Celebrate 50 Years of Tech Briefs: Share Your Story

In 2026, Tech Briefs is proudly celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special September issue honoring five decades of innovation — reflecting on the legacy that shaped engineering and technology while looking ahead to the future of space and beyond.

To mark this milestone, we’re inviting our readers to share their personal stories of how Tech Briefs has influenced their professional journey over the years. Your experiences are an important part of our history, and we would love to include them in this celebration.

How to Enter

Tell us your story by submitting either:

• A short written entry (250 words max.)
• A 60-second video (.mp4 or .mov)

Please use the form below to submit your entry.

What We’re Looking For

Your submission should reflect your experience reading Tech Briefs over time. You may wish to consider:

• Did it advance your career or lead you in a new direction?
• Has it helped with a product design or technical breakthrough?
• Is there a memorable article or feature that stood out?
• What technology surprised you most in recent decades?
• What technology will matter most in the next 50 years?

You don’t need to answer every question—just share what best tells your story.

Recognition

Selected stories will be featured in the September 2026 50th Anniversary issue of Tech Briefs. Featured contributors will receive a $50 American Express® Gift Card as a token of appreciation.

Additional submissions may be shared online as part of the anniversary celebration.

Entries are due by June 30, 2026.

*All entries must be in English.

Submit Your Story