What: In-person and virtual networking event for Montana High Tech Business Alliance members, guests, and MSU students in partnership with the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering at MSU.
When: 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | MHTBA Roundtable - Innovation & Entrepreneurship at MSU, panel and discussion
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | MHTBA Employer Panel - How to Get Montana Tech Jobs & Internships
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | MHTBA Networking Reception with Montana tech employers and MSU students
Where: Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering - Montana State University, NAH Building, Inspiration Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717, or virtual via Zoom for the panels. Links will be emailed to those who register to attend virtually.
Doors open at 2 pm.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
Roundtables
“Innovation & Entrepreneurship at MSU,” panel and discussion, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Hear from Montana State University alumni and faculty who have launched promising tech startups.
Guest speakers include:
Sam Atkins, President and Co-Founder at Foothold, Butte, building sustainable and affordable prefabricated housing
Dr. Anja Kunze, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Montana State University and Co-founder, NanoMagnetic Solutions, Bozeman developing advanced tools that use magnetic forces for gene editing
Dr. Brock LaMeres, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, MSU and Founder, Resilient Computing, Bozeman, building ultra-reliable computers that withstand radiation in space.
Employer Panel: “How to Get Montana Tech Jobs & Internships,” 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Leaders from some of Montana's top tech employers will share what they do, who they hire, and how students can land a job or internship with their company.
Guest speakers include:
Shawna Alexander, Engineering Senior Manager, Boeing Helena, the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services
John Suh, Founding Director, New Horizons Studio | HATCI | Hyundai Motor Group R&D Division, Bozeman, designing ultimate mobility vehicles: cars that transform from 4-wheeled drive to 4-legged walking
Tony Rosanova, President/Chief Technology Officer, Zoot Enterprises, Bozeman and Billings, a global software company providing origination, acquisition, and decision management solutions to the nation’s top financial institutions
-In-Person: Inspiration Hall
-Tickets for the roundtables are based on membership levels:
$5,000 Platinum (5 guests)
$2,500 Gold (4 guests)
$1,000 Silver (3 guests)
$500 Bronze (2 guests)
$250 Industry Professional, $100 Startup, or $50 Emerging Professional (1 guest)
-Virtual: The roundtables will also be open to virtual attendees in Zoom. The link will be emailed to those who register to attend virtually.
Networking Reception with MSU Students, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Inspiration Hall
After the employer panel, join the Montana High Tech Business Alliance for an evening of in-person networking and conversation. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
For the employer panel and reception, the number of guests per organization is based on MHTBA membership level:
$5,000 Platinum (12 guests)
$2,500 Gold (10 guests)
$1,000 Silver (8 guests)
$500 Bronze (4 guests)
$250 Industry Professional, $100 Startup, or $50 Emerging Professional (2 guests)
Members are also encouraged to bring guests from non-member companies who may be interested in joining the Alliance. Non-member prospects may attend one MHTBA event for free. Advance registration is required. Please RSVP by Feb. 15, 2023.
For questions, please contact Melissa Paulsen at melissa.paulsen[at]mthightech.org.
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