The Tekne Awards celebrate Minnesota companies – emerging and established – that have made innovative technology work. On Nov 17, they will announce the winners of the 2021 awards. Here’s the line up for the afternoon:

Wed, Nov 17 Virtual Celebration

3:45 p.m. Arrivals and Pre-show. Meet this year’s Finalists and greet your colleagues and friends online. Get set for a great celebration!

4:00 p.m. Awards program begins:

Award Grouping: Business Enablement thru Technology

• AI/Machine Learning
• Data Analytics
• Data Security
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Transformation
• Edge Computing & IoT

Lifetime Achievement – Joy Lindsay, StarTec Investments

2021 Scholarship Recipients

Award Grouping: Innovation in Minnesota’s Leading Industries

• Financial Services Technology
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Medical Technology & Devices
• Sustainable Resources

Rising Star Awards

Public Service Honorees

Lifetime Achievement Award – Mike McNamara, Target Corporation

Award Grouping:  Vibrant Tech Ecosystem

• Technology Partnership
• Tech Talent
• Tech for Good

5:30 p.m. Celebration concludes