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Networking – Signature Events

Annual Dinner and Tech Awards Celebration

The TCM Tech Awards Celebration is the only awards ceremony that honors the best in Maryland’s life science and technology community. Our annual signature awards celebration is one of Maryland’s largest and most prestigious award ceremonies. The TCM Tech Awards recognizes executives, businesses and innovative technology developed in Maryland and the surrounding regions. Established in 1988, this event is now attended by over 800 executives from the technology and life science industries. Come celebrate our 25th Anniversary on May 16, 2013. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Pictures from 2012 Annual Dinner & Tech Awards Celebration

CIO&CTO Live! Awards

The CIO&CTOLive! Awards honor the achievements of the most influential CTOs, CIOs and senior technology leaders in the Mid- Atlantic region. The CIO&CTOLive! awards ceremony is the only event of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region putting you in front of the best CIOs and CTOs in the industry. Join us to celebrate the best in the IT industry in the non-profit, government and commercial sectors. It’s the must-attend event of the year for the technology community! For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Pictures from the 2011 CIO&CTO Live! Awards

Cyber Sercurity Conference

The Cyber Security Conference teaches hundreds of business owners and high-tech decision makers how to combat the myriad cyber security threats they live with daily. The conference will feature educational sessions as well as two high-profile keynote speakers. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Government Contracting Series

The Government Contracting Series sponsorship is for companies who do business or want to connect with companies doing business in the state or federal contracting arena. This signature TCM program series consists of high-quality, well-attended educational and Selling-to-Programs for those who want access to procurement decision makers as well as tips, trends and techniques for increasing government procurement business. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Financial Executives Forum

The Financial Executives Forum (FEF) is devoted to peer-to-peer networking and programs that highlight topics of interest for the region’s leading financial executives. Financial executives include chief financial officers, bankers, venture capitalists, accountants, attorneys and others in finance. The FEF program has four educational breakfasts and two receptions that encourage participants to network as well as learn from some of the area’s preeminent executives, policymakers and thinkers. For more information please contact Brian Levine at 240-243-4044 or email.

Frederick County Annual Tech Awards Celebration

The Frederick County Tech Awards Celebration continues to showcase the established excellence and rising stars of the technology sector in Frederick County at our annual cocktail reception and awards program. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Pictures from 2011 Frederick County Tech Awards Celebration

Leadership Dinner

Every year, the Tech Council of Maryland hosts a Leadership Dinner in Annapolis for members to share thoughts and discuss challenges they face as leaders within the technology community. This is a valuable opportunity to cement relationships with peers, discuss industry trends and learn about TCM’s upcoming Policy Priorities. The event is held in an intimate dinner setting in Annapolis during the legislative session. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Pictures from 2012 Leadership Dinner

Lifetime Achievement Gala

The TCM Lifetime Achievement Award is given each year to a local individual who has gone above and beyond over the course of a career to serve the community at large. Recipients display commitment and leadership both in the field and within their company, fostering new ideas and encouraging creativity. The recipient also demonstrates generosity and compassion, making sure their work benefits others. Past recipients include Clifford M. Kendall, Chairman and CEO (Retired) of Computer Data Systems, Inc. and Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email

Pictures from 2012 Lifetime Achievement Gala

Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference

Mid-Atlantic Bio is the premier regional biotech conference for senior-level executives, policymakers, academia, financiers, media and service providers. First launched in 2005, the conference is a joint initiative of the founding host organizations: the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association, the Virginia Biotechnology Association and the Tech Council of Maryland. The Conference is also pleased to welcome the North Carolina Biotechnology Center as a Strategic Partner for 2012. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email

Annual Ultimate Summer Crab Feast & BBQ Networking Bash

TCM’s ultimate summer event provides a wealth of networking opportunities with the Mid-Atlantic’s vast technology and life science communities and the businesses that serve them. This event attracts over 250 attendees each year to enjoy Maryland steamed crabs and Smokey Glen’s famous barbeque for over two hours of summer networking fun. Summer attire is encouraged. For more information please contact Michelle Ferrone at 240-243-4047 or email.

Pictures from 2011 Summer Crab Feast

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