The Tekne Awards attract a "who’s who" of Minnesota leaders from business, academia and government. The science and technology community comes together on this very special evening to celebrate Minnesota innovation and recognize Tekne Award finalists and recipients - the best and brightest of Minnesota’s diverse tech-based economy.

Agenda

4:30 PM Private reception (By invitation to finalists, sponsors and other guests)
5:00 PM Gala arrival and registration
5:45 PM Gala dinner
7:00 PM Tekne Awards Program

• Finalist recognition and awarding of recipients in 14 categories
• Public policy awardees
• Small business innovation research/Small business technology transfer awardees
• Lifetime achievement award
• Presentation of 2019 student scholars
• Giving moment for STEM and future student scholarships

8:30 PM Post-Award Celebration