2026 Q3 Tech Council
Name:
2026 Q3 Tech Council
Date:
August 26, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Cyber threats are no longer just a concern for large corporations—they're a growing risk for organizations of every size. Join the Tech Council as Dr. Ulku Clark, Director of UNCW's Center for Cyber Defense Education, and Dr. Bilge Karabacak, Assistant Professor, share how the UNCW Cyber Clinic is helping small businesses, nonprofits, and public organizations better understand and strengthen their cybersecurity posture through affordable assessments, expert guidance, and innovative partnerships with UNCW faculty and students. Whether you're responsible for IT, operations, or organizational strategy, you'll leave with a better understanding of today's cyber risks and practical resources available right here in our community to help protect your organization.
The Tech Council is a business-lead partnership designed to facilitate peer exchanges among employers in the Digital Tech Sector. 2026 marks 4th year, co-chairs Ashlye Hernandez & Ramona Jackson. The group identified key priorities going forward: strengthening a coordinated effort to deepen educational partnerships, spotlighting homegrown success to attract high-caliber talent and investment, and building resilient talent pipelines.
