Technology Association Of Georgia

What Technology Association Of Georgia does

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 2004 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating as the state's largest technology association. TAG functions as a central convener and ecosystem platform for Georgia's technology community, connecting startups, scaleups, global enterprises, universities, investors, and public-sector partners through a modular portfolio of services: 16 professional societies spanning domains including AI, fintech, cybersecurity, digital health, data governance, and marketing; three regional chapters in Athens, Atlanta, and Columbus; signature events such as Fintech South, the Georgia Technology Summit, TAGit Golf Tournament, the TAG Chairs' Gala, and //SHIFT (an AI-focused summit); and 150+ annual events ranging from society meetups to executive roundtables.

The organization generates revenue through a hybrid model combining corporate and individual membership dues (subscription/recurring), event sponsorships (tiered across signature and society-level programming), event registration fees with differentiated member/non-member pricing, and federal grants. TAG's wholly-owned subsidiary TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) operates workforce development programs including the IBM SkillsBuild Certificate Program, Pathways to Leadership, Bridge Builders, and a 2026 technology apprenticeship program with SDI Presence. TAG does not develop proprietary technology products and uses GrowthZone for membership management; its owned media assets include the TAGwire news platform, TAG Connect mobile app, and the Invest Connect investor-matching event. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and Leadership Council, with no parent company, and received a $2.5 million federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant in September 2022 to fund AI manufacturing talent development.

Name

Technology Association Of Georgia

Legal name

Technology Association of Georgia

Website

https://tagonline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is Georgia's largest nonprofit technology trade association, convening technology companies, professionals, students, and government through 16 professional societies, 3 regional chapters, 150+ annual events, and workforce development programs via its TAG-Ed subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TAG generates revenue through company and individual membership fees, providing access to societies, chapters, events, and member benefits.
2. Event Sponsorships: TAG offers various sponsorship tiers for signature events and programs, with sponsors receiving visibility and networking opportunities with Georgia's technology community.
3. Event Registrations: Revenue generated from event attendance fees, with differentiated pricing for members and non-members at various programs and conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) operates as a membership-based nonprofit trade association that unites technology companies, professionals, students, and public sector partners across Georgia. It delivers value through corporate and individual memberships, 16 professional societies, 3 regional chapters, 150+ annual events, signature conferences, awards programs, and workforce development initiatives including TAG-Ed and the IBM SkillsBuild Certificate Program.

Product overview

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is Georgia's largest technology association offering a comprehensive ecosystem of membership services, professional development, and community engagement programs. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected services including TAG Membership, TAG Ed (education and workforce development), TAGwire (news platform), 16 professional societies, 3 regional chapters, signature events, awards programs, a job portal, and technology ecosystem resources. Rather than a single product, TAG provides a modular portfolio of services designed to unite companies, leaders, and talent to accelerate Georgia's innovation economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed): TAG's education and workforce development division focused on talent development, mentorship, skills-building and career pathways.
• TAGwire
• TAG Invest Connect

Products and services

• TAG Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.5 million in federal grants secured for workforce development initiatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SDI PresencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026SDI Presence partnered with TAG Education Collaborative to launch a technology apprenticeship program in Georgia. The program provides participants with hands-on training, industry-recognized skills development, and direct employment access across IT service management, cybersecurity, AI, and project management roles. The partnership addresses critical talent shortages for Georgia employers while creating pathways to family-sustaining wages in technology careers.
• IBM SkillsBuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAG-Ed partners with IBM SkillsBuild to provide tuition-free technology training, industry-recognized certifications, and career development opportunities. Programs include AI Fluency, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, IT Support, UX Design, and Software Engineering. The partnership serves students, educators, veterans, and professionals seeking upskilling and reskilling.
• Atlanta AI WeekmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTAG partnered with Atlanta AI Week (April 20-22, 2026 at Atlanta Tech Village) to convene leaders shaping the future of AI. The partnership combines TAG's community reach with Atlanta AI Week's focus on AI innovation and business applications.
• Argentina Tech Delegation / Consulate General of ArgentinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTAG collaborated with the Consulate General of Argentina to organize a South Meets South forum featuring 16 Argentine software companies. The event included a keynote by Ambassador Alejandro Oxenford and speed meetings with local companies to promote nearshoring opportunities and international technology collaboration.
• Georgia State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business for AI education programs including the new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Business Transformation (MSAIBT) launching fall 2026. TAG supports university-industry connections and talent pipeline development.
• Georgia Tech, Emory University, Kennesaw State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnerships supporting TAG Data Science & AI Society programming. These institutions collaborate on workforce development, research initiatives, and talent pipeline programs addressing the evolving expectations for data science and AI talent in Georgia.
• Southern CompanymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSouthern Company serves as the title sponsor for TAGit's 2026 Global Innovation Cup Golf Tournament, Georgia's most prestigious golf tournament for technology stakeholders. Event proceeds benefit TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), providing pathways to STEM careers for students across Georgia.
• Taft (Law Firm)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaft serves as event sponsor for TAG Fintech Society programming, specifically hosting the 'Deploying AI in Fintech and Banking Products' discussion panel. Provides venue and support for practitioner-focused fintech events.
• CroudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCroud serves as event host for TAG Marketing Society's 'From Insights to Action: AI for Marketing and Analytics Leaders' event. Provides venue and support for marketing and analytics professional programming.
• Curiosity Lab at Peachtree CornersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCuriosity Lab serves as event host for TAG Data Science & AI Society's 'The AI Factor: Redefining Code' event. Provides innovative smart city testing environment for technology programming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC): State-level technology trade association serving Massachusetts with comparable programming, member societies, and policy advocacy — a structural analog to TAG's role in Georgia.
• NC TECH: North Carolina's statewide technology association offering membership, events, awards, and workforce programs — directly comparable in mission, scale, and operating model to TAG.
• Silicon Valley Leadership Group: Regional technology and business association in California focused on policy advocacy and ecosystem building — comparable as a high-profile state/regional tech membership organization.
• Tech:NYC: New York City's technology industry association convening companies, policymakers, and talent — a close peer in function (community, events, advocacy) for a major US metro tech hub.
• Technology Alliance (Washington State): Statewide technology association in Washington pursuing policy advocacy, education, and community building — a close structural peer to TAG in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: National nonprofit trade association for the IT industry, offering membership, certifications, events, and workforce programs — a broader, national-scale analog to TAG's mission.
• Consumer Technology Association (CTA): National trade association producing CES and representing the consumer technology industry — comparable as a large-scale, event-driven industry association with policy influence.

Regional players

• Chamber of Commerce (Metro Atlanta Chamber): Atlanta's regional business chamber convening companies and advocating for economic development — overlapping with TAG's economic development and policy functions in the same metro.
• Austin's technology industry ecosystem organizations: Regional technology advocacy and community organizations serving the Austin tech ecosystem — comparable in serving a state-level innovation economy with events and policy work.

Others

• Aspen Institute (Tech Policy & Society): Nonprofit convener that, like TAG, brings together leaders across sectors to influence technology policy and workforce issues — adjacent in mission around technology and society.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TAGthink
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ5-XWjvtZO2zGtP7IceESQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TAGthink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technology-association-of-georgia
• Instagraminstagram.com/TAGthink

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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