

Showcasing the People, Ideas, and Companies Driving Tech Forward

A Celebration of Tech, Talent, and Transformation, March 23-29, 2025
Springfield Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation, taking place from March 23-29, 2025. It includes a tech conference, networking events, fun, tours, and competitions, all designed to bring together local tech professionals, students, and businesses.
Key events include:
• STC Squared – Springfield’s premier tech conference
• USITCC (U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference) – A national tech competition hosted by Missouri State University
• On-site Tours – Hosted by local businesses including MCCoE, CoxHealth, efactory, and Bluebird Data Center located in Springfield Underground
• Women in Tech Connect – A dedicated space for women and gender minorities in technology to connect
• Happy Hours & Student Mixers – Multiple networking opportunities for professionals, business leaders, and students
• Fun – Enjoy a variety of fun events with the tech community including Pickleball, Tech Trivia, the History Museum, Game Night, and After Party with DJ.
• Thursday Tech Crawl – Thursday evening events are concentrated downtown, making it easy to go from one event to another (map below).
• Official Mayoral Proclamation – Springfield Mayor Ken McClure will present an official proclamation recognizing Springfield Tech Week (8am, March 26 at the STC Squared conference welcome).
Tech Week Events
Take a tour of Bluebird Networks Underground Data Center in Springfield Underground as part of Tech Week!
Join us for STC’s fourth annual conference!
MSU hosts the USITCC Nationals in 2025!
Take a tour of Bluebird Networks Underground Data Center in Springfield Underground as part of Tech Week!
Students can join JMARK for connection and conversation at the Moxy as part of Springfield Tech Week!
Springfield Women in Technology is a non-profit community organization dedicated to empowering, engaging, and elevating local women working in the technology field.
Stop by to learn more about all the happenings and options efactory offers and take a tour to see this unique facility.
Celebrate Tech Week wrapping up with the After Party, sponsored by Sensory Integration.
WON Communications hosts a happy hour as part of Tech Week!
Take a tour of Bluebird Networks Underground Data Center in Springfield Underground as part of Tech Week!
Thursday Tech Crawl Map
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Spotlighting Springfield’s Tech Ecosystem
A thriving tech industry means more opportunities, more jobs, and more innovation. This week, we celebrate the growth and success of tech in our region.
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Connecting Talent with Opportunity
Between USITCC bringing top students and recruiters from across the country and a plethora of networking opportunities including STC Squared, this is a week where lasting connections are formed.
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Fostering Collaboration & Community
The best ideas don’t happen in isolation. SGF Tech Week is a chance to meet, connect, and build lasting relationships with the people shaping Springfield’s future.
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Inspiring the Next Generation
Technology is for everyone, and this week, we aim to inspire students, career changers, and lifelong learners to see the possibilities within the tech industry.
How to get Involved in Tech Week:
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Members and nonmembers can participate in Tech Week events. View events above to determine where to get involved!
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Contact us if interested in partnering with STC or sponsoring an event as part of Tech Week.
SGF Tech Week News and Articles
Stay up to date on the latest community updates, Tech Council announcements, events highlights, member news and insights from subject matter experts. Visit our News and Articles area for more.
Press Release: Springfield Tech Council proudly announces the inaugural Springfield Tech Week, scheduled for March 23-29, 2025.
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.
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 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.
Caleb Boston from Beyond Healing helped attendees learn more about this common phenomenon, particularly prevalent in tech workplaces.
More than 130 members and guests celebrated the season at STC’s annual STC Holiday Party on December 11, 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.
View official professional event photos from the 2024 Excellence in Technology Awards.
Check out photo booth pics taken during the EIT Award's Cocktail Hour.
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.