Get ready for pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, and some of the best tech events of the year.
This season is full of top tech events around the Midwest. We're rounding up what you need to be adding to your calendar. Check it out and register today so you don't miss out.
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September Tech Events
Grand Rapids | September 16th - 21st: Join one or two or many of the 70 events being hosted during Grand Rapids Tech Week! As an "unconference," Tech Week GR is a week of events that are held all over the greater Grand Rapids, Mich. area and hosted by various organizations. Each event is free, with the exception of the kick-off event with keynote speaker Stephen Dubner, co-author of the “Freakonomics” book series. Learn more about the conference and why students and business leaders don't want to miss out.
Indiana | September 15th - 22nd: Indiana Women IN Tech Week is a statewide celebration of women working in tech, girls who are interested in tech and female students pursuing tech education. At www.indianawomenintechweek.com/events, you will find events happening across the state of Indiana for girls, students and professionals.
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Detroit | September 17th: Join Purpose Jobs, Detroit Venture Partners, KLA, and Techstars Detroit for the Startup Detroit Happy Hour on September 17th, 5-7pm! We'll be toasting to the last of summer on The Madison rooftop. Come meet new people, connect with old friends, and meet the KLA team! First 100 at the door get a drink on us, and there will be light snacks. RSVP now to save your spot.
Detroit | September 18th - 20th: Metro Detroit “expats," this one is for you! If you grew up, attended school or worked in metro Detroit, you’re invited to apply to attend Detroit Homecoming XI, Sept. 18-20, 2024. This invitation-only immersion in “all things Detroit” is designed to be a catalyst to re-engage expats with Detroit. There’s no cost to attend; come listen, learn and participate – and enjoy great food and find new gems in the city along the way. Register now.
Ann Arbor | September 20th – 27th: From thought-provoking panel discussions and captivating keynote presentations to interactive workshops and pitch competitions, a2Tech360 offers something for everyone interested in the tech industry. Explore many different events, build your own schedule, and register today.
Ohio | September 27th: Ohio Tech Day is a statewide celebration of the people, companies, and ideas that make Ohio tech possible. Designed to include and inspire students, Tech Day features events and activations around the state. Learn more and get involved today.
October Tech Events
Detroit | October 1st - 4th: Michigan Tech Week (MTW) is an annual collaboration of multiple organizations and individuals who are committed to the state and its innovation ecosystem. Get ready for this year’s groundbreaking event at the newly renovated Michigan Central, Detroit. This immersive experience will revolutionize the way you think about Michigan innovation. Whether you’re a founder, investor, innovator, leader, student, or community member, MTW is the place to mobilize for success. Join MTW in Detroit, Michigan on Oct. 1-4, 2024 at Michigan Central for immersive workshops, panel discussions, investor connections, networking opportunities, pitch competitions, and so much more. Get tickets here.
Columbus | October 3rd: This AI Roundtable is a gathering of senior enterprise technology leaders on Thursday, October 3rd from 9 -11 am. As part of a statewide initiative and a follow-up to OhioX’s work with InnovateOhio, this event will determine and discuss the enterprise adoption of responsible AI across the state in our largest businesses. Eligibility: Participation in this AI Roundtable is reserved exclusively for enterprise level CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives with similar job titles. We are unable to invite service providers or sales leads to the Roundtable. Learn more and express interest today.
Explore AI's Impact on Michigan Business + AI Development Seminar
Birmingham, Mich. | October 10th: Join host Jeff Sloan, StartupNation CEO/Founder and WJR Radio personality, for an exclusive conversation with Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer State of Michigan Growth Office and Hajj Flemings Brand Technologist and CEO/Founder REBRANDX. R.J. King, Editor of DBusiness Magazine, will be moderating. Together, they will discuss Michigan Growth Office key initiatives and how Michigan leverages AI for population growth, talent retention, community building, personalized outreach, and data-driven policy decisions. Attendees will have a chance to win a Dell Technologies XPS 13 AI powered laptop, and one lucky business will win four hours of AI consult compliments of Proactive Management.
Midwest Defense Innovation Summit
Indianapolis | October 16th: The Midwest Defense Innovation Summit is a premier event organized by the Applied Research Institute to showcase the defense innovation ecosystem in the Midwest. This event will be held at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis Oct. 16-17, 2024 and aims to bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, industry leaders, and regional partners to hear the latest innovations and foster opportunities to collaborate.
November Tech Events
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Columbus | November 17th: Join us for our next Startup Columbus Happy Hour! Come connect with Columbus technologists, entrepreneurs, and startups. The first 100 attendees get a drink on us. Put on with love by OhioX and Purpose Jobs. RSVP now.
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