The Technology Forum of Delaware

What The Technology Forum of Delaware does

The Technology Forum of Delaware is a non-profit professional association established to serve the technology business ecosystem in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. It convenes technology entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, investors, educators, and corporate decision makers through a recurring annual calendar of events, including the iDEa Conference (focused on emerging Bluetech and Photonics industries), AI-in-DE summits, the 7-in-7 rapid-fire speaker series, networking mixers (in partnership with bodies such as the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce), the End of Summer Social, and the annual Holiday Party. The organization does not produce a technology product; its core technology stack is limited to a website, Eventbrite registration, and an email newsletter. Programming is delivered in person at venues across Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, and other Delaware locations.

The business model is sponsorship-driven with light per-event ticket revenue. Tech Forum sells tiered annual corporate sponsorships (Gold at $5,000/year, Silver at $2,500/year) plus per-event sponsorships ranging from $500 (Contributing) to $5,000 (Title), paid via cash, check, or credit card. Sponsorship benefits scale with tier and include paid attendee passes, tabletop displays, speaking opportunities, logo placement on the homepage and Sponsors page, exclusive event invitations, and preferred service provider status. The organization also co-develops content with strategic partners including the Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education, Delaware Prosperity Partnership, University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship, and Wilmington University. The board comprises 11 directors drawn from Bridgepointe Technologies, TechSolutions, White Clay Technology, Associates International, and Delaware Prosperity Partnership, led by Chairperson Greg Plum and President Rich Kenney.

Name

The Technology Forum of Delaware

Legal name

Technology Forum of Delaware

Website

https://techforumde.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Technology Forum of Delaware is a non-profit professional association that runs events, networking mixers, and summits (including AI-in-DE and the iDEa Conference on Bluetech and Photonics) to connect technology businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate executives in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic, funded primarily through tiered corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Industry Association

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Technology networking events
• Industry conferences
• Nonprofit association
• Professional networking
• Tech community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Sponsorships: Tech Forum generates revenue through tiered corporate sponsorship programs. Gold Sponsors ($5,000/year) receive comprehensive benefits including 6 event tickets, tabletop displays, speaking opportunities, and logo placement. Silver Sponsors ($2,500/year) receive 3 event tickets and website recognition. Event Sponsors ($1,000-$2,000 per event) receive 2 guest passes and presentation opportunities.
2. Event-based Sponsorships: Title Sponsor ($5,000) for signature events with 6 tickets and prominent marketing benefits. Supporting Sponsor ($2,500) with 4 tickets and logo placement. Drink Sponsor ($1,000) with 2 tickets. Contributing Sponsor ($500) with 1 ticket.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Technology Forum of Delaware is a non-profit association that hosts technology-focused events and conferences for the Delaware and Mid-Atlantic region. Its programming includes the iDEa Conference, AI-in-DE summits, the 7 in 7 rapid-fire speaker series, breakfast mixers, Summer Socials, and Holiday Parties designed to share best practices and connect technology business leaders. The organization sells tiered corporate sponsorships (Gold at $5,000/year, Silver at $2,500/year, and Event Sponsorships at $1,000–$2,000 per event) that grant companies visibility and access to a captive audience of technology decision makers.

Product overview

The Technology Forum of Delaware is a non-profit association offering event-based products and services centered around technology education, networking, and professional development. The core offerings include Tech Forum Events (iDEa Conference, AIinDE summits, Summer Socials, Holiday Parties, and 7-in-7 speaker series) and Sponsorship Programs at multiple tiers (Gold at $5,000/year, Silver at $2,500/year, and Event Sponsorship from $1,000-$2,000 per event). The organization does not operate a traditional software product; instead, it provides in-person and virtual events along with sponsorship opportunities that give technology businesses access to the regional tech community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tech Forum Events

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered gold sponsor, silver/media sponsor, event sponsor, board representation, event partner and title sponsor.

• WSFS Bankgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWSFS Bank serves as a Gold Sponsor ($5,000/year) of Tech Forum, gaining visibility among Delaware's technology business leaders through logo placement, event attendance benefits, and recognition as a regional financial institution supporting the tech community.
• Delaware Business Timessilver/media sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerDelaware Business Times participates as Silver Sponsor and Media Sponsor, leveraging Tech Forum events for industry publication visibility and community engagement within the Delaware tech ecosystem.
• University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurshipevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerHorn Entrepreneurship at UD serves as Event Sponsor, connecting university innovation programs with the regional tech business community through Tech Forum events.
• Wilmington Universityevent sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWilmington University sponsors Tech Forum events as an educational institution, building connections between academia and the regional technology business community.
• Delaware Prosperity Partnershipboard representationStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) participates through board representation (Erica Crell, Innovation Manager), supporting economic development and innovation in Delaware's technology sector.
• Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Educationevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech Forum partners with the Delaware Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education on the iDEa Conference, co-developing programming around Bluetech and Photonics emerging industries.
• Juniper Networkstitle sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerJuniper Networks serves as a recent Title Sponsor for Tech Forum signature events, gaining prominent brand visibility among regional technology executives and decision makers.
• New Castle County Chamber of Commerceevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTech Forum collaborates with the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce for events like Breakfast Mixer 2026, expanding reach into the broader business community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Tech Councils of North America (TECNA): Umbrella organization representing regional tech associations across North America — adjacent peer that supports, aggregates, and convenes organizations like Tech Forum rather than competing directly.

Direct peers

• Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC): Massachusetts-based non-profit tech industry association that runs networking events, summits, and awards programs for the regional tech ecosystem — closely comparable to Tech Forum's regional association + events + sponsorship model.
• Technology Association of Georgia (TAG): Georgia's leading non-profit technology industry association producing summits, networking events, and thought-leadership programming — comparable peer in scale and event-centric community model.
• Tech:NYC: Non-profit technology industry association serving New York City's tech ecosystem through events, programming, and policy advocacy — analogous event-and-community-driven organization, though larger and more urban.
• Pittsburgh Technology Council: Regional non-profit tech association running networking events, executive briefings, and conferences for the Pittsburgh tech community — directly mirrors Tech Forum's regional membership + events + sponsorship structure.
• NC TECH: North Carolina's statewide technology industry association hosting conferences, awards, and corporate member programs — a near-analog in mission, structure, and event-driven engagement to Tech Forum of Delaware.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Large national non-profit trade association for the IT industry, producing events, certifications, and member services — broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities but at national scale rather than community-narrow focus.

Regional players

• New Castle County Chamber of Commerce: Local Delaware chamber of commerce hosting business events, mixers, and programming — already a Tech Forum co-event partner; comparable as a Delaware-based member/event organization but with broader business focus.
• Greater Philadelphia Tech Council: Regional tech industry association serving the Philadelphia metro area with events and member programs — overlapping Mid-Atlantic geography with Tech Forum's footprint.
• Chesapeake Regional Tech Council: Maryland-based tech industry association offering networking events and programming for the Chesapeake tech community — neighboring Mid-Atlantic peer serving similar audiences in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/techforumde
• Facebookfacebook.com/TechForumDE

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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