TechAmerica to Host United States/Mexico Technology Summit

Event supports greater collaboration between Mexican and American Technology Companies

DALLAS, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TechAmerica, partnering with the Dallas Regional Chamber and University of North Texas will host the first United States/Mexico Technology Summit – an unparalleled opportunity for the business community to enhance its companies' international performance by exploring critical international trade issues and networking with key industry stakeholders from the two countries. The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29 and Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Cityplace Conference and Event Center north of Downtown Dallas.  

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"We are honored to partner with the Dallas Regional Chamber and University of North Texas to bring this important event to the business community," said Jeff Clark, executive director of TechAmerica Texas. "Technology companies are increasingly operating in overseas markets, and, through advancements in technology, are developing their products and services with teams operating internationally. Latin America offers a tremendous market for these products, and Mexico, as our closest neighbor, has become an important partner in their design, development and manufacturing. This event highlights the opportunities that exist for our two countries to work together, to grow our economies and to compete globally."

The event will gather business leaders, policymakers, government officials and technology advocates to gain access to valuable information on Mexico's advancing technology economy and methods to leverage our binational strengths in order to compete together in the global economy. The dialogue will showcase existing opportunities and best practices for how to take advantage of the benefits of international product development.

The exclusive two-day event will feature an introductory keynote dinner on Wednesday evening and a knowledge-packed day on Thursday that will review how to:

• Leverage alliances to create a cross-border, cross-cultural and technically skilled workforce
• Partner for success by creating cutting-edge products and services binationally
• Better understand NAFTA, legal compliance issues and intellectual property laws affecting your venture
• Build a competitive framework that will guide your company to binational success

Space is limited at the event, but registration and sponsorship opportunities are still available.  To learn more about the event, and to register, please visit USMexicoTechnologySummit.org.  

About TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry – the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,200 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry's only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing).It was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA).Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.

About the University of North Texas

Expert rankings in U.S. News & World Report put UNT among the top national universities that are "leading the pack" in innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus life, diversity and facilities. UNT is one of Texas' largest universities, offering 97 bachelor's, 101 master's and 48 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. A student-centered public research university, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System. Discover the power of ideas.

About Dallas Regional Chamber

The Dallas Regional Chamber is the area's leading membership-driven business organization committed to promoting prosperity through sound public policy, focused economic development, member education and engagement.

SOURCE TechAmerica