Take a Look | Tech companies in Knoxville gather for first KTech CONNECT Expo
More than a dozen Knoxville-based technology companies and 150 registrants gathered for a showcase at Bridgewater Place.
The Knoxville Technology Council kicked off 2026 with momentum as more than one hundred area tech professionals gathered for the KTech CONNECT expo. The event introduced a new format for the organization, giving members an open-floor setting to showcase their companies and highlight innovative work taking place across the region.
Designed to spark new relationships and foster collaboration, CONNECT brought together established and emerging organizations that are shaping Knoxville’s growing tech ecosystem. Companies represented included CGI, PYA, Teknovation, the Knoxville Chamber, Innovation Crossroads, 121 Tech Hub, Aritsa, Cadre5, Contextual Security, RJ Young, Tech Systems, Zelvin Security, Kognitos, and the IT Company.
With networking, product demos, giveaways, and discussions focused on emerging technologies, the expo helped Knoxville’s tech workforce start 2026 on a strong note.
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