5 can't-miss technology and entrepreneurship events this fall around Milwaukee
Milwaukee leaders have talked a lot recently about growing the city's technology and entrepreneurship scenes.
The energy is building. This fall, there is a rash of events to showcase technology and entrepreneurship. Here are five not to miss.
Midwest TechConnect
Sept. 29, State Fair Park
As part of Maker Faire Milwaukee, Midwest TechConnect will show how startups and corporations in the area are pushing the boundaries of technology. The event will have around 10 booths.
Midwest TechConnect will host three panel discussions Saturday on the internet of things, selling products in Asia and business to consumer sales. There will also be a networking event with the participating companies that day.
The Maker Faire will showcase around 250 exhibitors to around 40,000 attendees. Admission to the Maker Faire and Midwest TechConnect is free, but a ticket is required.
Info: milwaukee.makerfaire.com
Cream City Code
Oct. 13, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
This one-day development conference, previously called MKE DOT NET, has expanded to be a true polyglot.
The keynote speaker, Cory House, will share insights on what technologies developers should learn next. It's the first event of the conference, so maybe wait to make a plan of attack until after hearing his advice.
Sessions throughout the day include talks on Java, JavaScript, professional skills, Cloud, machine learning, artificial intelligence, UX, voice interactions with Amazon's Alexa and several other topics.
Tickets can be purchased through Oct. 8. Organizers expect more than 400 attendees.
Info: creamcitycode.com
Meet the Meetups II
Oct. 23, Venue 42
The idea was simple — bring together the area's technology meetup groups for one huge gathering. The first Meet the Meetups this spring sold out, and more than 500 people attended the event.
Meet the Meetups II will once again convene more than 30 technology meetups from southeastern Wisconsin. The night will be filled with technical talks from the meetup community and demonstrations from local companies. Admission is free.
Info: MeetTheMeetups.com
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Startup Milwaukee Week
Nov. 5 to 11, multiple locations
This weeklong celebration of Milwaukee's entrepreneurs and innovators is back for its third year. More than 50 sessions have been announced, with many more still to be announced. The week will kick off Monday with a program about the state of Milwaukee's startup ecosystem. Throughout the rest of the week, there will be discussions about smart cities, the internet of things, how to tell your company's story and other topics.
The effort extends to 12 cities across the state for Startup Wisconsin Week. More information about events for this year's Milwaukee Startup Week will be released in October.
Info: startupmke.org
Milwaukee Blockchain Conference
Nov. 30, Northwestern Mutual Tower
Blockchain technology is way more than cryptocurrency. Learn about how blockchain can be used in manufacturing, insurance and other applications at this one-day conference. The planned sessions are separated into two tracks for enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Info: mkeblockchain.com
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