About

Colorado Technology Association (CTA) is the state’s premier nonprofit tech organization, creating meaningful connections throughout our community and advancing our technology ecosystem by:

establishing an inclusive and diverse talent pipeline;
advocating for modernized policy; and
fostering technology industry-focused economic growth.

We serve our members by offering a forum for business development, career advancement, civic engagement, and access to influential thought leaders who are driving innovation.

VISION

Colorado is the place where technology companies and talent choose to be; the technology industry thrives, innovation flourishes, and statewide partners collaborate to further technology growth.

MISSION

To create and sustain a vibrant, high-growth technology ecosystem in Colorado and be the voice and champion for technology companies of all sizes.

WE DO THIS THROUGH…

Policy & Advocacy: We advocate for policies that support the technology industry.
Member Connections & Thought Leadership: We provide opportunities for our members to grow connections, gain access to professional development and leadership opportunities, and engage in impactful programs and events.
Economic Development & Partnerships: We support statewide economic development initiatives and increase Colorado’s tech talent pipeline through collaborative partnerships.

VALUES

Relationships

Value, trust, and inclusivity at the core of all relationships.

Innovation

Curiosity, agility, and innovation to harness the possible.

Quality

Accountability and quality at the highest level – we strive to be the best.

Gratitude

Express appreciation and thanks in all we do.

CTA DE&I STATEMENT

CTA is committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive community that encourages, supports, and celebrates the unique contributions of our community members.

We embrace and encourage our community members’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, background, and other characteristics that make our community exceptional. We foster a safe space to express ideas, seek to deepen our understanding of one another’s perspectives and commit to allyship that equitably serves our community. We have no tolerance for discrimination of any kind.

This commitment is reinforced in each of our pillars – talent, policy, economic development and community – and we prioritize diverse thought leadership and participation through all of our programs, events, and community-wide initiatives.

We’re committed to leading by example and being honest about where we can do better to approach this work with the utmost of positive intentions. We do this work even when nobody’s looking, and we hold our community accountable to do the same.