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CompTIA debuted its new CompTIA Community Forum in Chicago this month, with presenters and attendees alike speaking very openly about the state of our industry and where we’re headed. Read on to get nine highlights from CCF that had everyone buzzing.

By bringing so many thought-leaders in tech together in one place and creating a space to share best practices and dialogue, the CompTIA Community Forum will impact the tech industry at large. Far from business as usual, CCF has the feel of a working meeting – moving items straight into action onsite.

CompTIA’s communities are great places to connect with like-minded peers and share best practices on a wide range of topics, and this spring they’re coming together at the CompTIA Community Forum (CCF), March 20, 21, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

CompTIA publishes great content year-round through a variety of streams, bringing our membership and the tech industry at large insightful coverage of a wide range of subjects. Our member blog is no exception, and in 2017 we touched on all things tech, from how hackers interfere with health care to how generational differences affect the workforce. Take a look here at our 10 most heavily trafficked articles of 2017.

Last week’s Dare Mighty Things conference saw creative talents across industry verticals engaging an audience with rapid-fire presentations throughout a packed day on one stage. Its speakers shared how humanity is augmenting itself, shrinking and mapping the planet and looking toward Mars to determine its future.

The speakers at our upcoming October 17, 18 event in London range from a former head of Britain’s Security Service – MI5 – widely known as the fictional home of legendary film spy James Bond, and a pioneer in the field of project management.

Xerox’s Gus Yusem, an active, impactful CompTIA community member, passed away late last month surrounded by his family. He’s remembered well, especially for serving as an early champion of print’s role in IT.

CompTIA ChannelCon, held at the JW Marriott Austin, July 31 to August 2, saw the first meeting of the IT association’s new Advancing Diversity in Technology (ADIT) Community.

Building a smart city involves a lot of things going right, but it’s not about any one element of it – it’s about all of it. According to experts in this space, a successful smart city means working across departments, serving citizens’ and visitors’ expectations, boosting networks and building partner relationships.

Tech entrepreneur, author and investor Scott Belsky is passionate about creative teams that never get things done – determined to right that wrong – and brought that message to day two of CompTIA ChannelCon.