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Tech Titans Advances Future Technology Leadership Through Emerging Leaders Program
New cohort-based program prepares high-potential technologists to lead teams, drive innovation, and shape the future of the North Texas tech ecosystem Richardson, Texas — June 26, 2026 — Tech Titans is now accepting applications from emerging technology professionals for its Emerging Leaders Program and inviting technology companies to participate as hosts and sponsors in developing the next generation of industry leaders across North Texas. The Emerging Leaders Program brings together high-potential
Tech Titans Appoints Wendi R. Wilburn as President & CEO
Seasoned organizational leader brings strategic focus and growth oriented vision to the North Texas technology association Richardson, Texas — March 31, 2026 — Tech Titans has announced the appointment of Wendi R. Wilburn as its new President & CEO, effective April 1. The leadership transition reflects the continued growth of the organization and its focus on strengthening the North Texas technology ecosystem through expanded partnerships, operational excellence, and increased member value. Wilburn brings
Tech Industry Luncheon closes 2025 by exploring the future of quantum technology
Tech Titans closed out its 2025 Tech Industry Luncheon Series with a star-packed lineup of speakers on a timely topic, Leading Quantum Readiness from Innovation to Security, last Friday. The event also marked the launch of the organization’s new Quantum Technology Forum. First on the program was a panel discussion led by Rashmi Varma, CEO of QuantaWatt, with David Cardona, Co-founder, COO and General Counsel, Strangeworks; David Wiese, Senior Director, IonQ; and State Senator Tan Parker. While the group
Tech Titans STEM Initiative Honored with 2025 TECNA Innovation Award
DALLAS (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Tech Titans STEM Initiative is the recipient of the 2025 TECNA Innovation Award for Talent Pipeline and Workforce: STEM and Students. This prestigious award was recently presented by the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA). The award recognizes one or more TECNA members who have developed innovative workforce or talent pipeline initiatives for K-12 STEM, higher education STEM, CTE or internships. “This is such an exciting moment for Tech Titans. I’m incredibly proud
Tech Titans Award Winners revealed at 25th annual celebration
Tech Titans celebrated 25 years of recognizing excellence and achievement with the presentation of this year’s Tech Titans Awards on Friday, September 12. Over 460 people attended the awards presentation presented by UT Dallas and hosted by the Frisco Economic Development Corporation at the Hyatt Regency Frisco Hotel. Thirteen awards were presented during the evening including Corporate CEO Chandra Dhandapani and induction of retired UT Dallas president, Dr. Richard Benson, into the Tech Titans Hall of
Tech Titans Announces Dr. Richard Benson as 2025 Hall of Fame Honoree
Tech Titans has announced it will induct Dr. Richard Benson, recently retired president of The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), into the organization’s Hall of Fame. Benson served the university as president from July 15, 2016, through August 1, 2025. He will be recognized at the 2025 Tech Titans Awards event on Sept 12. “Dr. Benson is a formidable, visionary leader of UT Dallas and a tremendous supporter of Tech Titans and the North Texas technology community. Thanks to his leadership, UT
