Membership
Membership Benefits
Get involved:
- Networking Events: generating attendance between 30 - 75 professionals for food, drink and quality networking
- Professional Development: seminars, articles and events keep our members up to date on the latest in technology
- Student Outreach: engaging the local student population with ITWNY and our members is a vital initiative to retaining and attracting future tech-sector employees.
- The BETAS (Buffalo Emerging Technology Awards Showcase): Since 1999, InfoTech WNY has presented the Annual BETAS. Over 250 attendees last year enjoyed the trade show, awards dinner and after-party. This is "THE" technology event of the year in WNY.
Engage with our members:
- Decision makers in IT throughout WNY
- Employees of local IT companies as well as IT departments of non-IT companies
- Local students
- Young professionals who are our future business leaders
- Local government and economic development leaders
- Other organizations and professionals we collaborate with
Now, a little bragging on our part...
InfoTech WNY is THE trade association of Western New York's information technology industry. Some of InfoTech WNY's achievements, since its formation in 1998, are:
- $10 million in workforce development grants;
- Member benefits including group health benefits and more
- More than 200 members and growing; (2500+ associated companies)
- Enthusiastic response to our events
- Monthly Educational & Socials for networking and discussion
- Annual BETAS (Buffalo Emerging Technology Awards Showcase) Event
- Annual Educational Tech Day Sponsorship
- Buffalo Niagara Professional Alliance Founding Member. Other Alliance members: The Buffalo Niagara Partnership & APICS
- Our website includes a member directory, on-line business marketplace, link to a job bank, the ability to post member press releases and other useful information.
- Opportunities to market your products and services to member companies.
- Our regular e-newsletter (3000+ downloaded)
- Access to local, state, and federal economic development and government officials.
Student Membership
InfoTech WNY believes in nurturing the future IT workforce in Western New York. As professionals in an industry so focused on continuous learning and collaboration, it is our responsibility to provide opportunities to our up-and-coming future professionals so that when career opportunities because available in our organizations, our local candidate pool is strong and capable.
The more students are involved while they are in school, the better off they will be when they are finished. The only requirement on student membership is that the student be enrolled in classes. Learning from industry professionals gives students a chance to ask questions about future careers/organizations/ education so that they make informed career choices.
InfoTech WNY recognizes both small and large school, college, and university Student Memberships. If your school registers as an InfoTech WNY Student Member, as a student your membership is FREE! Learn more about Student Membership!
Annual Sponsoring Memberships
Support Tech. Build Visibility. Grow Together.
Each year, InfoTech WNY relies on the generous support of our Annual Sponsors to power the programs, events, and initiatives that strengthen Western New York’s tech ecosystem. As a sponsor, your organization gains meaningful visibility and access to a wide network of technology leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the region.
Sponsorship isn’t just a donation—it’s an investment in growth. InfoTech WNY sponsorships are designed to provide measurable value, from prominent brand exposure at signature events like the BETA Awards & Technology Showcase, to year-round recognition and relationship-building opportunities with over 450 IT executives and professionals.
Your sponsorship directly supports workforce development, student outreach, entrepreneurship, and regional collaboration in tech. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected tech community in WNY.
Sign up to be an Annual Sponsoring Member today!
Annual Gold Sponsoring Member
Annual Silver Sponsoring Member
Annual Bronze Sponsoring Member
