Excellence in Tech — Honoring the Best in Technology

Membership

Benefits of Membership

Recognition

The professional recognition of your peers for technical and professional excellence.

Leadership Eligibility

Members are eligible to hold executive volunteer positions within the organization.

Refer Other Candidates

Members can serve as a reference for other applicants for membership.

Letter of Certification

A letter may be requested certifying the achievement of this membership.

Exclusive Event Invitations

Members may be invited to exclusive events and dinners.

Connect with Your Peers

Through our events and private Tribe group chat, you'll connect with a network of like-minded, successful individuals.

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Become part of the community honoring excellence in technology — as a member, a judge, a speaker at our events, or an award recipient.

Member

Join a community of accomplished technologists. Attend gatherings, vote on honoree shortlists, and connect with peers at the top of their field.

Membership Criteria

A record of extraordinary accomplishment in technology, demonstrated through sustained, high-impact contributions to the field.
Service as a significant contributor to an organization of recognized standing whose work has had real impact on the technology industry and the international economy.
Recognition of professional distinction by peers, industry, or independent bodies.
A demonstrated commitment to advancing the standards and integrity of the profession.

Judge

Serve on the selection committee. Review nominations and help decide who joins the honor roll.

Judging Criteria

A record of extraordinary accomplishment in technology, including senior-level contributions to an organization of recognized standing with real impact on the field and the international economy.
Domain expertise deep enough to evaluate work at the highest levels of the profession.
Experience reviewing, selecting, or assessing the work of others — award panels, program committees, peer review, or equivalent.
A reputation for impartial, rigorous judgment and freedom from disqualifying conflicts of interest.

Speaker

Take the stage at our galas and salons. Share your work and ideas with an audience of top-tier technologists.

Speaking Criteria

A record of extraordinary accomplishment as a contributor to a significant organization whose work has had real impact on the technology field and the international economy.
Original work, insights, or perspectives that merit presentation to an audience operating at the top of the profession.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to expert audiences.
A body of work — talks, publications, products, or research — that supports the proposed topic.

Award

Be honored as an internationally recognized top contributor to your field. Award recipients receive formal recognition and join our permanent record of excellence.

Award Criteria

A record of extraordinary accomplishment as a contributor to a significant organization whose work has had real impact on the technology field and the international economy.
Contributions whose influence extends beyond a single company — recognized internationally by peers, industry, or independent bodies.
A sustained body of work that has advanced the state of the field, not a single isolated achievement.
Standing among the top contributors in the applicant's field, supported by verifiable evidence.

Every application is vetted by our selection committee. Approved applicants are invited to select and purchase the package for their role.

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Member Judge Speaker Award

One application covers every category you select — any additional questions appear below automatically.

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LinkedIn Profile URL *

Personal Website / Portfolio

Current Title *

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Years in Technology *

Primary Field *

Career Summary *

Notable Achievements *

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What would you contribute to the community? *

Areas of Expertise for Judging *

Prior Judging, Review, or Selection Experience *

Potential Conflicts of Interest

Field of Contribution *

Contributions & International Impact *

Evidence of Recognition *

References

Proposed Talk Topics *

Speaking Experience *

Links to Past Talks or Recordings

How did you hear about us?

Application Received

Thank you. Our selection committee reviews every application carefully. If approved, you'll receive an invitation to select and purchase your package.

Gatherings

Events

Three gatherings so far in 2026. Our next one will be announced soon.

Sep 2026

Excellence in Tech: Enterprise AI Adoption

Past event · Wednesday, September 23 · Fireside with Amandeep Khurana, Forward Deployed Engineering Leader at Anthropic · From AI experimentation to real-world adoption · Redwood City, CA

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Aug 2026

Excellence in Tech: The Future of Consumer AI

Past event · Wednesday, August 19 · Fireside with Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character.AI · Lightning talks & networking · Redwood City, CA

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Jun 2026

Excellence in Tech: AI Agents

Past event · Tuesday, June 9 · Featuring Gabor Cselle (Leads AI at Google Workspace, former OpenAI) · Keynote, curated presentations & recognition awards · Redwood City, CA

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