TEKFest 2023
TEKFest is an annual Fundraising Trade Show and Product Showcase Event lead by TKW by partnering with key community members, suppliers, vendors and manufacturers.
The event gives everyone the opportunity to get a hands-on experience with tools, products and equipment.
Location
2500 Leaphart Rd., Suite A West Columbia, SC 29169
Hours
Saturday, April 29th - 9AM to 6PM
Sunday, April 30th - 9AM to 3PM
The event gives everyone the opportunity to get a hands-on experience with tools, products and equipment they may not otherwise have gotten the opportunity for while also driving toward the goals of:
1) Raising funds and awareness for an annual Community/Charity Projects to give one deserving organization a complete Network and Technology Upgrade at absolutely no cost to the recipient.
2) Strengthen relationships with Suppliers, TKW Members and Manufacturers through engagement, exposure and feedback to grow the community, better the products and services while elevating the industry as a whole. The money raised for this event will go back into the TKW Community to help fund future events as well as the annual TeksGiving Community Projects.
3) Last Year’s Community Project was the biggest so far with over $175K worth of time, labor and materials donated to give Berachah Church and Community Outreach Center in Pennsylvania a Complete Network Infrastructure, Access Control, Security and Surveillance makeover at absolutely zero cost to the recipient. TKW hopes to continue this for years to come, and with your help and these events, the dream will stay alive for generations to come! Join us and be extraordinary! TEKFest 2023 is just the beginning, and we want you to be a part of it.
4) This year, TEKFest is hosted by Cable and Connections at their headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina with 20 Vendors, Live Music, TEKTalk LIVE Classes, Giveaways, Food Trucks and so much more….
5) The best part? It’s 100% FREE to attend!
WHO IS TEKNOWLEDGE WORLDWIDE?
Teknowledge World Wide (TKW) was founded in 2021 by four entrepreneurial business owners from across the country and is a registered Not For Profit Charity and Community-based organization headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The TKW mission is to bring like-minded technology businesses and individuals together to share knowledge and teach each other by example while making impactful changes in the community through philanthropy.
The founding members of TKW utilize their expertise to promote the core principle of “Community Over Competition,” all while encouraging industry best practices and the use of the most efficient tools and materials. Furthermore, they assist and educate members of the technology community, to help elevate the level of craftsmanship within the entire community and thus the industry as a whole.
TKW has grown exponentially in less than two years and has hundreds of members across North America and abroad. They include Integrators, Contractors, Installers, Manufacturers, Suppliers and Distributors all working together to understand the key principles which lead the community. The guiding principle not only helps all parties succeed but also lends to personal growth and makes for well-rounded individuals.
This Year’s Elite Sponsors
Elite Sponsors of the TEKFest Event have generously donated funds to TeKnowledge Worldwide. 100% of these funds go directly to the TKW Charity
Official TEKFest 2023 Exhibitor Line-Up
Event Schedules
Rob Whiteside
NETWORKING 101: ALL THINGS VLAN, SFPs & ROUTING
Learn the basics of network configuration, including the setup of VLAN’s and Wireless Surveys
@redefinedsolutions
Saturday, April 29th @ 1:30pm EST
Ray Cline III
MONTHLY RECURRING REVENUE: TURNING $5K INTO $50K
April 29th @ 2:30pm EST
Learn how to build recurring revenue into your invoices through services you offer that will keep income flowing
@libertasray
Saturday, April 29th @ 2:30pm EST
Jeremy Gabel
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB: WHEN & WHERE?
Not sure what tools to use for what job, and which tool can get the job done fast? From hand tools to testers, learn it all here
@technologyintegrationsolutions
Saturday, April 29th @ 3:30pm EST
Chuck “Mr. RCDD” Bowser III
FIRESTOPPING: WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
Chuck will be covering the often overlooked basics and responsibilities of why firestopping is important
@letstalkcabling
Saturday, April 29th @ 4:30pm EST
Sunday, April 30th
Justin Colantonio
CYBER SECURITY 101: BUILDING YOUR CYBER STACK
Learn more about the importance of Cyber Security in today’s world and how to build out your Cyber Security Stack
@colantj1
Sunday, April 30th @ 10:00am EST
Pearce Smithwick
STRUCTURED CABLING: LEGOS & LABELING
Hear from the man himself on what goes into building a rack from scratch and why he uses Legos on EVERY Jobsite!
@allgreenlights
Sunday, April 30th @ 11:00am EST
Mikail Ocasio
SECURITY & ACCESS: CONTROLLERS, READERS & CARDS
There is A LOT that goes into Security & Access Control. Learn from Mik while he talks about what he’s learned over the years about Controllers, Readers and Cards
@tricansecurity
Sunday, April 30th @ 12:00pm EST
#giveaway NOTICE!!!
We`re 100 days from #TEKFEST - and to celebrate, we`re giving away a random ticket!
All you have to do is register - and we`ll reimburse a person at random!
TAG a TEK who you`d love to bring along with you!
Register https://tekfest.org
#technology #conference #lowvoltage #msp #security #nashville #accesscontrol #structuredcabling #
Tharron Forquer & Sean Puglisi chat about how attending #tekfest supports our annual giveback initiative, #teksgiving where we donate the gift of a technology overhaul to a deserving community in need.
In 3 years, TKW has donated over 400k in products and services to communities across the country- all donated by members of our community.
Be a part of something unlike anything else - and join us at TEKFest!
Early Bird Pricing!
https://tekfest.org
Shawn Jackman, CEO of Clinical Mobility, Inc. literally wrote the book on Wireless standards, and he`s presenting at #TEKFest!
Mr. #54 will be presenting topics on monetizing #WiFi, and the common pitfalls around design.
There`s something for everyone at TEKFest! Join now and secure your spot, half off!
https://tekfest.org
Joining us for #tekfest is Baer Halvorson PSP® - host of Security Today Podcast , Physical Security expert/guru - and all around amazing guy!
Baer will be presenting "Security Theory 101: Using design to harden a site."
In today`s world - Security is a mindset that must be properly planned and designed to best protect what`s most important!
Join us - and register now while Early Bird pricing is in effect
Https://tefkest.org
Announcing Kevallyn Paskos, RCDD, CSM Founder of ✴ KP Design Consulting as Keynote speaker for #tekfest!
Kevallyn also serves as Vice Chair of Women in BICSI Conferences and Global Events.
We`re so fortunate to have her coming to speak to our community!
Have you registered yet? Early Bird pricing still in effect!
https://tekfest.org
This is a HOT topic in the world today! Tim Golden of Compliance Scorecard will be presenting at #tekfest!
"Shift Left: Documentation-Driven Collaboration: Boosting MS Team Efficiency with People, Process and Platform"
This is a must attend for MSP`s and business owners.
Register today while Early Bird pricing is still in effect!
https://tekfest.org
The great Chuck Bowser III, RCDD, TECH - host of Let`s Talk Cabling Podcast is presenting at #TEKFest!
"Ensuring ICT System Integrity: Bonding and Grounding Best Practices" will be the topic and we`re really looking forward to his special way of presenting that is engaging, easy to follow and entertaining!
Register now while prices are still 50% off!
https://tekfest.org
Merry Holiday Eve!
Just going to take a moment here to wish you all a very merry holiday season. We as a community have so much to celebrate and be grateful for this year – you all know the highlights – but to think just a few years ago many of us didn’t even know each other is remarkable in and of itself.
We’re so incredibly proud of the work we all do together – but more importantly – we’re incredibly grateful for the relationships we’ve made throughout the years. We’re all so fortunate to watch careers grow, friendships be solidified, and business partnerships be forged all from the connections this community has afforded. It’s truly humbling to say the very least.
To all of you that helped LaEscuelita BiLingual Preschool and made our TEKSGiving initiative an outstanding success
To all who’ve donated funds, equipment and time to further our mission
To all who attend our meetups
To all who participate in conversations in our Slack Community
To all who simply give more than they take
And finally – to the TACs that help lead this community to new levels
Thank you for embodying our mission that we’ve been carrying out since our inception “To bring like minded Technology businesses & individuals together to share knowledge, teach each other by example, while making impactful changes in the community with philanthropy.”
We’re looking forward to seeing you all again VERY soon at TEKFest! Lets all spread the word and bring more amazing folks like yourselves to join a community that is like no other that is literally changing the industry.
#communityOVERcompetition
#tekfest
#TEKSGiving