WTA-Wisconsin Technology Association

Happy Thanksgiving! ?? We wish you all a day filled with gratitude and connection! Today is a time for many of us to disconnect and be present with loved ones. A special thank you to the tech professionals working today to keep everything running 24/7/365—your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed! We’re thankful for all of you - our vibrant and collaborative Wisconsin tech community ??????

?? Meet your WTA Board! ?? This group of tech professionals works behind the scenes to make all that WTA-Wisconsin Technology Association offers possible. Each is deeply committed to fostering community and collaboration across Wisconsin’s vibrant technology ecosystem. Our shared vision is to cultivate a thriving tech community, fostering opportunities for growth, innovation, and connection. Together we can ensure that #Wisconsin remains a leader in technology. Thank you to the passionate and collaborative team driving WTA’s mission forward: Troy Windorff - President Lena DeLaet - 1st Vice President, Programs Katie Lawlor - 2nd Vice President, Memberships Christina Ruth - Director, Tech Conference Paul McMillan - Director, Sponsorships Matthew Balkum - Director, Golf Outing Charles Janzer - Director, Audio/Visual Experience Cassi W. - Director, Marketing Heather Walker - Secretary Jason Huebner - Treasurer Joel Heric, CISM, PMP, CBCP - Director at Large Emily Becker - Director at Large Kendall Suhr - Director at Large Mike Harpster - Director at Large Jason B. Schultz - Director at Large Eric Printz - Past President #WTA #WisconsinTechnologyAssociation #WTAGolfClassic #WTAEvents #WisconsinTech #WITech #TechTrends2025 #TechLeadership #Innovation #cyber #tech #technology #DigitalTransformation #AI #artificialintelligence #Cybersecurity #data #technologyevent #techevent #witechevent #mketechevent #networkingevent #techconference #technologyconference #mketech #madisontech #wisconsintechmonth #WItechmonth #community #techcommunity #CIO #CISO #collaboration #mentor #network #networking #careerdevelopment #peersupport #informationsharing

?? We’re thrilled to recognize our incredible Tech Community Champions who helped make Wisconsin Tech Month 2024 a success! ?? ?? NEW Digital Alliance, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (via Summerfest Tech), Tech on Tap Nation, Podcast Town, i.c.stars |* Milwaukee, Women in Technology Wisconsin (WIT), achieve Engagement, Mitobyte, WTA-Wisconsin Technology Association, Everyone On, Sherman Phoenix Foundation, Radio Milwaukee, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, HPGM, and Chitokan Graphics have each supported #WItechmonth in different ways, strengthening our mission of fostering equity and innovation in tech and helping us spread the word to each of their respective amazing communities. ??? ???? Champions like the organizations listed above elevate a broad range voices and empower our tech community here to reach new heights. Thank you ALL for driving inclusive innovation across Wisconsin! ?? #CommunityChampions #InclusiveInnovation #Tech #MKEtech #Wisconsin #InWisconsin #Gratitude

Happy Veterans Day and Thank You to all who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms! Today, we’re proud to recognize Dogs2DogTags, an incredible organization supporting veterans by rescuing, training, and placing dogs with deserving service members who have been diagnosed with post-combat stress and anxiety. Thanks to the generosity of everyone at this years’ WTA golf outing, we raised over $2,800 to support their mission. Together, we’re making a difference for those who’ve served and the loyal companions who stand by their side. Consider donating to show your support: https://lnkd.in/gV73p4uV ????????????????? #VeteransDay #DogstoDogtags #WTA #WTAGolfClassic #ThankYou

It’s a wrap on 2024 WTA events! But don’t worry - we’ll be back in January with our Annual Tech Trend Report ???? Thank you to our members, sponsors, and everyone who helped make this year a success! We want to hear from YOU! ?? Submit your requests for topics, trends and innovations you’d like to discuss in 2025: https://lnkd.in/grbZk36T #WTAEvents #WisconsinTech #TechTrends2025 #TechLeadership #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #AI #Cybersecurity #techevent #witechevent #mketechevent #mketech

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for “Tech Leadership Unplugged” ?? We had an insightful discussion, diving into expert insights and innovations shaping the future of business across industries, sizes, and maturity levels. Key takeaways included: ???????? Peer Learning: The power of collaboration and sharing knowledge and experiences—peer groups and our tech ecosystem has never been more important! ?? Barriers to Adoption: Regulation, budget constraints, skill gaps, and resistance to change can make adopting new technologies a challenge - partnerships and ongoing education can lessen these obstacles. ??? Tech Evangelists: Early adopters and evangelists are pivotal in change management and data democratization. Digital natives can encourage and empower their change-resistant peers to leverage new tech. ??Innovation Success Stories: Technology continues to unlock organizational efficiencies and deliver powerful data insights - benefiting both internal teams and customers. We couldn't have these insightful conversations without our industry expert panelists: David Manske, Clarios; Ryan Lange, CISSP, MBA, Batteries Plus; Dale Mittelstaedt, Novus Home Mortgage; Lynne Briggs, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin - Thank you for your sharing your knowledge on these subjects! Special thank you to MKE Tech Hub Coalition, i.c.stars |* Milwaukee, Milky Way Tech Hub and Summerfest Tech (Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.) for your support and collaboration on this #WITechMonth event. #TechLeadership #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #WTAEvents #mketechevent #techevent #wisconsintechmonth #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #mketech Troy Windorff Lena DeLaet Katie Lawlor Christina Ruth Paul McMillan Matthew Balkum Charles Janzer Heather Walker Jason Huebner Joel Heric, CISM, PMP, CBCP Emily Becker Kendall Suhr Eric Printz Mike Harpster Cassi W. Joe Poeschl Blanca Gonzales Nadiyah Johnson

One more week until we see you all the Brookfield Conference Center for our WTA + WI Tech Month (Milky Way Tech Hub) + Summerfest Tech (Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.) session. Speaker details released soon, but you know it will be awesome! As part of our community partnership, registration is FREE for this event! https://lnkd.in/gnGq8tD6 #witechmonth #mketech Troy Windorff Lena DeLaet Katie Lawlor Christina Ruth Paul McMillan Matthew Balkum Charles Janzer Heather Walker Jason Huebner Joel Heric, CISM, PMP, CBCP Emily Becker Kendall Suhr Eric Printz Mike Harpster

After the success of this year's golf outing, we are keeping the momentum rolling for our October programming session! In partnership with #WITechMonth (Milky Way Tech Hub) and #SummerfestTech (Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.), we are teaming up for a great session titled: Tech Leadership Unplugged: Insights & Innovations with ManpowerGroup This is sure to be a popular session, so register for #FREE now! https://lnkd.in/gnGq8tD6 Troy Windorff Lena DeLaet Katie Lawlor Christina Ruth Paul McMillan Matthew Balkum Charles Janzer Heather Walker Jason Huebner Joel Heric, CISM, PMP, CBCP Emily Becker Kendall Suhr Eric Printz Mike Harpster

?? Thank You to All Who Made the 42nd Annual WTA Golf Classic a Success! ?? On September 11th, we gathered at Western Lakes Golf Club for an incredible day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit at the 42nd Annual WTA Golf Classic. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing?golfers, attendees, and sponsors who contributed to making this year’s event so memorable. Your participation and support went beyond just the game—it helped strengthen our organization’s mission and the connections within our community. Thank you for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity to the event. Together, we’ve created memories that will last a lifetime! A special thank you to our sponsors for your unwavering support and partnership. You played a crucial role in helping us bring this event to life. We couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you! ? Until next year, thank you once again for making the WTA Golf Classic such a success!???♀? ??♂? #WTAGolfClassic #ThankYou #CommunityFirst #wisconsin #dogs2dogtags #WesternLakes