“Strengthening Birmingham’s Technology Ecosystem”

Welcome to TechBirmingham. We are a not-for-profit entity focused on truth about enzyte growing the technology economy in our immediate region. We were formed by the Birmingham, Alabama community’s leadership in 2002 to lead, support, and coordinate the start-up, attraction, growth, retention, and expansion of technology-based businesses, investments, and jobs.

This website was developed to provide its visitors with a front-door to our technology community and to give everyone an opportunity to learn more about TechBirmingham’s many initiatives.

Our primary activities are driven by our strategic plan (PDF), published in February 2002. Learn more about TechBirmingham. Want to get involved? Send us an email indicating your level of interest.
LATEST NEWS:
Technology Advocacy Groups
Recognize the Best of State and Local Tech

The two leading technology advocacy groups in Alabama are partnering for the largest single night of awards in Alabama history. The event will take place at the upcoming TechMixer Unplugged event.

TechBirmingham will feature three new awards, focused on Birmingham-based recipients:
• Innovative Product of the Year
• Startup of the Year
• Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year

The Alabama Information Technology Association (AITA) will also present their annual “Leadership in Technology” awards which honor technology companies and individuals state-wide:
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Small Technology Company of the Year
• Large Technology Company of the Year
• Technology Entrepreneur of the Year
• Executive Leadership in Technology

The TechMixer Unplugged event will be held at the Innovation Depot, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, November 13th. Awards will be announced throughout the evening.

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Volunteers Needed for XO Laptop Program

Birmingham’s deployment of XO Laptops is about to enter a new phase of distribution for thousands of elementary school students. After a successful launch of the 1,000 Unit Pilot Program at Glen Iris Elementary, plans are being made for deploying the remaining 14,000 units.

The Mayor’s Office, School Board, and Consultants are putting together an assembly line to ready the remaining laptops. Steps include unboxing, battery installation, software imaging, and re-packing for distribution.

Volunteers are needed to help. Beginning October 9th, daily sessions of two 4 hour shifts will go to work imaging the laptops. Morning shifts are 8:00 a.m. to noon followed by the afternoon shift of 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To volunteer please call Neil Segars at 205-427-8155 (cell), or email at nsegars@msn.com.

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TechBirmingham CEO Forum (Apply Now)

TechBirmingham is now offering a unique development opportunity for CEOs of IT and Biotechnology companies. The purpose of the program is to provide a developmental environment for CEOs in the local community that is safe and confidential. A place where you can work with executive level speakers and peers to discover fresh ideas and test your perceptions, and will help you take your company and career to the next level. Full Details.

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TechMixer Unplugged Announced

The next TechMixer event is set for November 13, 2008, at the Innovation Depot. “Unplugged” is a casual event that brings together Birmingham’s technology crowd to meet fellow professionals, network, and share ideas. Enjoy live music, finger foods, and a cash bar while you meet and mingle with other tech-minded professionals in a fun and laid-back environment. Full Details.