DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the nation's most innovative leaders, experts and visionaries will be on hand for the 2nd Annual Colorado Tech Week hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). During the week of September 21, the series of events will showcase the technology, business, government, workforce, education and capital resources that are clustering in Colorado, positioning the state as a leader in the global technology market.

"Colorado is executing a plan that will secure our position as a global technology hub for decades to come," said OEDIT director Brian Vogt. "From energy to aerospace, Colorado Tech Week highlights the technology developing across the state."

Supporting the weeklong series of events are Townsend and Townsend and Crew as a Platinum Sponsor, CIBER as a Gold Sponsor, and DigitalGlobe, Silver Creek Systems and ProStor Systems as Bronze Sponsors.

The programs represent a cross-section of Colorado's diverse technology sector and will feature events that cover the spectrum of rising technology industries including aerospace, telecommunications, biotechnology, Information Technology, energy, nanotechnology and others. Below is a list of some of the events that will take place.

* National News Conference with Governor Owens * ICAST - The Role of Appropriate Technology * RFID & Mobility Solutions Expo * IEEE - Public Policy & Professional Development * Colorado Clean Energy Partnerships * The CBSA Golf Tournament * Movers & Shakers Breakfast Series * IAC West Reverse Roundtable * IEEE - Entrepreneurship & Careers * IEEE - Pioneering Engineering efforts in Colorado * Invention to Venture * ColoradoBiz Top Company Awards Luncheon * CSIA DEMOGala

For the complete listing of experts, events, locations, times and additional information about Colorado Tech Week, visit http://www.coloradotechweek.com/. Media are invited to attend activities. Please contact Jonita LeRoy at jonita.leroy@state.co.us or 303-892-3840 to RSVP.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is Colorado's primary resource for business development and oversees numerous services and programs including, Biosciences and Emerging Technologies, Business Development, Business Finance, Colorado Tourism Office, Colorado Council on the Arts, Economic Development, International Trade Office, Minority- and Women-Owned Business, and Small Business Development Centers. OEDIT's mission is to create a robust and enduring state economy and maximize the Colorado brand through communication, integration, culture, policy and strategy. To sign up for OEDIT's eNewsletters, visit http://www.advancecolorado.com/.

CONTACT: Stefanie Dalgar, +1-303-892-3840, sdalgar@state.co.us

Web site: http://www.advancecolorado.com/

Web site: http://www.coloradotechweek.com/