The awards will be presented prior to a
moderated chat with science educator Bill
Nye.
WICHITA,
Kan., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a
nonprofit helping propel the technology industry forward in
Kansas, FlagshipKansas.Tech is set
to celebrate excellence and innovation in the Kansas tech industry at its third annual Ad
Astra Technology Summit. The awards will be presented at the Hyatt
Regency Wichita on October 2, prior
to the moderated chat with engineer, comedian, inventor, and
science educator Bill Nye.
Nominations are being accepted through September 5 for the following categories:
Steve & Janet Wozniak Kansas Teacher of the
Year
Honors educators driving technological innovation,
literacy, and diversity in Kansas
classrooms. The Wozniaks also award the recipient with $1,666. The amount is a nod to the $666 purchase price of the first Apple
computer.
Tech Student of the Year (K-12)
Recognizes an
exceptional Kansas K-12 student excelling and innovating in
tech-related fields.
Tech Student of the Year (College)
Recognizes an
exceptional Kansas college student
excelling and innovating in tech-related fields.
Tech Startup of the Year
Honors innovative,
disruptive, and rapidly growing tech startups in Kansas.
Tech Visionary of the Year
Honors individuals or
organizations driving significant innovation and transformation in
Kansas.
Tech Community Innovator of the Year
Recognizes those
leveraging technology for social and community development in
Kansas.
To learn more about the guidelines and submit a nomination,
visit adastrasummit.tech/awards.
About the Ad Astra Technology Summit
The annual Ad
Astra Technology Summit is set to return for its third year in
Wichita, Kan., on October 2. The summit aims to bring together
industry leaders, startup entrepreneurs, government officials, and
educators to explore and address current technology issues in
various informative sessions. To accommodate a growing number of
attendees, it will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.
FlagshipKansas.Tech is set to host science educator Bill Nye, aka "the Science Guy," in a moderated
chat. An awards ceremony preceding the chat will highlight leaders
and innovators in Kansas tech.
"This summit is important. After all, technologies derive from
science," said Nye, host of the popular '90s children's show
"Bill Nye the Science Guy." "Tech
hubs concentrate engineers and scientists to identify big problems
and build business to find solutions to them. The Ad Astra Tech
Summit is exciting. I'm looking forward to being part of it this
year."
Summit tickets will include the chat with Nye along with
breakout sessions on tech education, digital skills development,
and workforce issues along with AI, industry, and new/startup
business enablement. Teachers will also be eligible for one full
graduate credit hour issued through WSU.
"The impact of science education, tech companies, start-ups, and
investors is one that requires us to mash up different
points-of-view. Exploring its possibilities and potential should be
something every entrepreneur, industry leader, investor, and tech
educator eagerly anticipates," said Troy
Tabor, Director of the Wichita State
University Center for Entrepreneurship.
Tickets for the summit and the separate moderated chat event are
now on sale, starting at $50, with
options for sponsorships that include opportunities for a VIP Meet
& Greet with Nye. In addition, scholarships for teachers and
group discounts are available.
For more information on the Ad Astra Technology Summit and to
purchase tickets, please visit adastrasummit.tech.
About FlagshipKansas.Tech
FlagshipKansas.Tech is a
nonprofit organization that brings together Kansas technology companies to shine a light
on the depth of skill, ingenuity, and innovation running through
our cities and communities. Current goals include raising
awareness, attracting and retaining technology talent, and
supporting technology workforce training and education. Learn more
at flagshipkansas.tech.
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