Tech Leadership Conference

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One-day conference held in the spring, organized by Communitech. It has become the most popular tech business event in the region, with about 500 attendees in 2008.

Along with high-profile keynote speakers and breakout sessions, the event features the Tech Expo -- a showcase of local startups.

There is a registration fee, but there are usually a limited number of free admission spots available through Communitech for startup entrepreneurs to attend.