring participants in the gBETA StartUp Rutland program powered by gener8tor. The event will showcase the five businesses participating in the program: Tacitly, Aprexis
Health, Brightwater Tools, SkinGenius and Cathoven
The event will take place in collaboration with The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR)’s Annual Meeting followed by founder pitches.
Register here

Do North Pitch Competition- Rumble in the Kingdom
2024-10-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Avenue, 115 Eastern Avenue, VT, 05819, United States
Do North Coworking and the Black River Innovation Campus present the 2024 NEK Pitch Competition, Rumble in The Kingdom, Thursday October 24 at Catamount Arts.
The Pitch Competition is free and open to the public. You’ll hear pitches from 12 businesses, and have opportunities to connect with others passionate about entrepreneurship in the Northeast Kingdom, and throughout Vermont.
Light appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar available while you listen to business pitches.
Doors will open at 5:30pm and the competition kicks off at 6pm. The 12 businesses will each do a 5 minute pitch, showcasing their business and its potential for growth in Vermont and beyond.
Pitchers will compete for $20,000 in cash prizes, including:
Best Pitch, $5,000
Community Impact, $5,000
Potential to Scale, $5,000
Audience Choice, $5,000, you get to determine who will take home the audience choice prize!
The businesses selected to pitch at this year’s competition will be announced the week of October 7th.
Register here

Generator 10 Year Anniversary Party
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Generator, 40 Sears Lane, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Generator maker space in Burlington is turning 10 and is celebrating with a party on Thursday, October 24th from 6-9pm.
El Gato will be serving up specials from their food truck, Zero Gravity is bringing the refreshments, and there will be free workshops, tool demos, and all kinds of other fun activities.
Make your own copper pendant workshop with Lyz Cromer from Artemis Hunter Jewelry (limited to 50 participants), and screen printing with our friends from Champlain College
Krista Jones of Whimsically You is bringing the photo booth, and Prince Awhaitey from Healthy Kingdom will be on hand serving up his custom coconut cocktails
This event is free and open to the whole family, but with options to make a donation.
Register to attend

Vermont Tech Jam 2024
2024-10-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Hula, 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, Vermont, 05401
Discover tech careers and businesses at the annual Vermont Tech Jam at Hula on Saturday, October 26. This annual career and tech expo, presented by Marvell and Hula and organized by Seven Days, showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. The Tech Jam attracts hundreds of job seekers, career changers, tech professionals, college students, enthusiasts, and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies. The VTTA is an organizing partner with Seven Days for this annual event.
Find more here.

Data Privacy Webinar
2024-10-28 13:00 - 14:00
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce presents a webinar featuring a panel discussing the future of data-driven tools in Vermont on Monday, October 28 at 1 p.m.
As the legislature gears up to address policies around business use of data-driven tools like email marketing and targeted advertising, hear perspectives from marketing and data privacy experts. Learn what your business needs to know about these policy proposals, why regional compatibility matters, and how you can lend your voice to this vital discussion.
Attendees will hear from both Vermont-based and international leading business voices, including:

Dr. Michael Mandel, Progressive Policy Institute, Vice President and Chief Economist
Jeremy Grant, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston, & Cramer PC, Attorney
Jim Hall, Vermont Country Store, CEO
Nathanial White-Joyal, Owner, Scout Digital

The discussion will highlight the importance of a balanced approach to data privacy for a thriving business community and a strong Vermont economy.
Register here

Boston Cloud Connect Summit
2024-11-07 14:00 - 19:00 | New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Join VTTA Leadership sponsor FirstLight on Thursday, Nov 7, 2024 for the Boston Cloud Connect Summit at the beautiful New England Aquarium.
Hear industry experts from Homeland Security, Ciena, Northeastern University’s Cybersecurity Programs, Veeam, KnowBe4, and others. Presenters will share insights, data, and trends on the latest hot topics including cybersecurity, AI, the future of networks and more.
For example, Joe Flores, the Massachusetts Cybersecurity Advisor for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will discuss some of the latest threats and preventive measures organizations can take to protect themselves.
This is a unique opportunity designed specifically for CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, and IT technicians to network and hear from fellow technology leaders and practitioners. VTTA network members can waive the $75 registration fee by entering code “VTTA.” See you there!
Sign up Here

Northern New England MedTech Conference & Pitch Competition
2024-11-12 00:00 - 2024-11-13 00:00 | Hanover Inn, 2 East Wheelock Street, Hanover, NH, 03755, United States
The MedTech Collaborative presents its 4th MedTech Conference and Pitch Competition on November 12 and 13.
The agenda features insightful sessions, including expert panels ranging from rural healthcare to AI, a new student-startup showcase, and the 2024 pitch competition. Whether you’re a startup, investor, or industry veteran, this event is for anyone in the healthcare innovation space.
See the agenda and register here.

The Manufacturing Summit
2024-11-13 00:00 - 2024-11-14 00:00 | Hotel Champlain, 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Manufacturing Summit, presented by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, elevates the manufacturing sector as a vital force driving Vermont’s economy—both as a leading employer and a key producer of goods. This event fosters a specialized network that connects industry peers, facilitating sourcing and procurement opportunities to build resilient, innovative supply chains.
Reimagined for 2024, this annual summit brings together industry leaders and manufacturing professionals to collaborate, share insights, and explore solutions to the sector’s most pressing challenges. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable resources, peer-driven advice, and industry expertise to enhance their business operations and drive growth.
Registration is inclusive of a networking reception on November 13, followed by a full-day of programming and networking opportunities on November 14.
Register here.
