The Little Hoover Commission is recommending a major overhaul of how technology is delivered in California. For our Forum on Emerging Technologies on Oct. 15, we have confirmed participation from the commission, along with other key stakeholders and witnesses who testified during its hearings earlier this year.

Marcie Kahbody, deputy secretary and agency chief information officer for the California State Transportation Agency, will serve as master of ceremonies for the fourth annual Emerging Technologies Forum on Oct. 15 in Sacramento.

TechCA announced the addition of Rick Collins to its Advisory Council, bringing decades of experience in public-sector technology and business development to the association’s governance body. 

TechCA today announced that Steven Galvez has joined its Advisory Council, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience in public-sector technology and enterprise program management to California's nonprofit technology trade association.

TechCA today announced the appointment of Sejla Begic to its Advisory Council, further strengthening the association’s leadership with her decades of experience in public-sector technology and consulting.

The Technology Industry Association of California (TechCA) has adopted new certification standards, designed to help small businesses highlight their experience serving California government agencies. While never to be used as a state contracting requirement, the certification is intended to serve as a marketing badge for companies that have demonstrated a track record of partnering with the government.

The TechCA Small Business Committee is developing a new mentorship initiative aimed at supporting startups and emerging vendors in California’s government technology market.

On Wednesday (8/20/25), TechCA held its third annual State Capitol Day. A delegation of our Legislative Working Group participated in a series of meetings with the executive and legislative branches of state government to advocate for the association's legislative positions and our mission of creating more trusted and meaningful partnerships between industry and government.

On Wednesday (8/14/24), TechCA held its second annual State Capitol Day. A delegation of members participated in a series of meetings with the Executive and Legislative Branches of state government to advocate for our mission of creating more trusted and meaningful partnerships. Representing the industry collectively, our delegation had meaningful conversations about our policy priorities and legislative pending in the State Capitol.