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MICHIGAN TECH WEEK 2022
October 12, 2022 @ 8:00 am - October 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The First-Ever Michigan Tech Week Launches October 12th – 13th!
This premier conference will offer unique insights and networking opportunities across our tech ecosystem – with a full lineup of exciting speakers and panelists. Startups, tech employees, investors, innovators, university students and anyone interested in building community with Michigan’s tech ecosystem should attend!
Your ticket includes access to all Michigan Tech Week events happening Oct 12 – 13.
Oct 12, 8am – 7pm
- Continental Breakfast
- Opening remarks – Dug Song, Co-Founder, Duo Security
- Keynote Addresses – Pete Wilkins, Managing Director, HPA, Alexis Alston, Principal, Lightship Capital
- The Recession Proof Vertical: Growing a FinTech Company (Jason Raznick, Steve Roberts, Kevin Heras, Kathleen Craig)
- How I’m Doing It: First-Time Founder Hustle
- Renaissance VC UnDemo Day (this is a partner event at Ford Field – *separate registration is required to attend)
- Lunch
- Purpose Jobs Panel – Breaking into Tech! Hiring trends and tips
- How Apprenticeships can Solve Current and Future Talent Needs (hosted by the Detroit Mayor’s Office)
- University Startup Showcase
- Culture Tour of Detroit (city walk with City Institute)
- Opening Happy Hour
Oct 13, 8am – 7pm
- Continental Breakfast
- Opening remarks – Art Thompson, CIO, City of Detroit
- Keynote Addresses – Shifting the conversation from where we work to how we work with Ryan Anderson of MillerKnoll (and more)
- The Future is Now: ClimateTech/Energy Innovation (Matt Burns, TechCrunch; Danny Ellis, Dr. Deeana Ahmed, Kylee Guenther, Chris Thomas)
- Midwest’s Best Kept Secret: Michigan HQ Advantage (Dug Song, Katie Hall, Mykolas Rambus, Mike Duncan)
- Plainsight Underrepresented Founders Brunch
- Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Recognition
- Venture Competition
- Award Ceremony/Closing Celebration Party
A Laptop Lounge for catching up on emails and taking calls will be available onsite from 9am – 5pm.
Parking is included (first-come, first-serve) at the PRIME parking lot on Madison Street (and Gratiot Ave).
Upon purchase of your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email that includes individual event links to submit your RSVPs if you will attend the Culture Tour, Opening Happy Hour, Plainsight Brunch and Celebration Party (all of which are included, we simply need an RSVP as they have limited capacity).
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket bundle for your team to participate in Tech Week, please email: info@michigantechweek.com.
Reminder of the Safety Protocol and Rules for Guests:
- Safety and comfort of all guests and attendees is our utmost priority. All necessary health/COVID guidelines as outlined by the state of Michigan will be followed.
- Sanitizer and facemasks will be made available at the venue.
- If you are experiencing any cold, flu or other coronavirus symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to coronavirus, we ask that you stay home for your safety and the safety of others.
Michigan Tech Week is brought to you by the Host Sponsors:
Michigan Founders Fund, Midwest House, Endeavor Great Lakes, Intermitten, Bamboo, Shine & Rise Cahoots, Start Garden, Venture Catalysts and Techstars.
TICKETS: Purchase tickets from the link – $150
