At the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), connection is more than a benefit—it’s the foundation. With more than 30,000 members and 1,200+ participating companies, TAG is where Georgia’s technology community comes together to innovate, collaborate, and grow.
Each year, TAG produces 150+ events designed to connect industry leaders, foster knowledge sharing, and spotlight the trends shaping Georgia’s innovation economy. While many of these events are open to the public, TAG members enjoy discounted rates, exclusive perks, speaking opportunities, and priority access.From marquee conferences to exclusive roundtables, these events are a gateway to professional development, peer engagement, and leadership visibility.
If you’re not yet a TAG member, here’s a preview of what you could be part of:
Georgia Technology Summit
The Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) is TAG’s flagship event celebrating tech innovation across the state. With over 1,000 attendees each year, GTS convenes thought leaders, founders, and technologists to discuss the trends redefining the industry and the region.
A centerpiece of the event is the recognition of the Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia: an annual showcase of breakthrough technologies and the people behind them. TAG members benefit from discounted tickets, exclusive perks, and enhanced visibility through speaking and networking opportunities.
“This ranks as one of the most memorable and amazing personal/professional events in my career, and I’ve been working professionally since 1985.
The setting, the attention to detail of every aspect of the day, the people volunteering or working the event, the participants, the sponsors…everything and everyone was top-notch!
I can’t wait to be a part of this next year!”
– Ric Rothschild, Kryndl
Fintech South
Fintech South is the South’s premier conference dedicated to the rapidly evolving world of financial technology. Each year, the event brings together executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and solution providers to explore the future of payments, banking, blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and beyond.
As a TAG member, you receive significant discounts and enjoy first-look access to speaker and exhibitor opportunities.
TAGit Global Innovation Cup
This annual tournament is where business meets impact. Beyond the networking, proceeds support TAG-Ed’s mission to fuel the talent pipeline through scholarships, camps, and STEM education programs.
While participation is open to sponsors and the broader community, TAG members often gain early access to registration, promotional visibility, and unique hospitality experiences. Play a round, meet your peers, and invest in Georgia’s future tech workforce—all in one day. Play a round, meet your peers, and invest in Georgia’s future tech workforce, all in one day.
C-Level Roundtable Series
TAG’s C-Level Roundtable Series is a space for senior leaders to engage in strategic dialogue on technology’s role in business transformation. These exclusive, invite-only sessions explore timely topics—from cybersecurity to AI-enabled workforces—and are designed to shape executive thinking across Georgia’s top organizations.
TAG Society Events
With 18 industry and function-based societies, TAG members can go deep into the issues that matter most to them. Whether your focus is digital health, data science, fintech, or supply chain innovation, there’s a society—and a year-round calendar of events—built for your career path and interests. Members also have the chance to take on volunteer and leadership roles, including serving on the Society Board of Directors, where they help set event agendas and shape the content.
Society events range from panel discussions and fireside chats to interactive roundtables and speaker series. Each is designed to educate, elevate, and empower Georgia’s tech talent.
“A great event to support our community, meet new people and have fun!”
Steve, EY
TAG Converge Series – TAG Hour
TAG Hour brings together professionals from across metro Atlanta for monthly networking in a relaxed setting. Held at the Buckhead Club, these happy hours are perfect for deepening your TAG connections or making new ones over drinks, light bites, and big ideas.
Membership Services Team
Our Membership Services Team is dedicated to ensuring you receive the maximum value from your membership, including TAG 101. New members are invited to TAG 101, a virtual session hosted monthly to walk you through everything TAG has to offer. From upcoming events to how to get involved with societies and speaking opportunities, it’s your launchpad into the network.
This Is Where Georgia’s Tech Community Grows
TAG’s mission is simple: Connect. Promote. Influence. Educate. Our events deliver on all four—bringing Georgia’s innovators together, building visibility for what’s next, creating space for dialogue, and preparing the workforce of tomorrow.
Want to make sure you’re in the room for the next big idea? Sign up today!
Join a community that’s not just watching Georgia’s tech economy grow, but building it.
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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