Events

The Tech Awards Gala, November 14, 2013

Annually over 1400 esteemed innovators in the technology industry gather to celebrate the power of technology to address global challenges and benefit humanity. At the annual black-tie gala, The Tech Awards, presented by Applied Materials is a signature program of The Tech Museum. This year we will honor 10 technologists, educators, scientists and entrepreneurs who are using technology to improve our world in addition to our Global Humanitarium to be announced later this spring.  Learn more.

The Tech Awards Summit November 13, 2013

International laureates, past and present, of The Tech Awards converge at The Tech Museum of Innovation for this event to share their compelling stories. The day culminates in an evening presentation and reception for invited guests, at The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater.  Learn more.

The Tech Awards Convergence November 10 - 13, 2013

Each year, The Tech Museum of Innovation brings the laureates to Silicon Valley, where they are recognized and given access to resources and mentoring to aid them in scaling their organizations’ impact. The laureates experience 5 days of intensive activities designed to connect them to networking, funding, and media opportunities in addition to introducing them to the laureate community – meeting past laureates who share with them their experience and wisdom. Learn more.

Application Deadline on May 1, 2013

The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies that use innovative technology solutions. The Tech Awards laureates are profoundly improving the human condition through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments. Apply to The Tech Awards.