florida-techxpo

Florida TechXpo

The Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida was proud to present the Florida TechXpo.

TechXpo is an exposition of the technology and innovations created by 100 technology and manufacturing companies throughout Florida.

The event is hosted by Florida Institute of Technology, the only independent, technological university in the southeast, and will be held at the Clemente Center. This single-day event allows companies with advanced technologies and innovations to display their products and services to other companies looking for resources and suppliers.

TechXpo also celebrates Manufacturing Day the week prior, which highlights the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draws attention to high-skill jobs available in manufacturing fields. To continue the momentum of this manufacturing celebration, Florida TechXpo will showcase hot industries, including: Aerospace, Composites, Consumer Products, Emerging Technology, Homeland Security & Defense, Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics, Simulation, Telecommunications, & Transportation.

TechXpo will feature a special “Access to Capital” Luncheon (ticketed separately) which will feature a panel representing various lending resources to help you learn how to get the cash you need to grow or start your business!

Luncheon Panelists

  • Fred Crispen with Celtic Bank
  • Dustin Hodgkins with Commercial Business Finance
  • Richard Portigiani with Isola & Associates Inc.
  • Kevin Evans with Center State Bank

In addition, breakout sessions will be held the day of the event, which are free to Exhibitors, Sponsors and Attendees.

TechXpo will kick off with its TechNovation Awards Banquet oat the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront. In addition to the presentation of technology awards, the dinner will feature keynote speaker, Jay Beever of Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. Beever, VP of their Interior Design Engineering department is responsible for all their Executive Aircraft. He will give a “sneak peak” of a presentation that he will roll out at the National Business Aviation conference in Las Vegas later this year.

The TechNovation Awards Banquet is a great chance to see what’s up and coming in the technology world and to network with top industry leaders.

Participating in TechXpo as marketing partners to date are:

  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • High Tech Corridor Commission
  • Enterprise Florida
  • National Center for Simulation
  • Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership
  • Brevard Workforce
  • Central Florida Partnership
  • Space Coast Energy Center
  • Central Florida Partnership
  • EDC of Florida’s Space Coast
  • GrowFL
  • Volusia Manufacturing Association
  • Brazil Florida Chamber
  • Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
  • University of Florida Office of Technology

Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida, established in 1925 as The Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, is a five-star accredited chamber from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber proudly serves the business communities of south Brevard County and East Central Florida. For more information, visit melbourneregionalchamber.com.

Florida Institute of Technology is an independent technological university that provides quality education, furthers knowledge through basic and applied research, and serves the diverse needs of our local, state, national and international constituencies. As an independent technological university, Florida Tech offers state-of-the-art facilities, top-notch faculty, a diverse student body and innovative research combined with a dynamic location and exceptional reputation.

For more information, visit fit.edu

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