Event Overview
Tech JXN is a two-day presentation of the value inherent in the City of Jackson and its geographic region as an attractive business hub for Tech
About Us
TECHNOLOGY – Highlight the region as a connected business community with high-speed
broadband and an active entrepreneurial tech-innovation ecosystem
EDUCATION – Highlight 7 local institutions of higher education as Talent Development
Pipelines producing a STEM-educated workforce prepared for a global Innovation Economy
CREATIVITY – Highlight the creative arts as an economic driver in the Innovation Economy
HEALTHCARE – Highlight the region’s strong focus on health technologies and innovation, including the Jackson Medical Mall and UM Medical Center
Objective | Target Audience: 40 VIPS
- AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION: CEOs, C-Suite Executives, Company Founders, High Level Managers/Decision-makers
- AUDIENCE BREAKDOWN: 60% Growth stage startup companies, 20% mature growth stage, 20% corporations
- OBJECTIVE: Persuade participants to seriously consider Jackson as a viable option for company expansion and/or relocation of company headquarters.
Why Participate in Tech JXN
Technology has created a connected world in which companies concerned about sustainability and growing competition are considering:
- Relocation due to rising business costs in major metros competing with profitability
- The value inherent in smaller areas with strong business support pipelines
Jackson, Mississippi UVP
- Broad attractive and affordable land use options
- Lower business costs, higher quality of life
- Connection to a regional population of 6.3 million across 10 nearby metros
- Access to global markets
- Business-friendly tech-innovation ecosystem with blazing fast Internet
