Community Tech Event Calendar

This group is all about bringing together AI enthusiasts, developers, business leaders, and innovators to explore the latest in artificial intelligence. ‘Featured speaker, Matt Achachlouei, Ph.D. will present: Beyond “LLM-as-a-Judge”: Integrating Deterministic Guardrails & Evidence Graphs. We’ll explore how to build more defensible, enterprise-grade AI systems by pairing generative models with deterministic verification, including evidence graphs, citation checks, rules-based logic, and architecture that grounds agentic reasoning in real source material.

Join the Midwest Founder Community for a night of rapid-fire pitches, meaningful connections, and community support.

Calling all high school students in and around Milwaukee: Are you ready to explore the power—and possibilities—of artificial intelligence? Join the Mark Cuban Foundation and Gearbox Labs, Inc. for three Saturdays this fall for a FREE, hands-on AI Bootcamp designed especially for high school students. Applications close September 30.

A statewide, month-long celebration of the founders, engineers, and communities building the future of tech across Wisconsin and the Midwest.

This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there’s a place for you here. The event will offer opportunities for both individual coding and collaborative projects, accommodating different styles and preferences.

The Early Stage Symposium is now Launch Wisconsin. The new name reflects a unified statewide brand that brings together Wisconsin’s leading startup competition, educational programming, investor engagement and entrepreneurial community, all with one mission: helping innovative companies launch, grow and succeed.

Data Day is a full day of learning, connection, inspiration, and celebration with the people using data to create change in our communities.

Kick off +Venture North by connecting with founders, venture investors, corporate innovation leaders, and ecosystem partners from across Wisconsin and around the country.

For Wisconsin and visiting corporations to learn more about one another, and to engage with venture-backed startups and globally-focused venture capitalists aligned with the Midwest region’s core industries. Location to be shared with attendees.

+Venture North returns in 2026 as the leading gathering in Milwaukee at the intersection of venture capital, innovation, and Midwest industry. Bringing together investors, corporate leaders, founders, and operators, the event is designed to spark the partnerships, ideas, and opportunities shaping the next era of economic growth across the region.

Join technology executives, HR leaders, workforce innovators, educators, and emerging talent as we explore how to close the gap between innovation and opportunity. Together, we’ll discuss the skills that matter most, the pathways that create access, and the partnerships required to build a workforce that is ready for what’s next.

Join us at the 2026 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit as we bring together the full ecosystem—scientists, clinicians, innovators, investors, and industry leaders—to explore how breakthroughs move beyond the lab and into real-world patient impact.

Founder/Fest is the Midwest Founders Community’s signature gathering for startup founders across the region. There are no formal panels or pitches. Just real conversations, shared experiences, food, drinks, and time with people who understand the founder journey.

+Venture Health is Wisconsin’s premier venture and innovation event focused on healthcare, life sciences, biohealth, and medical technology.

A statewide, month-long celebration of the founders, engineers, and communities building the future of tech across Wisconsin and the Midwest.