Signature Events
In 2011, over 7,552 people attended one of the more than 100 COSE events
NEOSA
NEOSA, the COSE Technology Network, works to promote the tech
industry in Northeast Ohio. NEOSA members represent all facets of
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NEOSA Sales & Marketing SIG
Date: Jan, March, May, July, December
Expected Attendance: 30-50
Price Range: $500-1,500
Our NEOSA Sales & Marketing SIG is a programming series that offers
educational and networking opportunities for technology sales/marketing
executives. Event content is also podcasted through NEOSA, with most
receiving hundreds of downloads.
Best of Tech Awards
Date: April
Expected Attendance: 150-200
Price Range: $2,500-10,000
Our Best of Tech Awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of
tech companies in Northeast Ohio.
Tech Week
Dates: April 16-20
Expected Attendance: 1,000
Price Range: $2,500-10,000
NEOSA hosts the 2nd annual Tech Week in 2012, a week-long series of
events and programs to support and promote the regional IT industry. This
year’s Tech Week is centered on talent, showcasing companies/products
and making connections. Featured events include the annual Best of Tech
Awards, Linking Talent to Opportunity, Tech Showcase with IT Executives
and more.
CIO Auction
Date: Hosted during Tech Week
Expected Attendance: 20-30
NEOSA is again producing the CIO Auction, a great event that supports the
NEOSA Cool Tech Challenge scholarship program. We’re recruiting area IT
executives to auction away time with their management team to promote the
winner’s products and services.
Cool Tech Challenge
Date: April
Expected Attendance: 150-200
Price Range: $1,000-2,500
This high school design contest challenges students to submit Web site design,
game design or iPhone applications. Winners are awarded scholarships and other
prizes at the Best of Tech Awards Event.
NEOSA Networking Night
Date: February, April, June, August,
October, December
Expected Attendance: 50-100
Price Range: $1,000-2,500
Our Networking Nights bring NEOSA members together to share stories, make
connections and discuss growing the IT industry in NEO.
CIO Symposium
Date: September
Expected Attendance: 100-150
Price Range: $3,500-8,000
This invitation-only event for CIOs and senior IT professionals focuses on the
educational and networking needs of the executive technology community. The
program features keynote speakers, breakout sessions and a cocktail reception.
CIO of the Year Awards
Date: April
Expected Attendance: 100-150
Price Range: $8,000
In conjunction with the Best of Tech
Awards, this event honors CIOs from large companies, small companies,
and large and small nonprofit organizations for their excellence in
managing and building IT infrastructure within their organizations.
$3.95
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