Georgia Technology Summit/ Top 40

"The Energy of Innovation" 

The 2009 Georgia Technology Summit "The Energy of Innovation." was held March 3, 2009 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

The program is more than the premier annual statewide technology event, but rather a true celebration of all that our industry has accomplished and a validation of Georgia's visonary technology leadership for the future...a one-of-a-kind gathering that brings together our industry's best and brightest to share the insights of the nation's top authorities as they present advanced thinking in dynamic, entertaining and awakening presentations. Drawing in over 1,100 attendees, the Summit showcased our state's next wave of industry innovators known as "Georgia Top 40 Innovative Companies." 

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The 2009 Top 10 Companies

 Acculynk
Asankya
CCP North America
NanoLumens, Inc.
PlayON! Sports
Pramana, Inc.
Purewire, Inc.
SecureWorks
Suniva, Inc.
Unicoi Systems, Inc.

In addition to their Top 10 recognition, Dennis Zakas presented several companies with "People's Choice" recognition as voted on by the event attendees. NanoLumens was picked for "Coolest Technology" and "Breakthrough Technology". Suniva was selected for "Most Likely to Create Jobs" and "Most Likely to Succeed". "Best Exhibit" and "Best Summit Presentation" went to CCP North America.

To see all Top 40 Companies

Press Releases

Georgia Technology Summit Press Release - March 2009 TAG Annouces Top 10 Innovative Companies 

Georgia Technology Summit Press Release - January 2009 TAG Announces Ron Clark as Keynote Speaker

Georgia Technology Summit Press Release - January 2009 TAG Announces Dan Heintzelman as Keynote Speaker

Georgia Technology Summit Press Release -  November 2008 TAG Annouces Tom Friedman as Keynote Speaker

Featured Speakers

Thomas L. Friedman

With the #1 bestseller The World Is Flat, he helped millions of readers see and understand globalization in a new way. Now Thomas L. Friedman explains how America can lead the green revolution in the 21st century.

Event Annoucement in the Atlanta Business Chronicle

Ron Clark

Ron Clark has been called "America's Educator."  His outstanding success with students from low-wealth areas of North Carolina and NYC led him to be named Disney's American Teacher of the Year. He is a New York Times Best Selling author, and his classes have been honored at the White House on three separate occasions.  He has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, and Oprah, and Ms. Winfrey has even named him as her first "Phenomenal Man."   

Dan Heintzelman

As President of GE Energy Services, Dan Heintzelman is
responsible for over $10 billion in GE Operations. Dan is
leading GE’s quest to find innovative solutions, sources and uses to address tomorrow’s energy needs.

TAG Inducts Wayne Clough to Technology Hall of Fame

 G. Wayne Clough

TAG announces G. Wayne Clough, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and former president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, will be inducted into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia at the 2009 Georgia Technology Summit, held March 3, 2009. During Clough’s 14-year tenure at Georgia Tech from 1994-2008, research expenditures more than doubled to $473 million and enrollment increased nearly 40 percent. Clough also spearheaded two capital campaigns at Tech, raising more than $1.6 billion in private gifts to the university. The Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to recognize the achievements of outstanding members of Georgia’s technology community. Inductees have helped shape the development of the technology industry in Georgia and each has had a significant impact on the state. Clough was selected by executives of Georgia’s leading technology companies that annually vote on the inductee. PricewaterhouseCoopers served as a lead sponsor of the Hall of Fame.

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Top 40 Innovative Technology Awards 

• Learn about Top 40 and How to Apply!

• Summit Agenda

• GTS Planning Committee