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Annu Al Report 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ANNUAL 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 Letter from the President + CEO 04 Introduction + Overview 06 Public Policy + Advocacy 08 Strategic Plan 10 Signature Events 16 Marketing + Communications 18 Tech Employment 21 Electronics + Technology Recycling 22 Premium Health Care with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 23 Multiple Employer Plan 24 Standing Committees 28 Functional Committees 29 By the Numbers 31 Peer Groups 32 STEM Education Programs Board of Directors 36 REPORT 2019 ANNUAL 38 Staff Members 40 2019 Council Members 46 Annual Sponsors 1 Avnet is taking a lead by creating extensive (diagnostics and smarter treatments). “As you turn these pages to networks upon which new technologies Add to the list two Tucson-based medical can be built so companies beyond Arizona device companies named to Deloitte’s most review where we’ve been, can integrate IoT applications into existing recent annual roster of the fastest growing keep in mind where we hardware and software. Benchmark public and private technology companies. may be headed.” When it comes to the future of technology in has developed critical technology to Accelerate Diagnostics was No. 34 with Arizona, you can expect practically anything facilitate next-generation IoT and 5G. 3,757% revenue growth while HTG Molecular Sprint and Verizon are among the major Diagnostics was No. 253 with 432% growth. to happen. telecommunications firms implementing These companies and others, along with 5G across the country. These innovations educational institutions and nonprofits are will lead to smarter cities, as well as safer can be witnessed in While I don’t have any inside information to Service to test 24-hour mail hauls between working to help Arizona create a competitive autonomous vehicles. OfferPad, the Chandler- say exactly what lies ahead in the years, even Dallas and Phoenix. Adding to its fleet of bioscience sector while making our state a based company that offers an months ahead, a sampling of activity in our passenger vans, Waymo already has tested its Speaking of getting smarter, AI and machine national authority in select areas of the field innovative approach to accelerate state’s technology community during the self-driving Class 8 trucks in Arizona. learning can help us tap into data so we by 2025. and simplify the home buying and selling past year or so offers clues on what sectors make smarter decisions, as researchers at our Expect more big news to come from While all of this progress shows that Arizona experience. should remain hot. universities are discovering. The Eller College Coolidge when the first self-driving hydrogen is no stranger to research and development, of Management Artificial Intelligence Lab at I’ve just scratched the surface with this Autonomous vehicles have been a driving fuel cell trucks roll off the line at the Nikola expect the trajectory for success to become The University of Arizona is dedicated to AI forecast for the short term. We at the Arizona force when it comes to innovation in Arizona. Motor manufacturing facility. In addition, even steeper with elimination of the some of research as it provides hands-on learning for Technology Council are getting a glimpse No doubt you have heard more than a few Nikola will be a major player in the additive the bureaucratic red tape that has derailed students. AI and machine learning are a focus of what else might be coming as we watch times that Intel and Waymo are big names manufacturing with one of the largest 3D more than a few startups. I’m referring to at Arizona State University’s Consortium for our members actively engage in our own in the operation and testing of self-driving printers in the world at its new research the regulatory sandboxes that have been Science, Policy and Outcomes. groups such as the IoT Committee, MedTech LETTER vehicles. Add to that Chandler-based Local center/headquarters. approved by Arizona lawmakers and Gov. Roundtable and Additive Manufacturing Motors, developer of the first 3D-printed car, There already are many applications of this Doug Ducey. And to help vehicles get from Point A to Committee. And for the long-term? The has been testing autonomous Olli, the first new technology in various fields. Point B seamlessly, Imagry is creating the Financial technology, or fintech, is starting Council already is working on that through FROM THE electric, cognitive shuttle. Showing nothing Botco.ai and Scottsdale-based Digital Air first mapless, autonomous-driving platform to gain some traction after active marketing our efforts to spearhead STEM programs like is too small when it comes to this growing Strike are implementing AI and machine that trades in GPS for computer vision and of this sector’s sandbox by the attorney the Arizona SciTech Festival that are spurring field, residents in one Scottsdale ZIP code learning technologies as part of their digital PRESIDENT artificial intelligence (AI). Imagry has its U.S. general’s office, which is responsible for the interests of a new generation. even had the option of getting their groceries marketing tools. In cybersecurity, WiZR headquarters in Tempe. its oversight, and groups like the Arizona delivered by self-driving vehicles. has developed AI-based computer vision So, as you turn these pages to review where Bankers Association. Innovations in Critical to autonomous driving is connectivity technology with IoT integrations. we’ve been, keep in mind where we may be + CEO On a grander scale, TuSimple has been blockchain and digital assets are expected REPORT 2019 ANNUAL at the heart of the Internet of Things (IoT). developing self-driving commercial trucks in headed. After all, it’s your future, too. Phoenix-based ON Semiconductor’s Arizona companies and organizations also to grow as a result of stringent regulations Tucson, with the company forecasting it will experience developing sensors to make are working to merge technology and health. being eliminated. fill 500 jobs by the fall as planned expansion The field—so far—includes Ventana Medical self-driving a reality is evident with its work In a related field, property technology, or is expected to have an economic impact Systems (diagnostics), Medtronic (medical with LiDAR, radar and cameras—the only proptech, also should gain some momentum of $1.1 billion in the first half of this decade. technology), PADT (medical devices), manufacturer to make all three. This is only now that its sandbox has been given the One sign of why TuSimple is so confident is WebPT (physical therapy software) and the a small part of IoT’s potential. Phoenix-based go-ahead. An example of the potential Steven G. Zylstra, Sc.D. (Hon.) its partnering with the United States Postal Translational Genomics Research Institute President + CEO 2 3 INTRODUCTION + OVERVIEW the technology industry. Providing member Arizona’s premier trade association for technology- and science-driven companies with marketing and business We exist to protect, empower and promote companies, the Arizona Technology Council is the driving force behind making development opportunities, discounts on the state the fastest-growing technology hub in the nation, connecting and products and services, and the advocacy of all those who innovate. empowering Arizona’s community of innovation. business-focused legislation to grow the state’s economy, the Council is recognized as one of the most important trade A private, not-for-profit organization, the The Council works towards furthering the organizations in the state. History Council fosters a climate of creativity, advancement of technology in Arizona innovation and community for its members through leadership, education, advocacy and With the support of our members, The Council was created in 2002 after the Arizona High Technology Industry Cluster merged with the Arizona to enhance technology and the lives of social action. The Council offers numerous sponsors and partners, the Council is a Software and Internet Association. In 2008, the Council added an office in Tucson after consolidating the the people of Arizona. Supporting the events, educational forums and conferences trusted resource in strengthening Arizona’s Aerospace, Manufacturing and Information Technology (AMIT) clusters of Southern Arizona into the Council. In development, growth and advancement of that bring together leaders, entrepreneurs technology industry and accelerating the 2016, the Arizona Optics Industry Association merged with the Council to become the Optics Valley Committee. innovation in Arizona, the Council proactively and visionaries to make an impact on the innovation and entrepreneurial mindset identifies and enhances capabilities and technology sector. already present in our expanding innovation helps eliminate impediments that Arizona ecosystem. Together we are creating the Leadership With well over 800 members, the Council is technology companies face. destination for technology companies to be, Arizona’s only statewide organization serving The Council is governed by a board of directors led by Board Chair Eric Miller, principal of Phoenix Analysis & to thrive and to stay. Design Technologies, Inc. (PADT). Steven G. Zylstra serves as president + CEO of the Council and is responsible for its day-to-day operations and management. THE COUNCIL’S PURPOSE IS TO: Tech Ecosystem The Council supports technology companies at all stages of growth and development—from startups to rapidly growing mid-sized companies to large global enterprises. We strive to improve Arizona’s competitiveness
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