Leading Tech Associations to Host Innovation Industry & Policy Leaders at Republican and Democratic National Conventions

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Leading Tech Associations to Host Innovation Industry & Policy Leaders at Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Washington, DC (August 23, 2012) – America’s leading technology trade associations will host receptions with other technology and policy leaders at the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions in Tampa, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina.  The events will highlight the contributions of technology and innovation to the strength of the American economy.  Hosting the event are: TechNet; TechAmerica; Business Software Alliance (BSA); Consumer Electronics Association; Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA); Computing Technology Industry Association (COMPTIA); North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA); and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).

RNC

INNOVATION NATION: A Pre-Gavel Reception Honoring the House Republican Whip Team

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT)

Liberty Plaza - AAN Pavilion

180 S Morgan St

Tampa, FL 33602

DNC

Innovation Nation: A Pre-Gavel Reception Celebrating America’s Innovation Economy at the Democratic National Convention

Wednesday, September 5, 2012  from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

(Registration at 4:30)

McColl Center for the Visual Arts 

721 North Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

For media, please RSVP to TechDNCevent@463.com. 

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