Draughon Professional Association takes an active role in advocating and forming policies which favor a free and open technology marketplace. It is this environment which fosters innovation and gives companies and individuals the incentive necessary to overcome the extreme risk involved with bringing a new product or technology to market. Every year, Draughon sponsors numerous conferences and seminars aimed at defining and shaping political and corporate opinion in the technology industry.

Technology Policy Conference 2001
The Annual Technology Policy Conference sponsored by Draughon Professional Association will be held on March 9th 2001, the University of North Florida University Center in Jacksonville Florida. Confirmed speakers include Steve Forbes (keynote address), Michael Maibach (Intel), Adam Thierer (Heritage Foundation), Howard Kelley (Sally Industries), and Scott Draughon. The program will feature discussions on key technology policy issues including internet taxation, antitrust (Microsoft), private property on the web, the Digital Divide and Broadband debate.