ATLANTA (Nov. 20, 2024) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TAG Education Collaborative are thrilled to announce the 2024 TAG Tech Workforce & Legislative Summit, set to take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. This annual event enables dialogue between leaders in Georgia’s tech workforce and legislators, addressing critical challenges and opportunities in technology employment, education, and policy development. The summit will be held at the Comcast Regional Headquarters, convening tech executives, policymakers, and industry influencers from across the state.

The TAG Workforce & Legislative Summit brings Georgia’s top minds together to explore pressing issues facing the tech workforce, as well as the policies needed to drive innovation and economic growth in the region. Attendees will gain insights into key legislative initiatives impacting the industry and will have the opportunity to network with government representatives and technology leaders to shape the future of tech in Georgia.

Keynote Speaker: 

  • Dr. Beverly Wright, Vice President of Data Science & AI, Wavicle Data Solutions 

Legislative Speakers: 

  • Brad Vaughan, Legislative Director & Counsel, Office of the Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones 
  • Wesley Ross, Deputy Commissioner of Legislative and External Affairs, Georgia Department of Labor 
  • William Gaston, Broadband Infrastructure Manager, Georgia Technology Authority 

Legislative Panelists: 

  • Rep. Scott Hilton, Georgia House Representative 
  • Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, Georgia House Representative 
  • Rep. Lisa Campbell, Georgia House Representative 
  • Senator Nabilah Islam Parkes, Georgia Senate 

Tech Workforce Speakers: 

  • Steven Ferguson, Managing Director, Georgia AIM 
  • Ramnath Chellappa, Associate Dean, Emory University, Goizueta Business School 
  • Dr. Loretta Daniels, Executive Director, TAG Education Collaborative 

Tech Workforce Panelists: 

  • Kyle Tothill, Partner & Chief Revenue Officer, Collective Insights 
  • Jason Sankey, Chief Information Officer, City of Atlanta 
  • Valarie Mackey, President & CEO, WrightNow Solutions 
  • Brandon Ona, Director of Apprenticeships & Business Services, Technical College System of Georgia 

For more information, or to register for the event, please click here. 

About the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG drives innovation among Georgia’s technology community, inspires tech leaders, and fosters inclusivity through four foundational pillars: Connect, Promote, Influence and Educate. TAG serves more than 30,000 members statewide through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG hosts more than 150 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 18 professional societies, including the TAG Fintech Society. For more information visit the TAG website at http://www.tagonline.org.