Richard Feller attends the Innovate!Celebrate conference in San Jose, CA.

The Consumer Technology Association & Tech.Co, formerly Tech Cocktail, held their annual conference INNOVATE! and CELEBRATE this past September in San Jose, CA.  There is no better venue for businesses to come together to celebrate innovation & entrepreneurship.  This was the first time CTA and TechCo teamed up for this venture and we feel that it was a huge success.

Richard Feller speaking with Angel Investors as to potential
legislative barriers that may hinder innovation.

The conference had many different tracks, but the main focus was on the startup and the sharing economies.  The sessions were widely attended and the vibe was new and fresh as the conference played host to 50 of the best startups in technology, all pursuing the title of  "Startup of the Year."

In addition to the many startup events, most of CTA's division boards met in person to hold their monthly board meeting.  One of the greatest outcomes of this conference was the ability for more established companies, like Hedgehog Hosting, to collaborate with many of these new innovative startups.  "It was a huge honor for us to be included to mentor and support these new startups, but it was an even greater honor to re-infuse Hedgehog with that entrepreneurial spirit," says Richard Feller.  "The combination of these two groups really show where we have come from and where we are headed."

Finally, the Consumer Technology Association sent invites to the three major political party candidates allowing them to present their technology platforms in a fireside chat with CTA President, Gary Shapiro.  While only one perspective opted to attend, it was amazing to talk tech policy with such a great group.

Richard Feller speaking with Karen Kornbluh who
advises the Clinton campaign on tech issues

Innovate!Celebrate was a melding of two great groups, the CTA and TechCo.  Hedgehog is very involved with both of their efforts and we are pleased to have been able to represent our industry and our clients.