How to Organize an IT Tournament

The field of Information Technology is a richly diverse one in many aspects. Numerous IT social networks exist for the sole purpose of fostering a community environment for industry leaders and thinkers.
Although there are many individuals in the field, there are always more creative ways presented on how to form more connections, networks and places where IT personnel can turn to for more insight. So as to further foster an environment for growth, learning and development, the collaborative idea of hosting an IT tournament was developed.

At the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), http://www.tagthink.com decided to host this event for numerous individuals and organizations across the state and nationwide. The TAG Collaborative initiative was developed to create a thinking environment. Their interest is in educating and connecting IT companies, IT volunteers and the nonprofit networking organization and its community.

In the TAG education collaborative, the organization provides the resources to help programs stay sustainable, thrive and grow. There are hundreds to thousands of volunteers that have access to the TAG education collaborative resource pool. Therefore, by making these resources available, it creates an environment for some camaraderie, thinking and competition.

The Excalibur awards for the TAG-hosted IT tournament is bestowed upon the individuals or entities who exhibit the most creative approach to IT thinking. The goal is to create a thinking environment, and participants are encouraged to use their creativity, education and all available resources to gain more knowledge and to be successful in the tournament games.

To date, there is an ever-increasing interest in the TAG collaborative initiative from volunteers and industry experts. Many of the students and volunteers who are a part of the tournament are also experts in their domain, which all helps to make the tournament more popular and more successful.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG): The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.