As we celebrate 35 years as the largest technology trade association in the state of Maryland, we continue to support our member companies who are driving innovation through advocacy, education, workforce development, cost savings and connecting entrepreneurial minds.

I am excited to announce our programming and sponsorship opportunities for this fiscal year. Please download MTC’s 2018-2019 Sponsorship Guide to learn more about the opportunities we have available. You will see that we maintain the high-quality level of programming and events we are known for.

See below for new and exciting things we have on the horizon.

• MTC is turning 35 and will celebrate all year long. Join us for our special birthday bash in February where we will have a live band! More information will follow in the coming weeks.
• Dig into your closet to find your ugliest sweater or other holiday attire and join us on December 12, 2018 for our Ugly Sweater Holiday Happy Hour. For more details, click here.
• Join us in January for a vaccine and immunotherapy breakfast, “Is Maryland the Epicenter of Future Development?” More details to follow.
• Our annual Leadership Dinner will be held on January 30, 2019. This is always a great event to hear about issues facing the legislature and our community. Learn more here.
• Mark your calendars for the best night of networking at our Industry Awards Celebration on May 22, 2019. We have 2 open award sponsorships available! Also, be on the lookout for award nominations opening after the holidays. Read more here.
• June will bring new networking opportunities at South Point, as well as our annual golf tournament.
• We also offer opportunities to host a CXO or Roundtable Series, get involved with Young Professionals Society and our Venture Mentoring Services.

We thank you and appreciate your ongoing support of these and all of our initiatives. If you would like more information about sponsorship opportunities please contact Wendy Worm, Vice President of Marketing and Programming at Wendy@mdtechcouncil.com or 240.243.4050.

LOCK in your DISCOUNT for BIO2019

As a valued member of Maryland Tech Council, we’re offering you the opportunity to lock in a significant discount on two premier registration packages for the 2019 BIO International Convention in Philadelphia, June 3-6: Convention Access and Convention Access & Partnering.

Follow this link to complete the form. (http://go.bio.org/BIO2019-AffiliateCampaign.html?utm_medium=3pp&utm_source=newsletter-sa-mdtech&utm_campaign=bio2019-affiliate-campaign)

Registration for BIO 2019 is not required at this point. Simply complete the form, and you will be sent your discount code prior to registration opening in early January 2019.

BIO Members receive complimentary session recordings following BIO 2019–a $300 value!

Complete the form by Friday, January 18th to receive your discount code.

October Marks the 15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Since 2004, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) has represented a collaborative effort between government, nonprofit and industry to ensure that all Americans have the information they need to stay safer and more secure online. Co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NCSAM has grown exponentially – reaching consumers and organizations nationwide and encouraging all internet users to be #CyberAware.

For the third year, MTC is a Champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2018. As a part of NCSAM efforts, MTC shared and promoted the awareness of online safety and privacy through weekly themes:

Week 1: Oct. 1­–5: Make Your Home a Haven for Online Safety 

Week 1 will underscore basic cybersecurity essentials the entire family can deploy to protect their homes against cyber threats. 

Week 2: Oct. 8–12: Millions of Rewarding Jobs: Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity

Week 2 will address ways to motivate parents, teachers and counselors to learn more about the field and how to best inspire students and others to seek highly fulfilling cybersecurity careers.

Week 3: Oct. 15–19: It’s Everyone’s Job to Ensure Online Safety at Work

Week 3 will focus on cybersecurity workforce education, training and awareness while emphasizing risk management, resistance and resilience. NCSA’s CyberSecure My Business™ will shed light on how small and medium-sized businesses can protect themselves, their employees and their customers against the most prevalent threats.

Week 4: Oct. 22–26: Safeguarding the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure   

Week 4 will emphasize the importance of securing our critical infrastructure and highlight the roles the public can play in keeping it safe. In addition, it will lead the transition into November’s Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, which is spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Click here to learn more.