HITEC

What HITEC does

HITEC (Hispanic Information Technology Executive Connection) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional association headquartered in Chicago that serves senior Hispanic technology executives, primarily at the director level and above across Fortune 500 firms, mid-size technology companies, consulting partnerships, and government or educational institutions. Founded in 2006, the organization is led by Chairman Guillermo Diaz and operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees under the "Architects of Growth" brand identity launched in 2024.

HITEC's product portfolio is structured as a member engagement ecosystem rather than a unified technology platform. Its programs include the HITEC 100 awards program recognizing 100 technology leaders annually across categories such as LATAM & Ibero-America, FinTech, AI & Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and HR and Talent Strategy; the HITEC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that awards scholarships of up to $5,000 to 100 technology students per academic year; the HITEC-KPMG Board Readiness Program, a multi-session executive development course running April 2026 through March 2027; the HITEC Job Portal, a self-serve career platform restricted to director-level and above roles from Gold-level partners; and a calendar of in-person and virtual events including the flagship annual exposition (360+ exhibiting companies, 5,800+ attendees projected for HITEC 2026) plus regional summits hosted by corporate partners such as Citi and PayPal.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: individual memberships at $1,500 per year, event registration and ticketing (including the HITEC 100 Awards Celebration Dinner), and corporate partnership sponsorships from Gold-level partners and above. The organization is funded without institutional investor or private equity backing, and no financial statements are publicly disclosed.

Name

HITEC

Legal name

HITEC

Website

https://hitecglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HITEC is a Chicago-based nonprofit professional association serving senior Hispanic technology executives through membership, awards, scholarships, events, a job portal, and a board readiness program. Its membership, event registrations, and Fortune 500 corporate partnerships drive revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association & Executive Network Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Academic & Education Conference Organizers (THAHACAE)

Keywords

• Technology leadership network
• Executive membership association
• Hospitality technology exposition
• Hispanic technology professionals
• Board readiness program

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership: Annual membership dues providing access to network of senior technology executives, events, awards, and leadership development programs.
2. Event Registration: Ticket sales for HITEC summits, regional events, and the annual exposition including HITEC 100 Awards Celebration Dinner.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Gold level and above corporate partner sponsorships providing recruitment access and visibility to senior technology executives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HITEC is a nonprofit professional membership organization that empowers Hispanic technology leaders through flagship events (the HITEC exposition, the world's largest hospitality technology exposition), recognition programs (the HITEC 100 awards), leadership development (the HITEC-KPMG Board Readiness Program), career placement (HITEC Job Portal), and scholarships/mentorship (HITEC Foundation). It serves senior technology executives at director level and above at Fortune 500 firms, mid-size tech firms, consulting partners, technology company owners, and government/education executives via individual memberships and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

HITEC (Hispanic Information Technology Executive Connection) is a professional association and membership organization, not a unified technology product platform. The organization operates several interconnected programs: the HITEC 100 awards program recognizing top Hispanic technology leaders; the HITEC Foundation providing scholarships and mentorship to aspiring technologists; the HITEC-KPMG Board Readiness Program for executive development; the HITEC Job Portal facilitating career connections for senior technology professionals; and annual/specialized HITEC Events including conferences and regional gatherings. These offerings collectively serve the organization's mission of empowering Hispanic technology leaders and advancing the Hispanic community in technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HITEC 100 Awards Program Annual recognition program honoring 100 technology leaders from Fortune 100 and global enterprises whose leadership and innovation shape the global technology ecosystem, with distinct categories including LATAM & Ibero-America, FinTech, AI & Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, and HR and Talent Strategy.
• HITEC Foundation Scholarship Program 501(c)(3) nonprofit program providing scholarships (up to $5,000 per awardee), internships, individualized mentorship, and career development workshops to promising technology students pursuing degrees across the United States. The 2025-2026 class includes 100 scholars.
• HITEC-KPMG Board Readiness Program Multi-session professional development program co-developed with KPMG designed to prepare senior technology executives for corporate board positions, with sessions running from April 2026 through March 2027.
• HITEC Annual Exposition and Events The annual HITEC conference is the world's largest hospitality technology exposition, joined by Spring Leadership Summits (e.g., May 28-30, 2025 hosted by Citi), Regional Events (e.g., September 2026 hosted by PayPal in San Jose), and the HITEC 100 Awards Celebration Dinner (June 11, 2026). The 2026 exposition features 360+ exhibiting companies across 83,000 square feet.
• HITEC Job Portal Exclusive career portal at careers.hitecglobal.org connecting senior technology executives (director level and above) with career opportunities from Gold level corporate partners and above.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026KPMG partners with HITEC on the HITEC-KPMG Board Readiness Program, a multi-session program running from April 2026 to March 2027 designed to prepare technology executives for board positions.
• PayPalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025PayPal hosts the HITEC 2026 San Jose, CA Regional Event featuring general sessions and networking reception at their corporate headquarters.
• CiticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2025Citi hosts the HITEC 2025 Spring Leadership Summit, providing a venue and support for the executive networking and thought leadership event featuring welcome reception and networking breakfast.
• HFTPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals) organizes HITEC as its flagship event series. HITEC is described as organized by HFTP, making HFTP the parent organization overseeing all HITEC programs, events, and awards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA): International association for professionals in the business events / MICE industry. Comparable event-management professional society with education programs, awards, and corporate partnerships.
• CompTIA: Large, established technology trade association offering certification, training, and member events. Comparable broad-based tech association with membership dues and corporate partner revenue mix.

Direct peers

• Ascend: Pan-Asian executive membership organization for corporate leaders with a similar model of executive recognition, leadership development programs, and corporate partner sponsorships. Most direct comparable in mission (advancing minority tech/business executives) and structure.
• Blacks in Technology Foundation: Membership-driven organization elevating Black technology professionals through events, awards, and community programs, with comparable funding mix of corporate sponsorships and individual memberships.
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): Hispanic-focused executive organization advancing Hispanic inclusion at Fortune 500 and corporate America. Closest peer in target demographic and C-suite/board access mission.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): Nonprofit with large student-to-executive pipeline model including scholarships, mentorship programs, and conventions, structurally similar to HITEC Foundation + flagship expo + corporate partner sponsorship model.
• Society for Information Management (SIM): Member-based association for senior IT executives (CIOs and direct reports) that runs leadership development programs, regional chapter events, and corporate partnerships. Mirrors HITEC's director-and-above executive persona.
• AnitaB.org (formerly National Center for Women & Information Technology / Grace Hopper): Nonprofit advancing women in computing through flagship events (Grace Hopper), awards, and career programs. Comparable event scale and diversity-focused tech executive mission.
• Women in Technology International (WITI): Long-standing professional association for women in technology with similar executive recognition programs, regional events, and corporate partnership revenues. Comparable member persona and event-driven GTM.

Others

• HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals): The trade association that actually organizes the HITEC hospitality technology exposition referenced in HITEC's offerings — listed as core strategic partner organizing the flagship event series.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HITEC_Global/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/hitecglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hitecglobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/hitecglobal
• Xx.com/HITECLeaders

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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