Q: What is the Technology Council of Southern California?
A: Building on a 17-year tradition of excellence, the Technology Council of Southern California is the premier forum for helping the region's technology leaders succeed. We offer the region's best events, connections, information and resources.
Q: What type of support do you provide technology companies?
A: The Technology Council of Southern California provides events, connections, information and resources. Our events range from regional educational networks programs to the region's two flagship events, our annual industry awards gala and VentureNet.
Q: Why are you transitioning from the Software Council to the Technology Council?
A: The Southern California technology environment is thriving. We are seeing tremendous growth in mobile, digital media - as well as software. There is an opportunity to create connections between all technology companies that will benefit everyone. We therefore see this transition as a "win-win" for all involved.
Q: Will this transition dilute your ability to serve software companies?
A: We founded the Software Council in 1991 to help software companies succeed. Back then software was primarily an end product. Today software also drives critical components of all technology companies, whether they develop mobile devices, digital music or Web services. We want to maximize the value we are providing to our members and the company, and our new name better communicates this mission.
Q: What changes can your members expect?
A: We already offer events and programming that affect technology companies as a whole, and we'll continue to offer that same high quality programming now, as the Technology Council of Southern California.
Q: Is the Technology Council launching any new initiatives?
A: We are investigating several new initiatives and will be considering them throughout the coming months.
Q: Are any non-software companies currently members?
A: Yes, for example, IBM and Pricegrabber.com are members of the Technology Council. We look forward to expanding our current membership to include many more of the region's technology organizations.
Q: Who can become a member of the Technology Council?
A: We welcome anyone in the technology industry that wants to be part of a vibrant and diverse community that focuses on driving success.
Q: Who do you view as your main competition in the region?
A: We don't think of this as a competitive landscape. Our mission is to add value to the industry, and we welcome the presence of other organizations that create value as well.
Q: What do you do that's different from other technology associations in the region?
A: There are three things that make the Technology Council of Southern California stand out in this region:
- We have been in existence since 1991 and have provided the region's technology executives the same consistent, quality programming the entire time.
- We are one of the only organizations to cover the entire Southern California region. Our three chapters - Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Valley - offer programming to suit every need.
- Our two flagship events - the annual awards gala and the VentureNet conference - are widely recognized as the region's best events
Q: How does the Technology Council support itself?
A: As a non-profit organization, the Technology Council of Southern California is supported through membership, events, and sponsorship.
Q: Who are your sponsors?
A: The Technology Council of Southern California has a wide variety of industry-leading companies as sponsors. Meet our Corporate Sponsors here or learn more about sponsorship. We also offer key event sponsorship opportunities for our two annual flagship events: the awards gala and VentureNet conference.
Q: How many members do you have?
A: Currently, there are more than 250 companies involved in the Technology Council, reaching thousands of members.
Q: How many technology companies are in the region?
A: According to the California Department of Commerce, regarding "Technology & Innovation," Southern California (including San Diego) is home to 46 percent of high-tech businesses in the state and produces $70 billion or 44.7 percent of California high-tech goods and services. This region has become a center for information technology and multimedia.
Q: When was the Technology Council founded?
A: The Technology Council was founded as the Software Council of Southern California in 1991.
Q: Where can I go to access information about the Technology Council?
A: The Technology Council of Southern California has a vibrant Web community, which is accessed at www.tcosc.org.
Q: Who is in charge of programming for the Technology Council?
A: Catrina Luedtke is in charge of programming for the Technology Council of Southern California and she can be reached via phone at (310) 325-4000, email at catrina@tcosc.org or via fax at 310-878-0358 catrina@tcosc.org or via fax at 310-878-0358
