Expand Your Horizons With UTM
Hello/Hola,
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our UTM Horizons session with Mouhsine El Qesry. His insights on breaking into the tech industry and navigating the realities of an American tech landscape provided a global perspective and gave us all a lot to think about. Special thanks to our tech ecosystem for showing up to support a fellow techie.
If you missed the live stream or simply want to revisit the conversation, you can catch the full replay right now.
Every story shared in our UTM Horizons series highlights a unique path into the tech industry. If you want to keep learning from professionals who have successfully carved out their own space in technology, make sure to browse through our previous UTM Horizons sessions.
Explore Past UTM Horizons Sessions
As we keep the momentum moving, save the date for our next virtual UTM Horizons event.
Tuesday June 16, 2026
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. CT
Ereika Collins
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Click here to learn more about Ereika as we prepare for our upcoming UTM Horizons event with her.
Sincerely,
-The Universal Tech Movement Team
Startup Ecosystems & Tech Accessibility
Texas News — Texas Launches Statewide "Innovation Operating System.” The system’s goal is to unify the state’s disparate tech hubs, including Austin, Houston, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Developed through a partnership between The Founders Arena and the Texas Venture Alliance, this initiative aims to dissolve regional silos and create an interconnected network that makes capital, mentorship, and resources accessible to entrepreneurs across the entire state.
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Digital Literacy & Smart Classroom Integration
U.S. Tech News — Recently, the Los Angeles Unified School District—the nation’s second-largest school system—passed a sweeping resolution to halt device distribution for its youngest students and enforce strict screen limits for older grades. This movement, gaining traction in at least 14 states, represents a massive national shift from simply putting laptops in every child's hands to auditing ed-tech contracts and re-focusing on balanced digital citizenship
This national shift highlights UTM's service to teach meaningful tech literacy, ensuring that when communities in need are connected to technology, it is done in a way that intentionally drives genuine cognitive and professional growth rather than digital distraction.
Sweden and United States agree bilateral technology cooperation
Global Tech News — The United States and Sweden has formalized a non-binding Technology Prosperity Deal designed to accelerate collaborative research in AI, 5G/6G connectivity, and quantum technologies. This international memorandum focuses on building trusted global supply chains and creating safe infrastructure, laying the groundwork for a secure, interconnected Western digital ecosystem.
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