KC Tech Council

KC Tech Council The KC Tech Council serves as the regional advocate for the tech/IT industry. www.KCTechCouncil.com

The KC Tech Council serves as the regional advocate for Kansas City's tech industry. We support our member-companies by focusing on three strategic pillars - Workforce Development, Policy Advocacy and Industry Access.

As AI adoption accelerates, how is your organization navigating privacy and data protection?Join us for our next Exec Ro...
05/28/2026

As AI adoption accelerates, how is your organization navigating privacy and data protection?

Join us for our next Exec Roundtable | Cybersecurity, sponsored by HPE Zerto, for a timely deep dive into defining privacy, customer vs. employee privacy, third-party and vendor risk, AI governance, privacy by design, and enterprise AI use.

Hear from industry leaders:
🎤 Jana Hinton – Kansas City National Security Campus (managed by Honeywell FM&T)
🎤 Justin Rainey – UMB Bank
🎤 Bruce Otte – Cloud Advantage LLC

Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4wTc4Xp

05/27/2026

Event Spotlight: Tech on Tap 💻🍻

Great conversations are always brewing at Tech on Tap! This series brings together local innovators and industry leaders to connect thought leadership with real-world tech applications.

At our latest event this month, we grabbed a few drinks and discussed AI and intellectual property. Huge thanks to our incredible sponsor, Hovey Williams LLP, for making it all happen!

Interested in sponsoring the next Tech on Tap? Reach out to [email protected] 🍻

Behind every great tech ecosystem is a strategic advocate. 🤝As the Director of Policy & Workforce Initiatives at KCTC, C...
05/22/2026

Behind every great tech ecosystem is a strategic advocate. 🤝

As the Director of Policy & Workforce Initiatives at KCTC, Christine Murray is at the forefront of shaping the future for Kansas City’s tech employers and talent.

Christine’s work ensures our region stays competitive and connected. From the DC Fly-In to local workforce roundtables, she is a constant champion for our 22,000+ represented tech employers

We are lucky to have her visionary leadership in our corner!

05/19/2026

Big things are happening across the heartland tech scene! ✨

The 2026 Ad Astra Tech Summit is back with bold ideas from top-tier speakers and the kind of high-impact networking that creates real opportunity.

Now in its fourth year, the summit has evolved into one of the state's signature tech events. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking fresh insights or a leader looking for your next strategic connection, this is where you need to be to stay ahead of the curve.

If you’re ready to shape the future of our state’s technology scene, you need to be in the room.

Secure your ticket today: https://adastrasummit.tech/

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Data Centers continue to lead the way in cooling technology. đź’»As computing demands skyrocket, cooling has evolved from a...
05/11/2026

Data Centers continue to lead the way in cooling technology. đź’»

As computing demands skyrocket, cooling has evolved from a back-of-house necessity to a mission-critical challenge.

Join us for our next Exec Roundtable | Mission Critical, sponsored by JE Dunn Construction, as we dive deep into the HVAC/R innovations keeping data centers running.

Beyond the discussion, attendees will get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at infrastructure in action with an on-site tour of the LightEdge data center.

Hear expert insights from:
🔸 Sean Stenger, Chief of Staff at Lightedge
🔸 Casey Williams, Industry Liaison Officer at The University of Kansas Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH)
🔸 Geoff Kudlacz, CEO at Innovative Mechanical Concepts

Secure your seat: https://bit.ly/4wd1pXq

"I would like to think I’m Jim Halpert, but there is probably some Michael Scott, and definitely a bit of Creed Bratton,...
04/30/2026

"I would like to think I’m Jim Halpert, but there is probably some Michael Scott, and definitely a bit of Creed Bratton, mixed in there too."

Every tech ecosystem needs a sense of humor — and the right infrastructure. We’re catching up with Scott Hall of VanTrust Real Estate in our latest 4x4 feature!

VanTrust is doing big things in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, but Scott also took the time to talk shop on:
📧 The one app he can’t live without.
đź’ˇ How VanTrust is solving real-world problems for KC tech companies.

Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/4bazTkK.

Meet the man that make things happen, Zach Gredlics! 👋Zach is our Director of Member Programs & Engagement. If you’ve at...
04/28/2026

Meet the man that make things happen, Zach Gredlics! đź‘‹

Zach is our Director of Member Programs & Engagement. If you’ve attended a KCTC event or felt the spark of a new professional connection, chances are Zach had a hand in it.

His mission is simple: Keep members engaged, inspired and connected. He works tirelessly to bridge the gap between industry leaders and the workforce, creating the community that makes Kansas City a premier tech location.

Whether he’s designing new programming or facilitating key partnerships, Zach is dedicated to making KC the best place for tech.

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, a city’s most valuable currency isn’t its capital or its code — it’s ...
04/23/2026

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, a city’s most valuable currency isn’t its capital or its code — it’s its community.✨

As the vital bridge between industry and workforce development, KCTC works tirelessly at the intersection of today’s needs and tomorrow’s potential.

From cultivating local student pipelines to attracting global innovators, our mission is to ensure Kansas City remains a premier destination where the brightest minds come to build, stay to lead and thrive together.

Learn more about our pillars here: https://bit.ly/4baGTOp.

From discussing critical regulations to hearing directly from congressional leaders like Emanuel Cleaver II and Represen...
04/23/2026

From discussing critical regulations to hearing directly from congressional leaders like Emanuel Cleaver II and Representative Sharice Davids, our delegation stayed focused on what matters most: empowering regional tech employers.

Thank you to Technology Councils of North America(TECNA) for the partnership and to our members for representing KC! ✨

We’re grateful for the chance to learn, network, and grow alongside brilliant minds in tech leadership.

04/17/2026

And that’s a wrap! 🌵✨

Our 2026 proved once again that the strongest tech ecosystem is built on authentic connections.

From smart sessions to networking in the fresh air, this year’s retreat was a powerful reminder of why Kansas City tech is the place to be. We’re leaving the ranch feeling inspired, recharged and ready for what’s ahead.

Huge thanks to the leaders who made it special and the sponsors who made it possible!

See you back at the ranch in 2027!

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