Springfield Tech Council

05/17/2026

It’s harder than it looks! Join us 5/21 for Cyber Happy Hour at Wire Road.

05/07/2026

STC volunteer Matthew Stublefield explores in the recent Springfield Business Journal column what the shift toward AI‑driven organizations means for decision‑makers, and why asking “who benefits?” matters more than ever. Thanks to Matt for sharing his insight!

Guest columnist Matthew Stublefield writes that we all need power literacy – the discernment to ask who benefits from a tech announcement, product pitch or AI-generated answer.

05/06/2026

Join us Thursday, May 21 for a laid-back evening of great food, craft brews, fun, and networking as STC brings the community together for our first cyber series event of the year. Presented by the 2026 series sponsor, DTG | Cybersecurity & IT Solutions Provider and partner, Zafran Security.

We’ll be at Wire Road Brewing with the first drink on us as well as appetizers from Joe Birds BBQ truck.

We’re bringing Donk Toss to the Ozarks for the first time 🫏🎯 You may have spotted this ridiculously fun game on ESPN2’s The Ocho. The rules are simple: toss an inflatable donkey and score points by landing it in increasingly absurd ways. Think co****le + chaos. Whether you participate or watch, this is sure to be a good time!

Members are free, Nonmembers are $25.

Register: https://sgftechcouncil.com/tech-events-calendar/may-2026-dtg-cyber-happy-hour

04/30/2026

Register for our next Learning over Lunch held Thursday, 5/14: AI Won't Lead Your Team. You Will. (Are You Ready?)

Most IT leaders are promoted for what they know, not how they lead. This session hits the hard truth about why technical excellence creates a ceiling, not a career, and what it actually takes to build a team that scales.

We’ll also dig into where AI is reshaping the IT leadership landscape, what it means for your team’s decision-making, and why a human in the loop is still needed - especially with the AI noise in the IT landscape today.

Presented by Adam Lopardo, Client Experience Director at Stronghold Data. Sponsored by ESCO Processing and Recycling - Springfield Facility.

Members are free, Nonmembers are $25.

Register: https://sgftechcouncil.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/AnFA5DacVCdCN

03/31/2026

Springfield Tech Week 2026 wrapped up with a meaningful milestone for our community. During STC’s 5th Anniversary Celebration, featuring live music by the 80s Tribute Band Members Only, Missouri House Resolution 4330 was presented by State Representative Betsy Fogle, recognizing Springfield Tech Week and the Springfield Tech Council’s role in advancing innovation, workforce development, and economic growth across Missouri.

The evening also included recognition of STC’s founding board members and Codefi's inaugural Springfield Vibeathon winners which is a reminder of both how far our tech community has come and what’s ahead.

Our fifth annual STC Squared conference anchored the week and reached a new registered attendee milestone of 750, along with the more speakers than ever and a welcome by Mayor Jeff Schrag.

We're incredibly grateful to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, Tech Week partners, volunteers, board, and attendees who made this week possible. Your involvement is what continues to move Springfield’s tech community forward.

We would like to recognize our year-long sponsors for their foundational support: Founding Sponsor: Pitt Technology Group; Cornerstone Sponsor: CNH Reman North America; Visionary Sponsors: SRC Logistics, Inc., Jack Henry, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and ESCO Processing and Recycling - Springfield Facility.

Read the full recap here: https://sgftechcouncil.com/news/springfield-tech-week-and-stc-squared-2026-recap

More photos from the week available on the recap with more still to come!

03/27/2026

Good things happening at efactory today - I caught a glimpse while I was heading out to set up for the BIG party tonight open to all. It’s free co-working day, the ROI Funded Model AI workshop is wrapping up, and it looks like they have some really good pizza coming in for the social at noon!

SBDC | Pitt Technology Group

03/27/2026

Friday's Springfield Tech Week lineup...the final day!

🤝Free coworking day at efactory

🍕Pizza social at noon at efactory

🏆The AITCC student conference and competition continues at Missouri State University

🎯ROI-Funded Model Morning Workshop by SBDC and Pitt Technology Group

AND

🎉STC's Fifth Anniversary Party - open to both members & nonmembers - with music by 🎸the 80s Tribute Band Members Only 🎸 Doors open at 6pm for mingling/networking, followed by a welcome at 7, and the band takes the stage at 7:30! Sponsored by Sensory Integration Audio-Visual, Pitt Technology Group, & STC.

View Springfield Tech Week event details: https://sgftechcouncil.com/sgf-tech-week

03/26/2026

This is the right place 😂 Join us for Tech Therapy Office Space Style in the Underground with ESCO Processing and Recycling - Springfield Facility and WON Communications! Come on out!

03/26/2026

🎉Springfield Tech Week ends with STC's 5th Anniversary Party featuring 80s Tribute Band Members Only🎉

Join us Friday night (3/27) for an end‑of‑week celebration featuring live music by Members Only, the premier 80s tribute band, along with networking, community, and some special moments to wrap up Tech Week. Open to members and nonmembers.

✅ What to know
Free admission
RSVP encouraged
Cash bar + non‑alcoholic drinks available

🕕 Event timeline
6:00pm – Happy hour & networking begin
7:00pm – Welcome from STC + Codefi's Vibeathon winners announced
7:30–9:00pm – Live concert by Members Only

We’d love for you to celebrate this milestone and Springfield's tech scene with us!

More info: https://sgftechcouncil.com/tech-events-calendar/springfield-tech-week-springfield-tech-council-2026-anniversary-party-celebration