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Upcoming Events

1. Q1 Customs Committee Meeting

   Feb 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT   |   Cymer, Inc., San Diego, CA

   Regular quarterly gathering of Committee members to develop TechAmerica positions on Customs issues, meet and hear from key government officials and exchange views on industry concerns.

   
   

2. Space Situational Awareness Forum

   Feb 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington DC, DC

   Space Situation Awareness Forum

   
   

3. Human Services IT Advisory Group Meeting (HSITAG)

   Feb 23, 2012 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

   Guest Speaker Invited

   
   

4. Arizona Congressional Roundtable

   Feb 23, 2012 11:45 PM - 1:00 PM MT   |   iGo, Inc. - Headquarters, Scottsdale, AZ

   Please join us as we discuss critical issues of importance to the technology community with Congressman Quayle. Seating is limited.

   
   

5. Congressional Briefing on Spectrum Allocation and Rural Development

   Feb 23, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET   |   U.S. Capitol Building, Senate Visitors Center (SVC), Room 215,, Washington, DC

   Rural Development - Spectrum allocation in the mobile broadband age

   
   

6. America Invents Act and Reginal Patent Office with David Kappos

   Feb 23, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT   |   Marvell Technology Group, Ltd., Santa Clara, CA

   America Invents Act and Reginal Patent Office with David Kappos

   
   

7. Senior Financial Executive Roundtable

   Feb 23, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   SoCal IP Law Group, Westlake Village, CA

   Optimizing and Effectively Integrating your Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting with Strategic Planning

   
   

8. TechAmerica Midwest CFO Roundtable

   Feb 24, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT   |   Webinar

   This meeting is exclusive to technology CFOs by Invitation only.

   
   

9. Finance Executive Network

   Feb 28, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT   |   Steptoe & Johnson, Los Angeles, CA

   Venture Capital Roundtable-State of the VC Market - Invitation Only.

   
   

10. CEO/CFO Dinner

    Feb 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT   |   The Center Club, Costa Mesa, CA

    Member technology leaders are invited to join us for a special dinner covering 408(b)(2) DB Fee Disclosure, Economic Trends for 2012, Stadion Market Update and TechSaver:401(k)

    
    

11. State Procurement Committee Conference Call

    Feb 28, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET   |   Webinar

    
    

12. Tax Update Webinar by Moss Adams

    Feb 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT   |   Webinar

    National Webinar presented by Moss Adams covering a review of the 2011 Tax Year and 2012 Outlook

    
    

13. CFO Insights Webcast Series - Trends in Technology M&A

    Mar 01, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET   |   Webinar

    TechAmerica and Grant Thornton LLP are pleased to present the fifth webcast in our CFO Insights series. This webcast focuses on M&A trends for technology companies. Earn 1.0 CPE hours.

    
    

14. The Virtual CEO Roundtable

    Mar 01, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET   |   Webinar

    The CEO Virtual Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals: >Provide CEOs and Presidents of member companies a networking platform for business development across multiple states >Allow CEOs and Presidents to engage in meaningful peer to peer discussions >Facilitate best practice shari

    
    

15. 2012 Defense Strategic Planning Forum

    Mar 01, 2012 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   The University Club of Washington DC, Washington, DC

    The 7th Annual Defense Strategic Planning Forum will be hosted by TechAmerica Foundation at The University Club on March 1, 2012. The highly popular panel of defense industry strategists will offer their views on the latest DoD budget request and the major challenges facing the industry in the future.

    
    

16. U.S. INNOVATION POLICY TECHNOLOGY ROUNDTABLE

    Mar 02, 2012 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM ET   |   U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC

    Meeting with Staff on the Hill

    
    

17. U.S. Export Control Reform Update and Enforcement Trends in Northern California

    Mar 02, 2012 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT   |   TechAmerica, Santa Clara, CA

    Join TechAmerica members for an interactive discussion with David W. Mills, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Mills will provide an update on the President's Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative as well as enforcement trends in Northern California. A question and answer session will follow.

    
    

18. TechAmerica NSTIC Briefing

    Mar 06, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET   |   TechAmerica, Washington, DC

    Guest Speaker: Jeremy Grant will provide TechAmerica Members an overview of the latest guidance released regarding pilot programs and the governance framework.

    
    

19. HR RTB Presents Legal Employment Update 2012

    Mar 06, 2012 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT   |   EADS North America Test & Services, Irvine, CA

    True to form, the California Legislature has enacted a number of new employment laws that create new burdens and risks for employers in California. But these changes are manageable. Instead of getting mad at your lawmakers, employers should familiarize themselves with the new requirements, and immediately implement policies and procedures to comply. In this timely program for members and friends of TechAmerica, Bruce May will present a thorough overview of all the new employment laws in California, with practical guidance on how employers of all sizes can achieve full compliance without undue expense. Bruce is the Chair of our Human Resources Committee. He is a shareholder at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, a leading full service law firm in Orange County, and has specialized in employment law and litigation on behalf of management for 32 years.

    
    

20. HR Forum: Company Culture Matters

    Mar 06, 2012 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT   |   Morton's The Steakhouse, Portland, OR

    Companies with well-aligned cultures are 6x more successful. The key isn't that there is one right culture but rather that everyone is pulling in the same direction. Join us for a discussion on how to transform cultures to maximize performance.

    
    

21. Oregon Members Only Legislative Session Wrap-Up

    Mar 07, 2012 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT   |   Webinar

    As a wrap-up to the short legislative session, TechAmerica Oregon will host a live teleconference session for members to learn more about what transpired during the 2012 session in Salem. In addition there will be time for Q&A. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7. Don't miss the mid-session update to be held on Wednesday, February 15.

    
    

22. Homeland Security Committee Meeting

    Mar 07, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET   |   McLean Hilton, McLean, VA

    Guest Speaker Invited

    
    

23. Financial Times Global Investment Series: Focus on Canada (Washington DC)

    Mar 07, 2012 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   Ritz Carlton Tysons Center, McLean, VA

    What are the most promising opportunities in Canada for foreign investors and what obstacles must be overcome for the country's potential as an investment destination to be fully realized? The Financial Times, in partnership with the Government of Canada, will bring together senior policy-makers and business leaders from Canada and abroad for a series of major events in the US that will discuss in detail the latest sector trends, the key areas of growth, the challenges and emerging opportunities.

    
    

24. Compact Model Council 1Q Meeting

    Mar 08, 2012 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET   |   Osaka University Nakanoshima Center, Osaka Japan,

    Compact Model Council first quarter meeting

    
    

25. CEO Forum

    Mar 08, 2012 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT   |   TBD, Portland, OR

    CEO Forum - These invitation-only events are an excellent way to network with peers and hear a variety of perspectives on topics relevant to the technology executive. CEO Forums are designed for CEOs, Presidents, and COOs of technology companies.

    
    

26. The Virtual HR Leadership Roundtable

    Mar 08, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET   |   Webinar

    The HR Leadership Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals: * Provide HR Leaders of member companies a networking platform for business development across multiple states * Allow HR Leaders to engage in meaningful peer to peer discussions * Facilitate best practice sharing and non binding advisory guidance in a peer environment on issues that confront CEOs daily

    
    

27. Reverse Logistics: The Spare Parts Planning Paradox!

    Mar 08, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   KOFAX, Irvine, CA

    We’re proud to announce the inagueral kick-off of TechAmerica OC’s Operations Logistics Roundtable, hosted by our proud technology member KOFAX! Inefficient product return processes can put an uncessary strain on your infrustructure. Streamlining and optimizing operations will give you the competitive advantage required to successfully meet your organizational goals and objectives during these dynamic economic/technological times. Which is why we’re launching our first Operations Logistics Roundtable with a focus on Reverse Logistics, featuring two thought leading experts, who’ve spent a lot of time on the tech side of operational

    
    

28. Innovation Roundtable with Rep. Richard Neal

    Mar 09, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET   |   TBD, Berkshire County, MA

    Innovation Roundtable with Rep. Richard Neal

    
    

29. Customer Relationship Innovation for the Emergent Social Business

    Mar 14, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   SYSPRO, Costa Mesa, CA

    Now we're proud to bring you Customer Relationship Innovation for the Emergent Social Business! Advancements in technology and information availability are rapidly changing human expectations and opening up new opportunities for individuals and organizations who understand how to most effectively harness and leverage emergent digital networks, real time information, and associated intelligence.

    
    

30. Technology & IP Networking Event

    Mar 14, 2012 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT   |   Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR

    Technology & IP Networking Event - Panel members lead a discussion or experts in the field present relevant topics for engineers, executives, and intellectual property professionals.

    
    

31. Finding and Keeping Good People

    Mar 14, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT   |   HM Electronics, Inc, Poway,

    A motivated and empowered workforce contributes to delivering quality products and services to your clients. Continuous improvement of an organization includes training and retention of quality employees. These factors are a recipe for success. So how do you find and keep top talent? Moss Adams, 2011 recipient of the San Diego Business Journal’s Best Place To Work in the Large Company category, and HM Electronics (2006 recipient in the Medium Company category) will share their insights into this very important topic.

    
    

32. Vision Federal Market Forecast Kick-off

    Mar 14, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET   |   Boeing, Arlington, VA

    TechAmerica Foundation, in partnership with government customers, conducts annual studies of coming changes in agency plans and programs. In this one-of-a-kind government-industry partnership, team members participate in exclusive, face-to-face meetings with government agency planners and decision makers, think tank experts, and Wall Street analysts to discuss future programs and budgets.

    
    

33. Meet & Greet Breakfast Roundtable with Sen. Moran

    Mar 15, 2012 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET   |   TechAmerica HQ, Washington, DC

    Meet & Greet Breakfast Roundtable with Sen. Moran

    
    

34. Policy Roundtable with Doris Matsui on Cloud Computing

    Mar 15, 2012 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT   |   Microsoft, Mountain View, CA

    Policy Roundtable with Doris Matsui on Cloud Computing @ Microsoft in Mt.View

    
    

35. Cybersecurity Awareness and the Workforce Development Crisis

    Mar 15, 2012 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT   |   Visa, Inc, Foster City, CA

    Forum on Cybersecurity Awareness and the Workforce Development Crisis

    
    

36. Marketing Synergy Roundtable

    Mar 16, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET   |   Webinar

    The CMO Virtual Roundtable seeks to accomplish the following goals:stay on the edge of marketing innovation - share ideas and best practices - network with one another - share resources - workshop issues and challenges

    
    

37. Beyond the Beltway 2012

    Mar 19, 2012 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET   |   Ritz Carlton, Tyson Corner, McLean, VA

    
    

38. Education Technology Market Watch

    Mar 20, 2012 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET   |   Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, McLean, VA

    Beyond the Beltway for K-12 and Higher Education

    
    

39. HR Executive Strategy Roundtable Breakfast Series-WESTLAKE

    Mar 21, 2012 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   California Health & Longevity Institute, Westlake Village, CA

    How to Build a 21st Century Performance Review System

    
    

40. Senior Financial Executive Roundtable

    Mar 22, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   SoCal IP Law Group, Westlake Village, CA

    Optimizing and Effectively Integrating your Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting with Strategic Planning Part 2

    
    

41. The Impact of the America Invents Act on the U.S. Patent System

    Mar 22, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT   |   Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, Newport Beach, CA

    In-house tech general counsels and leaders are invited to join us as Knobb Martens litigation partner Joseph S. Cianfrani discuss the major changes that the America Invents Act will bring to the patent system since it was signed in 2011, and how companies that rely on the patent system to protect their key technology should adapt their practices to take full advantage of the new law.

    
    

42. Finance Executive Network

    Mar 27, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT   |   Cornerstone OnDemand, Santa Monica, CA

    Employment Law Update All the Things You Need to Know to Stay Out of TroubleThought Leaders: Maria C. Rodriquez, Partner DLA Piper Invitation Only.

    
    

43. TechAmerica CFO Forum

    Mar 27, 2012 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT   |   Bent Tree Country Club, Dallas, TX

    The CFO Forum breakfast program series is exclusively for CFO's and related financial management of technology companies.

    
    

44. Illinois Senate Legislative Decision Makers Dinner with Democratic Leadership

    Mar 27, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT   |   Springfield, IL

    Register today for our February Illinois Legislative Decision Makers Dinner with House Democratic Leadership. The dinner will be from 6:00 pm – 8:00 on March 27, 2012 in Springfield, IL. Representatives Marlow Colvin, Eddie Acevedo, Lou Lang and Dan Burke from leadership have all been personally invited to attend. This will be an excellent opportunity to spend time with key legislative leaders from Illinois and get them better acquainted with the technology community and our priority business issues. Space is very limited.

    
    

45. Defense Committee Meeting

    Mar 28, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET   |   Tower Club, Vienna, VA

    Guest Speaker: RADM David G. Simpson, Vice Director, Defense Information Systems Agency

    
    

46. 2012 Federal IT Strategic Outlook Forum

    Mar 28, 2012 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET   |   Fairview Park Marriott, Falls Church, VA

    A panel of Federal Information Technology industry strategists will offer their views on the President’s FY2013 IT budget request, plans to reform IT management, IT initiatives and trends, and challenges facing industry in this environment of tight budgets.

    
    

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