NASHVILLE, Tennessee – RJ Young, a leading provider of business technology solutions, marked a major milestone with the return of Tech Connect 2025, held June 3 at Ole Red in downtown Nashville. The highly anticipated event welcomed hundreds of business leaders, innovators, and partners for an immersive showcase of cutting-edge technology—from AI and automation to cybersecurity, digital communications, A/V, and more. To view the event sizzle reel, click here: https://youtu.be/yrdZkVSgpEA
Held across all levels of the iconic Broadway venue, Tech Connect delivered a full-scale, interactive experience featuring live product demos, insightful conversations, and entertainment. RJ Young’s long-standing partner and event emcee, Mike Keith (“Voice of the Vols”), brought the energy as the afternoon unfolded with technology activations, hands-on exhibits, and custom experiences like a trucker hat bar and country music performance.
“Tech Connect is where technology meets community,” said Kamron Kunce, Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience at RJ Young. “We created this event to connect innovators and decision-makers in one space to explore the tools driving today’s most effective workplaces. The response this year was overwhelming, and we’re already planning how to make 2026 even bigger.”
To further support businesses navigating digital transformation, RJ Young developed a research brief following the event, analyzing 2025 Tech Connect survey data around AI and automation adoption. Findings showed that while awareness is growing, actual integration remains limited—primarily due to challenges like unclear ROI, outdated systems, and resistance to change. However, early adopters, particularly in construction and higher education, are already leveraging predictive analytics, workflow automation, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Attendees also enjoyed remarks from community leaders such as Sam Davidson, President & CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and participated in vendor raffles offering prizes including professional-grade Canon cameras and Amazon gift cards. RJ Young’s continued partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation was also highlighted, with the company matching employee donations up to $30,000.
Save the Date
RJ Young is proud to announce that Tech Connect 2026 will take place on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Category 10 in downtown Nashville. Following the success of this year’s event, the 2026 experience promises to be even more expansive—offering fresh insights, advanced solutions, and new ways to connect. Mark your calendars now.
About RJ Young
RJ Young is a business technology solutions provider empowering organizations with managed IT services, office equipment, workflow automation, and digital communication tools. With nearly 30 locations and more than 650 team members, RJ Young has supported businesses nationwide since 1955.
Tech Connect is a registered trademark of RJ Young.
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