TECNA Summer Conference 2026
July 21-23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
What? TECNA Summer Conference
The 2026 TECNA Summer Conference will be held Tuesday-Thursday, July 21-23, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
This annual conference is a great opportunity to connect, learn and share with technology council, association, hub staff from other regions across the United States and Canada.
Who Attends? Connect with Your Peers!
Attendees are mostly staff of technology councils, tech associations and tech hubs who want to network and learn with their peers who usually have titles like:
- CEO/President/Executive Director
- Chief Strategy Officer
- SVP, Founder Services
- Partnership, Director/Coordinator
- Government Affairs, Director
- Programs & Events, Director/Coordinator
- Operations, Director
- Workforce Initiatives, Director/Coordinator
- Marketing/Communications, Director/Coordinator
- Membership, Director/Coordinator
- Board Member, Tech Council
- Founder, Tech Council
Where? Philly!
The 2026 TECNA Summer Conference is hosted by TECNA Member, Philadelphia PACT. From historic sites to delectable eats, Philadelphia offers an array of experiences. Explore the city’s renowned museums, expansive parks, and vibrant neighborhoods. Discover the essence of Philly’s charm and cultural richness.
Why Attend? Insights. Connections. Expertise.
This conference will deliver best practices, resources and opportunities for connection that you can't find anywhere else but at a TECNA Summer Conference. This event will feature speakers, topics and breakouts that address needs and questions of teams who run technology associations, councils, and tech hubs. The topics addressed will focus on Operations & Deliverables, Workforce, and Serving Startups/Entrepreneurs. See the planned agenda below.
What Past Attendees Had to Say
“The value!!!! I don't think I can even express how valuable it is to connect with the amazing humans that come out to these conferences.” – 2024 Attendee
“Loved the keynotes, they provided great perspectives and lots to think about.” – 2024 Attendee
"I can't say enough about how great the conference experience was. I will be working through new connections for the next six months, and am so excited to put everything I learned to work in our community." - 2023 Attendee
“Loved it! Driven by content important to our members, while retaining a track for CEOs, the conference topics, agenda and pace were brilliantly orchestrated.” – 2024 Attendee
“This was my first time attending [the TECNA Summer Conference], so I was amazed at the knowledgeable folks attending.” – 2024 Attendee
"The conference was excellent and was well worth the time & expense to send 3 members of our team!" - 2023 Attendee
Countdown to the 2026 TECNA Summer Conference
What does my registration include?
- Access to TECNA Summer Conference sessions (some sessions may be for TECNA Members only)
- Connections, learning and networking with leaders from technology councils, associations and incubators from across North America
Registration Costs
Summer Conference Registration excludes travel expenses, hotel stay and Wednesday dinner.
Member Registration (for TECNA Member Organizations in Good Standing)
TECNA Member Early Bird Registration Fee: $450 USD/person (deadline March 31)
TECNA Member Regular Registration Fee: $575 USD/person
Non-Member Registration
Non-TECNA Member Early Bird Registration Fee: $575 USD/person (deadline March 31)
Non-TECNA Member Regular Registration Fee: $750 USD/person
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026
Cancellation Policy
You may request to cancel your registration in writing for a full refund, up to June 19, 2026. Cancellation requests after June 19, 2026, may not receive a refund. When you register for this event, you agree to these terms.
2026 TECNA Summer Conference Schedule*
*Schedule subject to change
>Monday, July 20, 2026
TECNA Board of Directors Meeting
>Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Mid-Day – Registration Opens/Badge Pick Up Begins
Early Afternoon – Welcome & Opening Keynote
Afternoon – Breakouts and Sessions
Evening – TECNA Innovation Awards & Dinner
>Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Morning – Welcome & Opening Keynote
Morning – Breakouts & Sessions
Lunch
Afternoon – Breakouts & Sessions
Early-Evening – Adjourn & Dinner On Your Own
This is a time when you can network and share a meal with your peers or gather with your team
>Thursday, July 23, 2026
Morning – Scheduled Tour
Conference Resources
- Coming Soon!
TECNA Innovation Awards
We will celebrate the 8th annual TECNA Innovation Awards in 2026 at the Summer Conference. The 2026 awards recognize TECNA member staff for their outstanding work completed with a milestone in 2025 on behalf of their tech association or council.
Winners will be recognized at the TECNA Summer Conference held July 21-23, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, at a reception held Tuesday Evening.
#techcouncils #tecna2026 #tecnainnovationawards
Submit a Nomination Now!
See photos from the 2025 Summer Conference in Montreal below
Come for Philadelphia. Stay for Philly.
Philadelphia is where America began. It’s where the Founding Fathers made history. It’s America’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. It’s about diversity and innovation, pretzels and cheesesteaks, Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin.
But Philly? Philly is the murals and street art that decorate each neighborhood. Philly is a food scene that’s not just award-winning — it’s game-changing. Philly is where “Go Birds” is a greeting, and love is a way of life.
Philadelphia wrote America’s story. Philly is where you’ll write yours.
Thank You to TECNA's Sponsor Partners!
Visionary Partner
Strategic Partner
Strategic Partner
Talent Partner
Innovation Excellence Sponsor
Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?
The TECNA Summer Conference is only possible because of our generous partner sponsors. Contact us to request sponsorship information.