One of the privileges of leading TAG is seeing what happens when people bring their expertise, relationships and commitment to a shared goal. A connection becomes a partnership. A conversation helps an employer rethink how it develops talent. A business leader’s experience informs a policy discussion. Those contributions are how our community turns ideas into results for Georgia.
September offered several opportunities to see that work firsthand. The Data Center Bus Tour, presented by the TAG Infrastructure Society, brought members together to explore the infrastructure supporting our technology economy. At //SHIFT, business, technology, government and education leaders examined how organizations put AI to work and prepare people for the changes it brings. These experiences reinforce the importance of technology for good – applying our capabilities to problems that matter and bringing more people into the work.
Workforce development is central to that effort. As technology changes jobs and the skills they require, Georgia needs pathways that help students enter the workforce and help experienced professionals adapt. Employers and educators each hold part of the answer. TAG and TAG-Ed help connect them so that learning reflects business needs and more Georgians can see a future for themselves in technology.
Our legislative work carries those priorities into conversations about Georgia’s future. Decisions about education, emerging technology and investment affect our businesses and communities. When TAG members share their experience with policymakers, they help shape legislation with a clearer understanding of its practical impact.
These efforts are connected through Vision 2030: Georgia as a Global Hub of Innovation – TAG’s long-term commitment to making Georgia a destination for technology investment, talent and company growth, while connecting innovation across our state with opportunities around the world. Achieving that vision takes sustained participation from the people and organizations who make up this community.
On November 19, we will gather at Hotel Phoenix for the TAG Chairs’ Gala to honor leaders whose contributions have strengthened Georgia’s technology community. It is also an opportunity to spend time with the colleagues, clients and partners who make this work possible, and to build relationships that can lead to our next shared accomplishment.
Make plans to join us at the Gala, and consider how you can contribute to the work ahead – by mentoring talent, sharing your perspective on policy, supporting TAG-Ed or bringing a new partner into the TAG community. Georgia’s next opportunity may begin with a connection you make.
Author:
Larry K. Williams
TAG President & CEO
Larry Williams serves as President & CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), one of the largest statewide technology associations in the U.S., representing more than 30,000 members. Now in its 25th year, TAG is focused on driving innovation, talent development, and forward-looking policy to keep Georgia competitive in the global tech economy.
With nearly a decade at the helm, Williams brings deep experience in both the public and private sectors. He has led international business and innovation efforts in Atlanta, Seattle, and Raleigh—cities recognized for their thriving tech ecosystems. His leadership is grounded in cross-sector collaboration, economic development, and scalable impact.
As Georgia continues its trajectory toward 450,000 full-time tech jobs by 2033, Williams is a key voice in strengthening the state’s talent pipeline, supporting entrepreneurship, and ensuring Georgia remains a hub for transformative technologies like AI and cybersecurity.
In addition to his role at TAG, Williams serves as Executive Director of the National Technology Security Coalition (NTSC), connecting CISOs with federal policymakers to shape national cybersecurity policy.
“Innovation is my greatest passion,” Williams says. “Our job is to ensure technology drives inclusive, sustainable growth—locally, nationally, and globally.”
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