Tech Community Summerfest ’25
Tech Community Coalition is showcasing Cbus’ world class tech community at Tech Community Summerfest at McFerson Commons.
Join us at this free event, from 4pm – 9pm on July 19, 2025 for local live music, vendors, libations, and more.
Come one, come all to the biggest celebration of our local tech community!
Join us from 4pm – 9pm on July 19, 2025 at McFerson Commons for an unforgettable evening of fun, connection, and inspiration. We’re showcasing the best and brightest of our local tech scene, including community tech groups, area tech companies, technical bootcamps, and other tech organizations. Come join us for an evening of live music, food trucks, libations, and more.
We’re not only celebrating our incredible local tech community, but we’re also highlighting the important role that tech plays in making Columbus stronger. Through innovation and collaboration, the tech community has helped drive our city’s growth, and we believe that it will continue to do so in the years to come. Our event is a testament to the strength and vitality of our local tech scene, and we invite everyone to come out and join us in celebrating the local tech community that truly makes Columbus a better place to live and work.
Whether you’re already a member of our tech community, looking to know more about getting into tech in Columbus, or just enjoy a good festival, our event is free and open to the public, so don’t miss out on the chance to connect with our community and celebrate the incredible talent right here in our own backyard. Get ready to be inspired by the creativity, talent, and passion of our local tech community!
Columbus Tech Connection Expo booth applications open now! Email summerfest@techcc.org to participate.
If you have an expense account or can afford it, please donate to help us keep Summerfest free and open to everyone.
If you can’t, we understand and we’ll see you there!
Volunteers Needed
Thank you for helping make Tech Community Summerfest a success!
All volunteers will receive a code for free parking at Marconi Garage during the event, and one beverage token per hour. Thank you!
Sign up here or email us at summerfest@techcc.org to volunteer.
Music Schedule
Food Trucks
Our Community
Community Partners
If you’re a member of the nonprofit tech and startup communities, THIS EVENT IS TO CELEBRATE YOU!
Contact us to participate in the event and highlight your important work.
Community Sponsors
Get greater visibility as a leader in tech! Many of your organizations have been with us since the beginning, supporting our non-profit community. This is a special opportunity to support our tech community, in a bigger way, that the whole city will see.
This is a volunteer-run event. Your funds will go directly towards funding the operations of the event including but not limited to stages, lighting, sound equipment, portable toilets, and tenting.
Media Partners
If you’ve got an audience in the Columbus market, we want to partner with you.
We’ll provide benefits up to the Community Sponsorship level for in- kind support and are open to custom packages to highlight our work making CBUS the awesome tech community that it is.
Your support fuels our community
Tech Community Coalition supports over 50 community organizations that provide training, networking, and community to Columbus’ Technical Professionals. Your commitment to the continuing development of our members is part of why Columbus has been ranked No. 1 in the country for the best places to work in technology.
Your support helps event organizers focus on curating great content and community engagement, driving a better experience and more growth for our community, both personally & professionally.
If you’d like to be part of our event, we are still seeking help:
- More information about how you can contribute financially is in our Sponsorship Prospectus.
- Volunteer and get free parking plus one beverage token per hour served!
Build Brand Awareness
Being a supporter keeps your company top of mind, when engaged, talented members of our community look for their next opportunity.
Reinvest in Columbus Talent
TCC Members keep their skills fresh and enjoy expanding their point of view with others’ experiences. They value the cultivated, continuous education local meetups provide.
Demonstrate Social Responsibiliy
People paying it forward. Not only is it the right thing to do, it feels really good. Top talent sharing their experience with tomorrow’s rockstars is a win for everyone.