Events

The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) is pleased to host the Arizona Technology Council, StartupAZ, and Arizona Chapter of the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce for a virtual event event highlighting the role that technology has played in driving Arizona’s economic growth and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event will underscore the importance of technology platforms and digital tools for empowering Arizona businesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion will also cover the need for elected officials to recognize and promote continued economic development and investment in Arizona spurred by the technology sector, in addition to preserving the accessibility and affordability of critical digital services that have supported minority-owned businesses, in particular, this past year.

This event is open to the public. YouTube information will be provided after registration.

Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021

Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm AZ Time

Keynote Speaker: Tempe Mayor Corey Woods

Organizational Panelists:

• Alec Stapp, Director of Technology Policy, PPI
• Arizona Technology Council
• StartupAZ
• Arizona Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce

Schedule:

• 3:00 pm: Keynote and Introductory Remarks from Tempe Mayor Corey Woods
• 3:15 pm: Panel I: A Conversation on Economic Development, Technology, and Policy; Moderated by Alec Stapp, PPI
• 3:35 pm: Panel II: A Conversation with Arizona Small Business Owners; Moderated by Alec Stapp, PPI
• 3:55 pm: Closing Remarks from Alec Stapp, PPI

REGISTER HERE.