Technology Association of Iowa

What Technology Association of Iowa does

Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1997 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The organization unites technology professionals and business leaders across Iowa's industries, serving a member base of 300+ organizations that includes major employers such as John Deere, Principal Financial Group, Collins Aerospace, Corteva Agriscience, Workiva, Athene, Casey's General Stores, and UnityPoint Health. TAI's mission is to uphold technology as a cornerstone of Iowa's economic growth through policy advocacy, talent development, and community building.

TAI's product portfolio centers on a structured event and programming calendar that includes signature events (Iowa Technology Summit, Iowa Tech Week, Prometheus Awards, TechBrew monthly series, Iowa Tech Open golf events, Catalysts TED-style presentations), specialized quarterly executive roundtables (CIO, CISO, CDAO, AI, Data Governance, Legal, Startup), talent programs (Iowa Technology Leadership Institute, Iowa Tech Connect, Iowa Tech Talent Network), advocacy activities (TechPAC, AI Public Policy Forum, Iowa Data Center Summit), and content channels (The Download newsletter, TechBrew Rewind podcast, Catalysts Interview Series, Iowa Tech Leaders To Know editorial series, Iowa Tech Policy Podcast). Members access these resources through a dedicated online dashboard featuring the member directory, job board, and talent network.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: recurring annual membership dues from organizations of all sizes across Iowa's tech ecosystem, and event-related revenue including ticket registrations and corporate sponsorships for signature events. The organization is led by a nine-person staff headed by President Brian Waller, with a board of directors drawn from member organizations including senior technology executives from Iowa's largest employers. TAI does not develop technology products but rather operates as a community platform and advocacy body for the state's technology sector.

Name

Technology Association of Iowa

Legal name

Technology Association of Iowa

Website

https://technologyiowa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Technology Association of Iowa is a 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 1997 that unites 300+ technology organizations across Iowa through events, executive roundtables, talent programs, and state-level policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Technology industry association
• Membership organization
• Technology policy advocacy
• Professional networking events
• Tech workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from organizations across Iowa's technology ecosystem, providing access to member directories, committees, roundtables, job boards, and events.
2. Event Registrations and Sponsorships: Revenue from event ticket sales and corporate sponsorships for signature events including Iowa Technology Summit, Iowa Tech Week, Prometheus Awards, Catalysts, and TechBrew series.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) trade association that sells annual organizational memberships and produces events, executive roundtables, talent development programs, and policy advocacy services for Iowa's technology industry. Its core sellable offerings include corporate membership, signature events such as the Iowa Technology Summit, Iowa Tech Week, TechBrew, Prometheus Awards, Iowa Tech Open, and Catalysts, plus C-level roundtables (CIO, CISO, CDAO, AI, Data Governance, Legal, Startup) and workforce programs (ITLI, Iowa Tech Connect). Revenue is driven primarily by recurring membership dues and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is a membership-based industry association founded in 1997 that unites technology professionals and business leaders across Iowa. Rather than a unified software platform, TAI offers a portfolio of event-based programs, professional development offerings, talent initiatives, advocacy efforts, and member resources. The core event portfolio includes signature programs like the annual Iowa Technology Summit, the multi-day Iowa Tech Week, monthly TechBrew networking events, the Prometheus Awards ceremony, Iowa Tech Open golf events (Central and Eastern Iowa), and the Catalysts TED-style presentation series. TAI facilitates specialized roundtables for AI, CIO, CISO, CDAO, Data Governance, Legal, and Startup communities. Talent development programs include the Iowa Technology Leadership Institute (ITLI) and Iowa Tech Connect. Members access the TAI Member Dashboard featuring a directory of 300+ Iowa tech companies, the Iowa Tech Talent Network for recruiting, and a job board. Content offerings include The Download monthly newsletter, TechBrew Rewind podcast series, the Catalysts Interview Series, Iowa Tech Leaders To Know editorial series, and the Iowa Tech Policy Podcast. TAI also operates TechPAC for policy advocacy and sponsorships for brand amplification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TAI Organizational Membership Annual organizational membership providing Iowa companies with access to the 300+ member directory, committees, roundtables, member dashboard, job board, Iowa Tech Talent Network, TechBrew events, signature events, and policy advocacy. Sold on an annual subscription basis to organizations across Iowa's technology ecosystem.
• Iowa Technology Summit Iowa's premier annual technology conference bringing together industry leaders for a full day of sessions, networking, and insight into the direction of Iowa's technology industry. Available via paid registration with corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Iowa Tech Week Week-long series of events (April 6-9, 2026) bringing Iowa's tech community together in Des Moines for connection, learning, and progress across multiple days and venues.
• TechBrew Monthly Networking Series Monthly morning networking event featuring coffee and interviews with Iowa tech leaders covering origin stories, career milestones, and key initiatives. Held at West End Architectural Salvage in Des Moines, presented by Zirous. Open to members and guests with paid registration.
• Prometheus Awards Annual awards ceremony uniting technology professionals, industry leaders, educators, and government officials to honor the year's most remarkable achievements across Iowa's technology landscape. Presented by UHY-US. Corporate sponsorship and paid registration available.
• Iowa Tech Open (Central & Eastern Iowa) Golf networking events combining golf, networking, and business development at premier Iowa golf courses. Central Iowa event at Glen Oaks Country Club; Eastern Iowa event at Brown Deer Golf Club. Includes presenting and hole sponsorship packages.
• Catalysts: Ideas Driving Iowa Forward TED-style presentation series celebrating people and innovations driving Iowa's progress, highlighting how technology paired with bold ideas can break down barriers and expand opportunity. Annual event with paid registration.
• AI Public Policy Forum Forum focused on public policy discussions around artificial intelligence topics relevant to Iowa's technology ecosystem.
• Iowa Data Center Summit Summit addressing data center topics and infrastructure relevant to Iowa's technology industry.
• AI Roundtable Quarterly hybrid roundtable convening TAI members building, applying, supporting, and teaching AI technologies across Iowa. Includes peer-driven discussions on technical and business dimensions of AI with guest speakers. Exclusive to TAI member organization executives.
• CIO Roundtable Quarterly hybrid roundtable for C-level information technology leaders to exchange strategic insights on shared successes, challenges, and emerging best practices. Exclusive to technology executives of TAI member organizations.
• CISO Roundtable Quarterly hybrid roundtable convening C-level security leaders from across Iowa to exchange strategic insights on shared successes, challenges, and emerging best practices. Exclusive to technology executives of TAI member organizations.
• CDAO Roundtable Quarterly hybrid roundtable convening C-level data and analytics leaders to exchange strategic insights on data governance, quality, analytics, and security. Open to all C-level data and analytics leaders of TAI member organizations.
• Data Governance Roundtable Quarterly virtual roundtable bringing together data practitioners and leaders to share perspectives on data strategy, governance, and stewardship. Explores real-world successes, challenges, and emerging best practices.
• Legal Roundtable Quarterly virtual roundtable for legal professionals in law firms and corporate counsel roles advising technology-driven organizations. Addresses unique legal challenges shaping the technology industry.
• Startup Roundtable Quarterly virtual roundtable bringing together founders and startup leaders to exchange ideas and explore opportunities within Iowa's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Discusses statewide incentives, programs, and resources supporting startup growth.
• Iowa Technology Leadership Institute (ITLI) Professional development program for emerging and established technology leaders to build skills, peer networks, and career opportunities in Iowa's tech industry. Available to TAI members.
• Iowa Tech Connect Program connecting tech professionals with opportunities and resources to advance their careers within Iowa's technology ecosystem. Available to TAI members.
• Iowa Tech Talent Network Platform providing TAI member organizations with access to out-of-state candidates interested in relocating to Iowa tech roles, helping address member organization talent pipeline needs.
• TAI Member Dashboard Online platform providing members access to benefits, the 300+ Iowa tech company member directory, member contacts directory, company profile management, Iowa Tech Talent Network, and job board. Self-serve portal for TAI member organization administrators and employees.
• Iowa Tech Job Board Platform for TAI member organizations to post open technology positions, connecting employers with qualified talent in Iowa's tech community.
• TechPAC Political action committee advocating for pro-innovation public policy supporting tech-enabled companies, startups, and emerging technologies in Iowa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ Iowa tech companies in member directory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UHY-UScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 November 2026UHY-US is the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Prometheus Awards, the annual event honoring Iowa's technology achievements.
• GuidePoint SecurityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2026GuidePoint Security co-hosts a member event - the Iowa Barnstormers vs Green Bay Blizzard loft suite experience - providing networking opportunity for members.
• ZirouscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2026Zirous is the presenting sponsor for the TechBrew monthly series, including TechBrew events throughout 2026.
• LightedgecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Lightedge is the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Iowa Tech Open - Eastern Iowa event held at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, IA. The partnership provides brand visibility at the networking and golf event.
• Carrier AccessminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Carrier Access is a hole sponsor for the 2026 Iowa Tech Open - Eastern Iowa, providing brand exposure during the golf event.
• Choice SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Choice Solutions is a hole sponsor for the 2026 Iowa Tech Open - Eastern Iowa.
• FortinetminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Fortinet is a hole sponsor for the 2026 Iowa Tech Open - Eastern Iowa.
• HBSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026HBS is a hole sponsor for the 2026 Iowa Tech Open - Eastern Iowa.
• SegraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Segra is a hole sponsor for the 2026 Iowa Tech Open - Eastern Iowa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MassTLC (Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council): Statewide technology industry trade association serving Massachusetts, operating with a similar membership-and-events model and executive roundtables; directly comparable as a state-level tech association.
• NC TECH (North Carolina Technology Association): North Carolina's statewide technology trade association with member-driven events, awards programs, and policy advocacy; structurally analogous to TAI as a state tech association.
• Silicon Slopes: Utah-based tech industry association running a signature annual summit, executive networking, and policy programs; a direct comparable state-level tech community model.
• Technology Association of Georgia (TAG): One of the largest U.S. state technology associations, with similar event programming, executive roundtables, and policy advocacy; a scalable peer model showing the upside of the TAI playbook.
• Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech): Minnesota's statewide technology association operating with a similar membership, events, awards (Tekne Awards), and policy advocacy structure; a direct regional peer in the adjacent Midwest tech ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Large global technology industry trade association with similar membership, certification, and policy advocacy activities; comparable as a scaled-up, broader-geography version of TAI's model.
• TechNet: National bipartisan political network for technology CEOs and executives that focuses on federal and state policy advocacy; comparable to TAI's TechPAC and policy advocacy programs but at a national scope.
• Consumer Technology Association (CTA): National trade association producing CES and operating technology industry policy advocacy at scale; a broad incumbent showcasing the upper bound of TAI's potential organizational trajectory.

Regional players

• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber (Cincinnati Regional Business Committee): Regional chamber operating technology and innovation committees with events and policy programming serving a different Midwest geography; comparable in chamber-style tech ecosystem convening.

Others

• Chamber of Digital Commerce: Trade association focused on digital assets and blockchain policy advocacy; comparable as a thematic industry association using events, policy advocacy, and member services to drive engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technology-association-of-iowa
• Instagraminstagram.com/technologyiowa
• Xx.com/TechnologyIowa
• Facebookfacebook.com/Technology-Associati

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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