Columbus • February 12, 2026
Join us at the 3rd annual OhioX State of Tech presented by Deloitte as we kick off a new year for Ohio’s technology and innovation community.
Hosted inside the historic Ohio Statehouse, this flagship event gathers leaders from business, government, and education to discuss the big ideas, investments, and innovations shaping our state.
The State of Tech.
The Future of Ohio.
Where Ohio’s Tech Story Begins Each Year.
At the 3rd annual State of Tech, leaders come together to examine progress, share insights, and set the agenda for Ohio’s innovation future.
Why attend?
• Meet + learn from industry leaders
• Unlock Ohio’s innovation ecosystem
• Build statewide connections
• Connect with industry, education, and government
• Discover statewide technology insights + trends
2026 agenda highlights
Columbus • February 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Doors open, registration, and networking
10:00 AM
- Program begins -
State of Tech Keynote
Chris Berry, President & CEO at OhioX
Leadership Remarks
Amanda Miller Bartlome, Community Development Regional Manager at Meta
Keynote: Closing the AI Gap - From Hype to High-Impact Outcomes
Adarsh (AD) Desai, Principal at Deloitte Consulting
Panel: Ohio's Next Chapter - Innovation, Policy, and the Year Ahead
Senator Michele Reynolds
Representative David Thomas
Representative Ty Mathews
Spencer Gross: Partner, High Bridge Consulting (moderator)
11:30 AM
Program ends, networking continues
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