14th Annual Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, Oct. 21
The 14th Annual Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, presented by the Arizona Technology Council and South32, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the Tucson Convention Center.
Emceed by Dan Marries from KOLD, the event brings together more than 300 business and technology leaders from across Southern Arizona to connect, learn, and celebrate innovation. Attendees will have opportunities to explore trends and developments in industries such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, aerospace, defense, biotechnology, mining, logistics, robotics, transportation, and space exploration, while networking with professionals and decision-makers from across the region.
The program features keynote fireside chats focused on two of today’s most critical topics: AI in Action: Transforming Industry, Healthcare & Law and Beyond the Firewall: Protecting IT, Finance, Energy & Data Infrastructure. Industry experts representing organizations including AI Trailblazers, Tucson Medical Center, Quarles, AcaciaIT, Hughes Federal Credit Union, UNS Energy/TEP, and IBM will share insights on emerging technologies, innovation, and cybersecurity.
The event will also recognize outstanding achievements through the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo Awards, honoring organizations and leaders in categories such as Member Organization of the Year, Innovation Leader of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, and Startup of the Year.
Following the presentations and awards, attendees can explore exhibits from more than 50 regional companies and organizations, enjoy networking opportunities, and participate in the reception featuring food, music, and industry connections. A new addition for 2026 is the Learning Lab, sponsored by Pima Community College, which will showcase workforce development initiatives and educational programs supporting Arizona’s innovation economy.
With exhibitor booths nearly sold out and participation from leading organizations across the technology ecosystem, the Expo is positioned as Southern Arizona’s premier gathering for discovering business opportunities, building partnerships, and celebrating regional innovation.
Event Details
The 14th Annual Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo will be held on Oct. 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom, located at 260 S. Church Ave.
Attendee registration is $60 for Arizona Technology Council members and $75 for non-members, with admission including access to the full event, networking reception, complimentary parking, and drink tickets.
Interested attendees can register through the Arizona Technology Council website at www.aztechcouncil.org to secure their spot at Southern Arizona’s premier technology and business networking event.
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