Come participate with Rochester's growth into a leading area for AI innovation, education, healthcare, art, business, and research.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to network, learn, and drive innovation in your community.

November 20, 2025 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Jackrabbit club | 40 Anderson ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Free event - Registration is Required

Come network with other entrepreneurs and tech folks, enjoy pizza and apps, open bar, and explore the TechRiseROC program.

TECHROCHESTER PARTNER EVENT

By attending this seminar you will:

• See real life live practical uses from other local companies

• See how AI is changing physical security

• Learn how AI can give you back hours in your day

This seminar is for CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s who know they should be investing in AI but have no idea where to start, or which platform to use. Where: Woodcliff Hotel & Spa When: November 12th 7:30am-9:00am

Agile Connect Rochester is the premier gathering for Agile professionals in Upstate New York—bringing together agile practitioners, scrum masters, product owners, developers, and company leaders from over 40 companies.

Join us for a high energy day of learning, collaboration, and practical insights designed to help you grow your skills, make new connections, share experiences and drive Agile success at your organization.

FirstLight is hosting a webinar focused on colocation and cloud services for enterprise customers. We’ll cover how organizations can balance colocation, cloud, or both with their IT infrastructure, and maximize performance, cost benefit, and security.

A flexible way to learn with engaging virtual sessions across all PMI talent triangle domains

Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen.

A full day of networking, keynotes, breakout sessions, and our special 40th Anniversary Gala.

The tech landscape has shifted fast – in just six months, IT pros have had to refocus budgets and priorities to keep up with AI, data security, and cloud connectivity. Leading IT, AI, and cybersecurity experts from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Veeam, KnowBe4, and others will highlight trends, share important information, and focus on practial take-aways to make attendees better IT practitioners and leaders.

This event will connect students with industry leaders in business and tech, fostering mentorship, providing inspiration, and creating networking opportunities. This event will connect students with industry leaders in business and tech, fostering mentorship, providing inspiration, and creating networking opportunities. Open to all Community Members.

TECHROCHESTER PARTNER EVENT

Join Harter Secrest & Emery Intellectual Property attorneys for a panel discussion on the critical legal frameworks that can either hinder or propel technology companies forward. This event will cover essential topics including:

1. Protecting all types of intellectual property through well-crafted contracts and confidentiality agreements

2. A practical overview of patent law, including common pitfalls to avoid to protect innovations

3. The strategic use of trademark law to build and defend brand identity.

Whether you’re a startup founder, in-house counsel, or tech executive, this event will provide valuable guidance on how to safeguard your company’s intellectual property assets and leverage legal tools to support growth and innovation.

Speakers: Jessica N. Clemente, Timothy W. Menasco, and Jodi A. Reynolds

Moderator: Erika N.D. Stanat

September Speaker: Mike Della Porta

Join us for "Made In ROC," an inspiring and new 2025 event series hosted by TechRochester, showcasing the remarkable journeys of local entrepreneurs and business leaders, who have built and scaled thriving businesses in the heart of Rochester, NY's tech sector. 

Hear firsthand from industry pioneers as they share their insights, challenges, and triumphs in establishing successful ventures that contribute to the region's innovation landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the future of tech in Rochester, this series promises to illuminate the path to success in our vibrant community.

Mark your calendars and start out your morning with inspiration and networking with the visionaries who are shaping the future, right here in Rochester.

Event will be held at NextCorps.

How often do you hold yourself back with limiting beliefs, saying, "I can't," before you’ve even tried?

This in-person workshop will explore how our fears, the thoughts and feelings we have, and the words we speak to ourselves shape our reality. You’ll learn how to challenge these negative inner narratives and replace “I can’t” with “I can learn,” or “This is hard” with “This is an opportunity for growth.” Our inner dialogue holds incredible power—learn to use it to build confidence, courage, and conviction. The way we speak to ourselves influences what we believe is possible and, ultimately, how we behave impacts our results and our reality. So let’s transform your mindset and unlock your true potential.

Attendees will learn how to:

• Identify and challenge limiting beliefs that hold them back

• Shift self-talk from fear-based to growth-oriented language

• Build confidence and resilience through intentional mindset strategies

This is an in-person workshop that includes the opportunity to network afterwards on NextCorps' patio. Space is limited and registration closes at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 11.

AGENDA

4:00-5:15 PM: Workshop

5:15-6:00 PM: Networking on the Patio

Join iSECURE for an immersive conference that reimagines cybersecurity through the lens of classic storybook tales and turning timeless lessons into actionable strategies for today’s digital landscape. Attendees will navigate these challenges, discovering how strategic decision-making, proactive defense, and collaborative leadership can author a new chapter in their organization’s cybersecurity resilience.

US data privacy laws keep evolving, and fast. After record interest in our 2023 and 2024 webinars, we’re back with the latest insights on what’s changed, what are the (real/potential) impacts, what’s next, and how your organization can stay ahead.

Join Eric Robinson, KLDiscovery’s VP of Global Advisory Services & Strategic Solutions, for a practical, no-fluff conversation on:

• The latest changes in US data privacy law

• What’s on the horizon

• How to prepare for what’s coming

• Where tech (including AI and GenAI) fits in

• What you really need to know to reduce risk

Eric will also take live audience questions—so come ready to ask!

Register now to join us live, or to ensure you receive a link to the recorded event should you be unable to attend!

In partnership with:

KLDiscovery

August Speaker: Cause + Effect

Join us for "Made In ROC," an inspiring and new 2025 event series hosted by TechRochester, showcasing the remarkable journeys of local entrepreneurs and business leaders, who have built and scaled thriving businesses in the heart of Rochester, NY's tech sector. 

Hear firsthand from industry pioneers as they share their insights, challenges, and triumphs in establishing successful ventures that contribute to the region's innovation landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the future of tech in Rochester, this series promises to illuminate the path to success in our vibrant community.

Mark your calendars and start out your morning with inspiration and networking with the visionaries who are shaping the future, right here in Rochester.

Event will be held at NextCorps.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Join us for "Made In ROC," an inspiring and new 2025 event series hosted by TechRochester, showcasing the remarkable journeys of local entrepreneurs and business leaders, who have built and scaled thriving businesses in the heart of Rochester, NY's tech sector. 

Hear firsthand from industry pioneers as they share their insights, challenges, and triumphs in establishing successful ventures that contribute to the region's innovation landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the future of tech in Rochester, this series promises to illuminate the path to success in our vibrant community.

Mark your calendars and start out your morning with inspiration and networking with the visionaries who are shaping the future, right here in Rochester.

Everyone who registers will be entered to win 2 tickets to see Smokey Robinson at 8pm on Friday, June 20th at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater (Orchestra Right Center, Row F). Tickets will be raffled off on the 18th and you must be present to win.

We will also be raffling off a FREE one-year individual membership ($125 value) to those who donate to our Workforce Development Scholarship. A QR code will be available on site during the event.

This is a free event. Please complete registration below to reserve your spot. This event is almost full. Register today!

Need mentors to help your new business get off the ground? Want to share your business or tech expertise to give back to others and the community? Find a match that’s rewarding for both parties by joining TechRiseRoc —TechRochester’s latest program designed to pair entrepreneurs with business professionals for the sole purpose of growth. By sharing knowledge and connections, everyone can grow, including the Greater Rochester region by advancing the next generation of companies and talent located here.

Sign up now to get the matchmaking process going, or register to learn more at the launch event on June 10, from 8:00-10:00 AM at NextCorps

May Speaker: Connor Peters | CEO - Locke Identity Networks Inc.

Join us for "Made In ROC," an inspiring and new 2025 event series hosted by TechRochester, showcasing the remarkable journeys of local entrepreneurs and business leaders, who have built and scaled thriving businesses in the heart of Rochester, NY's tech sector. 

Hear firsthand from industry pioneers as they share their insights, challenges, and triumphs in establishing successful ventures that contribute to the region's innovation landscape. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the future of tech in Rochester, this series promises to illuminate the path to success in our vibrant community.

Mark your calendars and start out your morning with inspiration and networking with the visionaries who are shaping the future, right here in Rochester.

Event will be held at NextCorps.

SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center and the School of Business and Management are hosting InnovateHER: Women Mentoring Women in Business and Tech.

This event will connect students with industry leaders in business and tech, fostering mentorship, providing inspiration, and creating networking opportunities. Weather permitting, this will be a rooftop event at NextCorps, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere to empower the next generation. All community members are welcome.

TechRochester is a proud sponsor of this event! This is a free event being hosted Thursday, May 1st, 2025 5:00PM - 7:00PM in the NextCorps Auditorium.

Recognizing, celebrating and making visible the achievements of women in high technology fields. Through the Technology Woman of the Year Award and The Emerging Technology Woman of the Year, women who work in these professions are encouraged to stay in the Greater Rochester area, mentor young women, and contribute to the region.