March 25, 2019 3 min read

Tech takes off in Missouri: Highlights from the Technology 2030 Conference

Cover of Technology2030 report with abstract image of computer data. — Download the Technology 2030 Report.

On March 20-21, the Missouri Chamber’s Technology 2030 Conference in St. Louis brought together state technology industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the nation.

The Missouri Chamber Foundation released the Technology 2030 Report, an in-depth study of Missouri’s tech sector. Presenters and attendees shared best practices and discussed policy changes our tech firms and the state can make to leverage our tech strengths. Special guests included Gov. Mike Parson, Nobel prize winner Dr. George Smith and many others.

The conference also generated media coverage from several outlets, including:

Browse conference highlights below or check out the #motech2030 hashtag on Twitter to see more. Technology 2030 is part of Missouri 2030, the Missouri Chamber’s 15-year strategic initiative to make our state a global economic leader by the year 2030.

Missouri is becoming a leading tech hub! Our #MOTech2030 report launch and conference was an exciting exploration of how our tech industries, policymakers, and community leaders can best leverage our state’s technology strengths. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/zQUX9UqJyM #mo2030 pic.twitter.com/xfzX19nzvy
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 22, 2019

The #MoTech2030 Conference is underway in St. Louis! pic.twitter.com/RLAGIoCzVN
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Technology 2030 report co-author @tedabernathy says that while many neighboring states are losing tech jobs, Missouri is gaining. #MoTech2030 pic.twitter.com/ftvLYZOXSU
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Missouri's tech environment is creating fertile ground for small companies that could become tomorrow's Apple, Google or Amazon. #MoTech2030 pic.twitter.com/sKB4vrYdh2
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Technology 2030 Report projects Missouri to be among the top 10 states in tech job growth over the next five years. https://t.co/zQUX9U98He #MoTech2030 #mo2030 pic.twitter.com/xqNKgt4pWQ
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Ann Marr, VP of Global HR at @wwt_inc, will soon be sharing secrets to building one of the best tech workforces in the world. WWT consistently appears on Fortune’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For & Best Workplaces for Women. #motech2030 pic.twitter.com/ODLi4lIPoH
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Missouri’s tech sector contributes more than 264,000 direct & indirect jobs to our state’s economy — that’s 9% of all Missouri workers! https://t.co/zQUX9U98He #motech2030 #mo2030 pic.twitter.com/BJkXyIY4cw
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

While Missouri — and the entire Midwest — lags behind coastal areas in venture capital funding, Elise Miller Hoffman with @CultivationCap tells #MoTech2030 that just means we need to find our own way to nurture startups. pic.twitter.com/tlawkEDVQB
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Our #MoTech2030 Conference is honored to be joined by @GovParsonMO! The governor says our success in tech comes down to two things — workforce and infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/JuD7GuOVaG
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Tech manufacturing in Missouri has grown at a fast pace – nearly 30% in the last 5 years. This includes electronic components, biopharmaceuticals & more. https://t.co/zQUX9U98He #MoTech2030 #mo2030 pic.twitter.com/YPyVdANEoM
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

As Missouri focuses on expanding broadband access, Tim Arbeiter says success depends on Missourians actually adopting broadband when it becomes available. #MoTech2030 pic.twitter.com/AKMi3GcPiG
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

In the next year, Missouri is expected to outpace the Midwest and South regions as well as the U.S. overall in tech sector growth, based on EMSI numbers. https://t.co/zQUX9U98He #MoTech2030 #mo2030 pic.twitter.com/RdB2vlOG6I
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 20, 2019

Branding is what people say about your community, not what you say about it. Kat Saunders is a community branding expert at @aboutDCI and she’s here at #motech2030 to discuss how we can get the world talking about Missouri’s tech sector. pic.twitter.com/FibP0tMQAk
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 21, 2019

The new Technology 2030 Report shows Missouri's tech industry is ahead of the curve on diversity and inclusion. Elizabeth Huber, CEO of @teamhuber, explains why diversity makes good business sense. #MoTech2030 pic.twitter.com/uJb7VFpcR9
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 21, 2019

International tech thought leader @RobAtkinsonITIF of @ITIFdc tells the #MoTech2030 Conference that a new tech wave is coming — and places like Missouri stand to benefit. pic.twitter.com/fIP6qgzHhP
— Missouri Chamber (@MissouriChamber) March 21, 2019

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