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.

If your organization runs on Salesforce, this is for you. The same tech foundation challenges show up across industries, whether that’s data scattered across too many systems, a Salesforce org that’s outgrown the way it was originally built, integrations that haven’t kept pace with the business, or manual processes nobody’s had time to fix. From Manufacturing, Financial Services, Health and Life Sciences, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, you’re all invited.

Founder Factory is a new regional consortium designed to move founders from concept to investment readiness through structured programming, mentorship, and milestone-based funding. This Pitch Night, hosted at the Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship opens the front door.

KABA’s INSPIRE is a premier one-day leadership experience bringing together 600+ professionals for inspirational insights from nationally and regionally recognized leaders. The event focuses on strengthening personal and professional leadership through connection, practical learning, and stories that inspire positive impact in organizations and communities. Use the Promo Code for discounted registration: EARLYBIRD26

What will Wisconsin’s AI economy look like in five to 10 years, and how can the state compete? UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education takes on that question at a free downtown Milwaukee event sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. Drawing on new research and insights from business, workforce and policy leaders, the discussion explores how AI is reshaping the state’s economy, which skills employers need most, and how communities can prepare. 

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.

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.

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

Join WTA’s October meeting, as we hear multiple perspectives on handling governance when implementing and deploying AI – Who owns it? Who regulates it? What’s working, and what isn’t.. Hear the journeys of our panel of local industry experts and stick around for the networking happy hour to follow!

sySTEMnow is Wisconsin’s premier STEM conference. You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in meaningful discussions with experts in the field and like-minded colleagues. This event features two keynote sessions, concurrent breakout sessions, Generation STEM displays from area K-12 students, and the presentation of the Stemmys – the Excellence in STEM awards. The conference brings together a dynamic mix of students, educators, industry professionals, and community leaders to explore how we can ignite interest, foster engagement, and build sustainable pathways in STEM.

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

Join Marcus Corporation and Marquette University College of Business Administration for the Baum Spirit of Entrepreneurship Summit on Wednesday, November 18. The event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and faculty for an afternoon of bold ideas, candid conversations, and emerging business concepts designed to help shape the region’s economic future. Sponsored by Marcus Corporation, this symposium celebrates the legacy of late board member David Baum whose passion for entrepreneurship and innovation inspired individuals and organizations throughout his life.