During National Robotics Week, join us for an afternoon of fun and excitement learning about robotics programs in a renovated historic schoolhouse in downtown Reno! You will learn about this unique facility and watch a robotics scrimmage on an official FIRST Robotics Competition half field!

Sierra Nevada Chocolate Co. provides employment to people of ALL abilities. A family-owned business, proprietor Carol Reitz knew nothing about chocolate, but knew it would provide an opportunity for her autistic son. Now, Sierra Nevada Chocolates is known for the toffee that Justin makes Justin and Friends TOFFEE (The Opportunity For Fundraising, Equity and Empowerment)…

There will not be a NCET Tech Wednesday on February 14th due to Valentiine’s Day. Enjoy your time with those you love.

Marathon’s heritage in the Truck Body Industry dates back over the last forty years, into the early 1970s. Marathon Industries, Inc., is a privately held company. Marathon Truck Body's main business is the manufacture, assembly, installation, and repair of truck bodies, trailers, and transportation equipment…

Reno is home to a thriving state-of-the-art confection company Kimmie Candy. The 43,000-square foot candy production facility and warehouse is a sweet spot in the Biggest Little City, and boasts a customer base of not only coast-to-coast sales in the United States but also Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, South America, and the Middle East…

Tech Wednesday participants will be able to tour American Battery Technology Company’s facilities at the University of Nevada, Reno's (UNR) National Center for Applied Research (NCAR). This partnership provides ABTC with access to UNR’s advanced facilities, equipment, expertise and students…

Prepare for an enlightening excursion through the Innevation Center Makerspace. This curated tour grants you exclusive access to our state-of-the-art equipment, encompassing 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines, providing an in-depth encounter with the tools propelling innovation…

When people hear about Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, our Dining Room and our Thrift Stores come to mind. But we are so much more than that. For over 80 years, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada has met our community’s most basic needs for food, clothing, and other emergency services…

Join PacStates CEO and team to do a deep dive into the protective world and advanced technologies used to protect companies today. From integrated communications, to high-risk cybersecurity and building safety, the world is full of risk – and PacStates finds daily rewards by saving the day for our local community…

Lithium Americas is building a major lithium mining and processing facility in Northern Humboldt County.  The project will ultimately increase domestically supplied lithium by 16 times and furnish enough material for roughly 2 million electric vehicles once fully scaled…

A lot can happen in twenty years. Moment Skis was founded in 2003, and “started as a labor of love born from frustration and longing.” Now, Moment Skis is the largest ski manufacturer in the United States. In this Tech Wednesday, tour an entire walkthrough of Moment’s new (Sept 2022) production facility…

Talking Trash - Converting MSW Into Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel You’re invited to spend the afternoon gaining an understanding of how Fulcrum BioEnergy will upscale your waste.

Caring for Washoe County’s 500,000 citizens, the millions of tourists that visit the region every year, and the rural communities across northern Nevada and northeastern California requires skill, a commitment to clinical excellence, dedication, technology, continuous improvement and compassion…

Go behind the scenes at NCET’s 2022 Technology Company of the Year — Dragonfly Energy. With a mission to make renewable energy affordable and accessible for all, Dragonfly Energy is an industry leader in research and technology, continuing to shape the renewable energy landscape.

Co-founders Tiffany and Nic Novich are the dynamic married couple behind Full Tilt Logistics, which has become a true family affair. During this Tech Wednesday learn all about a true 3PL…

December’s Tech Wednesday is an Ugly Sweater party! IMBĪB’s co-founder and “Jack of All Trades” Matt Johnson will discuss the typical brewing process for modern beers including the processes from growing the grain to getting the beer into a glass, learn about IMBĪB’s work on sustainability, and see IMBĪB's barrel aging program…

Redwood Materials is creating a circular supply chain to drive down the environmental footprint and cost of lithium-ion batteries and the electric vehicles and sustainable energy storage systems they power. Redwood receives more than ~6 GWh of end-of-life batteries annually for recycling, which are then refined and remanufactured into critical battery materials. The company has partnerships with major car manufacturers to recycle end-of-life batteries from their electric vehicles.

Iris Automation is a safety avionics technology company pioneering on- and off-board perception systems and aviation policy services. Iris Automation leverages expertise in aviation, AI and machine learning to develop and sell one of the most advanced Detect and Avoid solutions in the world…

Come see The Generator’s new massive makers’ space located in The Oddie District. The new building includes a wood shop, metal shop, screen printing studio, textiles lab and much more to accommodate the 100+ working artists within the unique community.

DRI - Division of Atmospheric Sciences
Tour: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Networking: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

DRI scientists will share an overview of wildfire science research and the development of a Weather and Research Forecast advanced modeling tool that simulates weather, fire, and smoke for firefighting; research on mitigating health risks from wildfire smoke in Northern Nevada; and how drones assist scientists.

Peppermill Entertainment Electronics & Media
Tour: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Networking: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Peppermill Reno's Windows of the World art is displayed throughout the resort on video screens, framed in hallways, and available on the hotel’s in-room channels. NCET will go behind the scenes of Peppermill's internal Entertainment Electronics and Media Department, headed by photographer Joe Ness.

Battle Born Beer
Tour: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Networking: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Reno is home to Battle Born Beer and its state-of-the-art production brewery launched on Nevada Day in 2019. There is a compelling story behind Battle Born Beer and its vision to become the state beer of Nevada, go behind the scenes during NCET’s Tech Wednesday

Presentation and Tour: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Networking: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Reno-based NVO Construction has stepped into the breach with automation to revolutionize the house framing process. Operating in one of the largest industries in the world – Construction – NVO has taken truss manufacturing at their new manufacturing and assembly plant to new heights with advanced software and multi-axis saws. NVO's success story illustrates how advanced automation can significantly increase productivity.

Presentation and Tour: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Networking: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Sierra Medical Center, Reno’s first new full-service hospital in more than a century, featuring nearly 200 private patient rooms and 350,000 square feet of hospital and medical office space.

POSTPONED

Reno’s historic Little Flower Church has been thoughtfully renovated to create an unparalleled and vibrant event and co working space. Join us for a behind the scenes look at Reno’s newest hub for community collaboration and celebration.

Presentation and Tour: 4 - 5 pm
Networking: 3 - 4 pm
BeaverFit created the world's first fully functional containerized gym solution in 2012 and then partnered with former US Navy Riverines to introduce the container gym to the US military and establish operations in North America.

Presentation and Tour: 4 - 5 pm
Networking: 3 - 4 pm
Kids are welcome!

Join NCET for a special behind-the-scenes tour – and free samples – of Kimmie Candy’s newly remodeled factory and showroom. Bring your sweetheart—and your kids—for a closeup look at Kimmie’s state-of-the-art factory where tons of chocolate are transformed into an amazing variety of award–winning candies.

Presentation and Tour: 4 - 5 pm
Networking: 3 - 4 pm

The Abbi Agency has a comprehensive creative team, web development department, paid media division, and public affairs experts on tap to serve all customers. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a party event and visit five separate table stations staffed with Abbi Agency subject matter experts.

Presentation and Tour: 4 - 5 pm
Networking: 3 - 4 pm

Renown has taken its healthcare vision to new heights by opening a state-of-the-art Transfer and Operations Center (RTOC) that offers real-time situational awareness of what is happening across Renown’s entire hospital system.

Presentation and Tour: 4 - 5 pm
Networking: 3 - 4 pm

Join us on Wednesday, October 13 for networking, an onsite tour of PBS Reno’s new state-of-the-art control room and production studio, and an opportunity to visit with key staff who make it all happen every day of the year.