'25 Colorado Tech Day at the Capitol

Description

Colorado State Capitol | 200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO. 80203

Tech Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for technology companies in Colorado to showcase the state’s tech industry. Attending companies get the opportunity to connect with policymakers, share the work they’re doing in the state, and highlight the role they play in the overall Colorado tech ecosystem. 

*Breakfast will be provided 

Individual members are FREE.  See "Pricing" section for table hosting options.

Interested in an Exhibitor Table? Please contact Peter Schwartz at peter@coloradotechnology.org. 

*Please limit 3 complimentary tickets for Company Team & Premier Corporate members and 1 ticket for Individual Professional members.

Additional tickets can be purchased by contacting Jessica Harrison at jessica@coloradotechnology.org. 

We are currently sold out, please email jessica@coloradotechnology.org to be added to the waitlist.

How to Attend:
Host a Tech Company Display Table to feature your company at the event or sign up as a general attendee to visit with companies hosting tables and your colleagues in the Colorado tech community.

Agenda

• 7:30 am:  Registration Opens
• 8:00 am - 8:50 am:  State of Colorado Tech Panel Discussion - Old State Library
• 8:55 am:  Transition to West Foyer
• 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Tech Company Tables on Display in West Foyer and Rotunda - Breakfast/Coffee Served
  • An opportunity for tech industry representatives and lawmakers to connect and network over breakfast
• 10:00 am - Special Guest Speakers and Official Program
  • Welcome Remarks from Brittany Morris Saunders, CEO and President for Colorado Technology Association
  • Remarks by:
    • Adams Price, CTA Board Chair
    • David Edinger, CIO and Executive Director, Governor's Office of Information Technology
    • Representative Brianna Titone, Chair of the Joint Technology Committee
    • Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen
    • Attorney General Phil Weiser
    • Senate President James Coleman
    • Senator Janice Marchman
    • Representative Amy Paschal
  • Concluding Remarks by Brittany Morris Saunders, CEO and President for Colorado Technology Association
• 10:35 am:  Photo Opp in the Rotunda
• 11:00 am:  Official Event End

Panel Moderator:

Dorothy Auth Ph.D., Partner, Davis Graham

Dr. Dorothy Auth is a partner at Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP with over three decades of experience, Dr. Auth has deep expertise in navigating complex patent litigation as well as providing intellectual property licensing, patent procurement, and counseling services both domestically and internationally. Her practice covers a broad range of industries, including biotechnology, FinTech, medical devices, consumer products, computers, and other mechanical devices.

Dorothy works with clients to develop their intellectual property assets and legal strategies to maximize their protected field. Prior to joining Davis Graham, Dorothy was a partner and head of the Intellectual Property Group in the New York office of one of the oldest and most prominent financial law firms in the world. She has represented many leading financial institutions, corporations, and funds in litigation before the U.S. Federal Courts, the International Trade Commission, and international arbitrations under the AAA and WIPO rules. Dorothy has extensive international experience coordinating patent infringement trials, oppositions, and hearings between the U.S. and various European jurisdictions. She has been involved in trials seeking preliminary relief and cross-border injunctions. Recently, she won a rare FRCP 12(b)(6) dismissal in the Eastern District of Texas. Her expertise in these areas makes her a valuable asset to her clients.

Dorothy provides intellectual property counseling and services to a wide range of clients, including Credit Suisse, Torreya Partners, The Medicines Company (now Novartis), Pfizer, Medinol, Goldman Sachs, Anheuser Busch InBev, and the National Institutes of Health. Earlier in her career, Dorothy was a partner for a leading specialty intellectual property law firm.

Panel Speakers:

Emily Friedberg, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Vantage Data Centers

Emily Friedberg serves as chief technology & innovation officer (CTIO) at Vantage Data Centers where she is responsible for development and engineering, technology and systems, cybersecurity, and sustainability. In this role, she leverages nearly 25 years of professional and technical experience to lead Vantage’s innovation strategy in alignment with the company’s business objectives, driving forward-thinking initiatives that take advantage of emerging technologies to enhance products, services and operational efficiencies.

Prior to joining Vantage, Friedberg served as chief operating officer (COO) for SkySafe, a drone detection software as a service company, where she spearheaded its customer-centric approach to growth and operations. She also previously served as global vice president of channel and partnerships for Fastly, a leading cloud computing service provider, where she increased the efficiency of channel account managers by more than 200%. Earlier in her career, Friedberg spent time as a founding executive at Lagrange Systems (now WebScale), raising $8 million in Series A funding while developing and launching the company’s channel program.

Friedberg holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems and a Master of Science in telecommunications, both from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Justin Ging, Chief Product Officer, Atom Computing

Justin Ging is Chief Product Officer at Atom Computing, leading product management, commercialization, and customer experience for Atom Computing. He has more than 20 years of product management, product marketing, and sales experience. Before joining Atom Computing, Justin worked as Chief Commercial Officer at Honeywell Quantum Solutions, and previously led marketing teams at Samsung, Aptina Imaging, and Analog Devices, and held engineering roles at Bell Labs and Lockheed Martin. He holds multiple degrees from MIT including an MBA, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer science, and a master’s degree in materials science.

Zaneta Kelsey, Co-Founder and CEO, Access Mode

Zaneta Kelsey is a business strategist who has worked with some of the world’s largest tech companies to bring new and unique solutions to the market. Leveraging her background in technology, marketing, and customer experience, she has customer success wins around the globe. Her customer-first approach provides critical insights that enable growth and fuel innovation.

She is the co-founder and CEO of Access Mode, a business accelerator that cultivates founders of color along their entrepreneurial journey. She works closely with tech start-ups providing guidance and marketing support that empowers them to effectively build their brand strategy and customer experience from the ground floor.

Zaneta is also the founder of Delightsum, a consultancy that offers strategic services for brand development, customer insights and market research, key messaging, content curation, and lead generation. She has worked with brands including Microsoft, IBM, Qualcomm, HP, and Dell and has delivered new and differentiated IoT product offerings into the market. Through her leadership of global teams, she has developed trust, centralized business functions, and brought out the best in her teammates, while having contributed to year over year growth for multiple $1B+ business units.. Her marketing savvy combined with her ability to connect deeply with people and inspire has been contagious in others catching the vision and accelerating growth.

Adeel Khan, Founder & CEO, MagicSchool AI

Adeel Khan is the founder & CEO of MagicSchool AI, the leading generative AI platform for schools. In just a year and a half since launch, MagicSchool has grown to over 4 million educators signed up, making it the fastest growing technology platform for schools ever. Before founding MagicSchool, Adeel spent his career as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district administrator in public schools. 

Josh Lannin, VP of Accelerate AI, Workday

Josh Lannin leads Workday's Accelerate AI product organization, driving AI innovation to transform business for over 75 million global users. In October 2023, he testified before the United States Congress on AI and the future of work, outlining Workday's responsible approach to amplifying human potential through AI. With over 25 years’ experience building large-scale enterprise products, particularly in portal and collaboration technologies, Josh is focused on the future of responsible AI, and driving the next wave of innovation at Workday. Josh lives with his family in Boulder, Colorado, where they enjoy spending time in the Rocky Mountains.

Special Guest Speakers:

• Senate President James Coleman
• David Edinger, CIO and Executiive Director, Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology
• Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen
• Senator Janice Marchman
• Representative Amy Paschal
• Adams Price, CTA Board Chair
• Representative Brianna Titone, Chair of the Joint Technology Committee
• Attorney General Phil Weiser

Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: 

Breakfast Sponsor: 

Panel Sponsor:

Tech Company Display Tables:

• 5280 PMO
• Accenture
• Akkodis
• anm
• Brooksource
• Datalere
• Dynatrace
• Governor's Office of Information Technology
• Ibotta
• Istonish
• KPMG
• Palo Alto Networks
• Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science - University of Denver
• Sailpoint
• TalentBridge
• TikTok Inc.
• Tyler Technologies
• Zen Technology Solutions

FAQ's

How can I or my organization participate?

• Showcase your organization and cutting-edge tech by displaying a table in the state capitol, or attend individually to visit with display tables and other attendees.

What should I expect if I or my team goes?

• Connect with policy makers and staff
• Showcase your company and workforce alongside other companies and organizations in the tech space
• Hear the latest updates on tech at the capitol

What is expected of us if we participate? 

• As a Tech Company Display Table, set-up before the event (Monday, March 17 from 4-5pm or Tuesday, March 18 from 7-8am) and post-event breakdown (Tuesday, March 18 by 12pm) is required. Exhibitor participants may also explore the showcasing companies/organizations, connect with legislators and staff and attend updates on the latest on tech at the capitol.
  • Access to electricity in the capitol is limited, electricity for company display tables will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• As a general attendee, feel free to explore the showcasing companies/organizations, connect with legislators and staff and attend updates on the latest on tech at the capitol.

Interested but not sure if this opportunity fits with your company’s goals? Contact Megan Sparks at megan_c@Coloradotechnology.org.