IAA is an annual event that celebrates the industry’s success and those companies and organizations that demonstrate innovation and excellence in technology. This event recognizes the accomplishments of the best and brightest individuals, companies and students during the past year. Some of the awards that have been historically awarded are: “Commercial Product or Service of the Year”, “Consumer Product or Service of the Year”, “Breakthrough Start-up of the Year”, “Service Provider of the Year”, “Best use of Technology in the Government, non-profit or Educational Sector”, “Technology Innovator of the Year”, and “Technology Leader of Tomorrow”.

These awards allow the WTIA, as well as the entire technology community to recognize and applaud those companies and individuals throughout all technology sectors that have showed exemplary products and services.

IAA includes a cocktail reception, as well as a Finalist Company Technology Showcase where these bright companies display their finest work for all in attendance to view. Following the technology showcase is a catered networking reception just prior to the Awards Ceremony. 

The Technology In Focus Series is designed to spotlight the latest, cutting edge technologies, trends and topics that have people talking! These events will tackle questions like – What exactly is this new technology or trend? How will it affect my business? What revenue opportunities exist? Are there legal issues? What does the future look like? And much more!

Each event is uniquely designed to deliver relevant information in a compelling and entertaining environment, but the common goal remains the same – to instill attendees with knowledge, ideas and, of course, excitement about what's new and what's yet to come in the technology industry.

The Technology In Focus Series content is driven by the Technology Trends Advisory Group. This group, made up of entirely of volunteers, is heavily involved in the technology industry – here in Washington State, and beyond. They are responsible for selecting the topics, finding the right speakers, and delivering an exciting event. If you are interested in participating on this board, please email the WTIA at info@WashingtonTechnology.org to get involved.

Community Group meetings deliver relevant content to professionals at WTIA industry member companies, while providing a comfortable environment for networking, peer mentoring and the sharing of ideas.

Community Groups are formed around a business function (i.e. Human Resources), a technical function (i.e. Software Developers), a technical interest (i.e. Cloud Computing) or a technical sector (i.e. Gaming).

Content for each Community Group meeting is determined by a Leadership Committee comprised of members of the WTIA.