The fourth annual State of Technology Summit recently convened business, education and community leaders to examine how technology is shaping the future of metro Atlanta.
Presented by Amazon and hosted by Partnership Gwinnett, the event showcased innovative technology and the partnerships driving tech sectors and innovation centers throughout the Atlanta area.
This year’s program featured an overview of the Living Labs project in partnership with Rowen, Bizztech and Jakarto’s Digital Twins Pilot with Curiosity Lab of Peachtree Corners; the Kamstrup project with The Water Tower; and several panel discussions highlighting innovation and technology in the school systems, healthcare services and life sciences.
The industry dialogue with representatives from Geotab, TeamSpring and Google focused on automation and artificial intelligence implementation and its impact on organizational culture.
“Technology is one of our top five target sectors for a reason,” said Kevin Carmichael, senior vice president of economic development for Partnership Gwinnett. “The speed of technology to market and innovation drives business growth, talent development, workforce retention and strong communities. Today’s summit helps us connect those dots — showcasing why recruiting, retaining and expanding tech companies is essential to Gwinnett’s future and to the work we lead every day.”
Award recipients
The event included recognition for key players in the 29-county MSA (metropolitan statistical area) who are driving innovative technology. 2025 State of Technology Summit award recipients included:
- Innovation Award Winner: This Dot Labs.
- Tech for Good Award Winner: NexGen Biobanking.
- Gwinnett Future Builders Award Winner: Synchronize IT Solutions.
“Amazon is proud to sponsor the State of Technology Summit and celebrate the innovators shaping Georgia’s tech ecosystem,” said Terreta Rodgers, head of community affairs for Amazon.
“Events like this showcase the forward-thinking leadership that makes Georgia the top state for business,” Rodgers continued. “The work happening across the metro Atlanta area in innovation, social impact and talent development aligns closely with our own commitment to investing in communities and building a strong technology workforce for the future.”
Summit details
The summit was held at Atlanta Tech Park and supported by sponsors including Amazon; Atlanta Tech Park; City of Norcross; Integrity Staffing; Wing Aviation, LLC; ATC TechBridge Inc.; The Cogle Group; and Renova Technology.
Partnership Gwinnett continues to accelerate growth across all three of its strategic goal areas — driving business recruitment and expansion, strengthening talent pipelines, and building vibrant, future-ready communities.
For more information on economic development in Gwinnett, visit PartnershipGwinnett.com.
📷 Top photo: The 2025 State of Technology Summit Award Winners with representatives from This Dot Labs, Partnership Gwinnett and Synchronize IT Solutions. Photo courtesy of Partnership Gwinnett.
