Kelly Carnes is an authoritative advocate for innovation, technology, competitiveness and public safety communications.Kelly is founder, President and CEO of TechVision21, an award winning company that provides strategy development and consulting services at the intersection of technology, energy, business and government. TechVision21 has an outstanding track record of supporting clients in strategic planning, organizing and securing funding for technology initiatives, positioning clients and advocating for their issues in Washington, DC, and engaging policy makers and program decision-makers. TechVision21 is small enough to give clients personal attention and customized strategies aligned with their needs, yet powerful enough to develop and lead successful campaigns promoting client interests, and to engage with high-level policy makers and program decision-makers in a challenging political environment. TechVision21 has worked successfully with numerous Federal agencies, including the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Homeland Security, Education and Agriculture.Kelly started her career as an attorney, structuring and negotiating more than $1 billion in technology business transactions. As a former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy, she has significant experience in Federal R&D, technology, clean energy, STEM workforce and telecommunications policies and programs. She and her staff have worked extensively in areas of leading edge technology—such as IT and telecommunications, renewable energy, nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing—and areas of critical national interest such as homeland security and public safety communications.Kelly is in demand as a speaker at technology and business conferences around the country.☞ If would like to discuss how TechVision21 can assist your organization, connect with Kelly Carnes on LinkedIn or through the company website TechVision21.✉ KCarnes@TechVision21.com