Tech Connect
Innovation and Technology (IT) Council Pop Up Meetup
Innovation and Technology (IT) Council Pop Up Meetup
Tech Connect brings together Northern Virginia's business and technology leaders who are ready to build real partnerships, collaborate on ideas, and grow together.
Hosted by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce's Innovation & Technology Committee, Tech Connect meets at different Reston-area restaurants, creating fresh spaces for fresh thinking -- and new opportunities for our GRCC Tech member companies.
Each meetup features a brief talk from an industry voice, followed by a relaxed, meaningful conversation designed to turn connections into collaboration.
This month's featured discussion: Hiring & Job Searching in the Age of AI with Kathe Yamagata, Founder of Purple Squirrel Enterprises. Kathe will lead a practical conversation on how AI is influencing hiring decisions and job searches — from screening and sourcing to resumes and interviews — and what candidates and hiring leaders can do to stand out, stay credible, and make better decisions. We'll also dig into why human judgement still matters most when it comes to fit, potential and team success.
Come for insight. Stay for the relationships.
Build partnerships that move innovation forward.
Build partnerships that move innovation forward.
The Innovation and Technology (IT) Council of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Thursday of each month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
The mission of the IT Council is to educate, celebrate, and connect around the local businesses who are leading advancements in innovation practices and services that enrich our local business community.
Please visit our dedicated IT Council webpage for additional details regarding council programs, leadership, and annual sponsors
The committee welcomes any chamber member who wishes to contribute their insight and perspective on matters which impact our local technology industry.
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Location
Corsica Wine Bar
11950 Democracy Dr Suite 120, Reston, VA 20190
Fees/Admission
Free to attend; pay for your own tab.
Highly encourage online registration.
Contact Information
GRCC Staff
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