STC Squared 2024 Recap & Photos
Springfield Tech Council is humbled by the remarkable success of STC Squared 2024, our annual conference that has once again surpassed expectations. This year's event not only showcased cutting-edge technological advancements but also fostered an unmatched spirit of community and collaboration among professionals in the Springfield tech industry.
From dynamic keynotes to interactive breakout sessions, STC Squared 2024 served as a melting pot of ideas, bringing together thinkers, creators, and innovators from diverse sectors of the technology world.
A heartfelt thank you to each attendee, speaker, sponsor, exhibitor and volunteer who contributed to this year's conference. Your enthusiasm, expertise, and support were the key ingredients that made STC Squared 2024 not just an event, but a milestone in growing the Springfield tech community.
Fast Facts:
650 registrants, more than a 25% increase from 2023 and 250% increase from 2022.
35+ exhibitors from all over the U.S., including Stokes Robotics demonstrating three robots.
25+ speakers, from national to entry-level, displaying STC’s commitment to empower and elevate our tech community. View slides/presentations submitted by speakers. Speakers will be featured throughout the spring and summer on our blog/news section.
90% of attendees strongly agree or agree that “contents and topics were relevant and timely,” according to post-event survey results.
Keynote panel of local leaders and conference recap covered in Springfield Business Journal.
A special shoutout to our sponsors, whose generous support enabled us to bring this vision to life and provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Your commitment to advancing the tech industry is deeply appreciated.
As we look ahead, the Springfield Tech Council remains committed to building on the momentum of STC Squared 2024. Our mission to support and elevate the tech community continues, and we are already brewing exciting plans for next year's conference.
Here's to many more years of innovation, collaboration, and growth within the tech community. See you at the next STC monthly event - and STC Squared 2025!
Highlights from post-conference survey question: What did you like best about STC Squared?
There was a good mix of topics that our team was able to split up and attend. Information was relevant and useful (and I attend lots of conferences like this)!
Meeting up with vendors, both for interests and people we've used before.
Learning about all the different local companies and how friendly everyone was.
It was very well organized, with good flow, content, and opportunity to see new and old faces.
Hearing incredible speakers and making great connections.
Networking with vendors and others in the field.
Getting to see and socialize with local companies from all different industries.
The topics were spot on and hit a lot of points my department is focusing on. Extremely helpful in multiple ways.
The ability to meet/network/chat with other tech professionals.
The diversity of speakers and topics at the conference.
