
Springfield Tech Council
News, Articles and Media
Springfield Tech Council is the source for updates and insights on technology in the Ozarks. Our news section features event recaps, announcements, partnerships and progress across the local tech community. We also publish contributed articles from members and industry leaders exploring innovations, ideas and opportunities on the horizon. Subject-matter experts interested in publishing an article may also submit a guest post for consideration.
STC Announces Springfield Tech Week: A Citywide Celebration of Technology & Innovation
Press Release: Springfield Tech Council proudly announces the inaugural Springfield Tech Week, scheduled for March 23-29, 2025.
Tevora joins Springfield Tech Council as a Visionary Sponsor & Cybersecurity Series Sponsor
STC welcomes Tevora as a new Visionary Sponsor in 2025 and as the 2025 Cybersecurity Community Series sponsor. STC is thankful to our sponsors for supporting the growth of the community and helping Springfield advance as a technology hub.
USITCC Competition comes to Springfield, hosted by MSU
The Foundation for IT Education holds the 7th annual US IT Collegiate Conference at the University Plaza Hotel, hosted by Missouri State University.
O’Reilly Auto Parts partners with Springfield Tech Council as a Visionary Sponsor
O’Reilly Auto Parts joins STC as a new Visionary Sponsor in 2025. Our sponsors play an active role in supporting the growth of technology locally and helping progress Springfield as a hub for innovation.
Imposter Syndrome Learning Over Lunch Recap
Caleb Boston from Beyond Healing helped attendees learn more about this common phenomenon, particularly prevalent in tech workplaces.
STC Holiday Party 2024 Recap & Photos
More than 130 members and guests celebrated the season at STC’s annual STC Holiday Party on December 11, 2024.
Springfield Tech Industry Workplace Survey Report 2024
A research summary of tech worker experiences and attitudes in Southwest Missouri prepared by Habitat Communication & Culture. In combination with Springfield Women in Technology and the Springfield Tech Council.
2024 Excellence in Technology Award Photos
View official professional event photos from the 2024 Excellence in Technology Awards.
Photo Booth Pics from 2024 Excellence in Technology Awards
Check out photo booth pics taken during the EIT Award's Cocktail Hour.
Congratulations to the 2024 Excellence in Technology Award Winners!
Springfield Tech Council hosted the Excellence in Technology Awards September 27, 2024, recognizing winners in 16 categories, shining a spotlight on the area’s vibrant tech scene.
Rob Zelinka to Springfield Tech Council: Challenge Yourself to Embrace Emerging Technologies
Jack Henry's CIO and VP, Rob Zelinka, shares wisdom at September's Learning Over Lunch.
2024 Excellence in Technology Award Finalists
More than 150 nominations were submitted and after hours of careful deliberation, Springfield Tech Council is proud to present the exceptional finalists for this year's Excellence in Technology Awards. The winners will be officially announced during our annual event scheduled for Friday, September 27th.
STC Supports Ozarks Startup Weekend, Encourages Local Entrepreneurs with Tech Ideas to Register Now
STC is proud to help support Codefi's Startup weekend, taking place September 13-15.
Jack Henry Banking Leader Discusses Technology Modernization
Jon Baltzell, VP of Banking Solutions for Jack Henry, discusses their strategy to modernize technology in the financial industry. Read the article and watch video of the full presentation at a recent Springfield Tech Council event.
Tim Goree, Squared 2024 Speaker - Leading Up and Leading Laterally
Tim Goree shares key takeaways from his Leadership track presentation at Squared 2024.
Enter to Win Signed Copy of Healthcare Technology Book
Sign up here to enter a drawing to win a signed copy of Healthcare Digital Transformation: How Consumerism, Technology and Pandemic are Accelerating the Future
SBJ Article: Tech investments, challenges garner focus at STC Squared - Industry leaders share cybersecurity concerns
SBJ Reporter Mike Cullinan covers the STC Squared Keynote Session with area leaders as well as a brief overview of the 2024 conference.
STC Squared 2024 Recap & Photos
A recap of the STC Squared 2024 conference held March 27, 2024, along with event photos. STC Squared brought 600+ together to learn, grow, and collaborate tech in the Springfield area.
Speaker Slides from STC Squared 2024
Find select speaker-submitted presentations from STC Squared 2024. Attendees can access content shared to supplement learning or check out what was covered in a missed session.
Zach Hoskins, Squared 2024 Speaker - Building the Foundation for Business Success: Answering the 7 Key Questions
Zach Hoskins shares key takeaways from his presentation at Squared 2024. Seven questions to reflect on to set yourself up for success and reach your strategic goals.
Elevating IT - SRC Holdings Sponsor Guest Post
In this guest post Ryan Stack, CIO of SRC Holdings, shares his outlook on the positive impact of IT Teams.
A Night to Remember: Exclusive Photos and Stories from the 2023 Excellence in Tech Awards
Recap and photos from the 2023 Excellence in Technology Awards. Thank you to everyone who made this celebration of our entire tech community a special evening.
Connecting Possibilities: Jack Henry partners with Springfield Tech Council as a Visionary Sponsor
STC was pleased to announce a new Visionary Sponsor partnership with Jack Henry to an audience of 250 attending the Excellence in Technology Awards on November 10. 2023. Jack Henry joins the esteemed group of existing Founding Sponsors Bluebird Networks and Pitt Technology Group, Visionary Sponsor SRC, and Cornerstone Sponsor CNH Industrial Reman. Our sponsors play an active role in supporting the growth of technology locally and helping progress Springfield as a hub for innovation.
Congratulations to the 2023 Excellence in Technology Award Winners!
Springfield Tech Council hosted the much-anticipated return of the Excellence in Technology Awards November 10, 2023, recognizing winners in 15 categories, shining a spotlight on the area’s vibrant tech scene.
Springfield Tech Industry Workplace Survey Report 2023
A research summary of tech worker experiences and attitudes in Southwest Missouri. The disparity between men and women in the tech industry (or in technical roles) is well-documented. A 2021 report by McKinsey concludes that women hold only 34% of entry-level engineering and product roles, and just 26% of all first-level management positions.
2023 Excellence in Technology Award Finalists
After an exhaustive review of over 100 nominations and hours of careful deliberation, Springfield Tech Council is proud to present the exceptional finalists for this year's Excellence in Technology Awards. The winners will be officially announced during our annual event scheduled for Friday, November 10th.
Executive Breakfast: AI-Engaged Care
Tech leaders learned how CoxHealth is developing new ways to provide health care as they expand into the AI realm for the most technologically advanced care available today.
A Conversation With Emily Buckmaster, STC’s Executive Director
Emily Buckmaster joined STC as the Executive Director, making her the first and only employee. Learn more about her role and how STC plans to grow due to this milestone.
STC Official Launch Event Photos
Photos from the Springfield Tech Council’s official public launch event and ribbon cutting hosted at Bluebird Networks in the Springfield Underground.
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