Upcoming Startup and Tech Events in Wisconsin

Participate in a full day of FREE in-person workshops, educational sessions, and one-on-one professional consulting with experts in marketing, business planning, legal, finance, accounting, small business taxes, international trade, and more!

If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.

These part educational, part networking events are the perfect way to meet other founders in the region, learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys, and get plugged in to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin. Join us for our May Lunch with a Founder featuring Victoria Thayer, CEO & Founder at Novii CPA.

Are you on the job market and want to brush up your resume? If you answered yes, this event is for you! Whether you are looking for new opportunities or you want that first job out of school, join us as we collaborate to improve our job prospects.

Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

For founders, planning an exit isn’t just about the finish line—it’s about making strategic decisions at every stage of the journey. We bring together experts from TKO Miller, Idea Fund, + Johnsonville Holdings to share their insights on how founders can best position their companies for a successful exit.

Join us for our MAY Tech on Tap event at Bel Air Tosa...Featuring guest speaker Lena DeLaet from Summerfest Tech. She'll be sharing updates on all of the exciting things happening at this year's event as well as giving away FREE SUMMERFEST TICKETS.

Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

​If you’re involved in the Wisconsin startup or life sciences community, please join your fellow nerds for this (semi-hosted) happy hour sponsored by Rosenow Innovation Management.

Milwaukee Startup Founders – Founders Day was designed for YOU! We know the entrepreneurial journey can be tough, so we’re hosting a full day of free coworking, mentorship, networking, and more.

​Fork Farms is recognized as the fastest-growing ag and natural resources company on the Inc. 5000 (two years running) and backed by TitletownTech. Fork Farms offers the most efficient controlled environment agriculture system on the planet—making it possible for anyone to become a farmer, anywhere.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, food, drinks, music, and thought-provoking conversations! In a rapidly changing tech landscape, this is your opportunity to gain the insights, connections, and support you need to lead with purpose.

The 2025 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference (June 4–5) features a keynote, Governor’s Business Plan Contest, panels on startups and innovation, networking events, and the “Seize the Day” Award. Hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council at Monona Terrace, Madison.

Phil Ouellette works with entrepreneurial leadership teams to align on their vision, drive traction toward that vision through increased focus and accountability and develop a cohesive, healthy and high-functioning group of leaders by implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) into their organization.

Learn about the 8 companies and celebrate the hard work the founders have put in over the last 12 weeks of the program. The event will include presentations by each company, light appetizers, and networking.

Join us for an insightful discussion on pay transparency and salary negotiation, designed to help women in tech confidently advocate for their worth. Learn strategies to navigate salary conversations, close the wage gap, and take control of your career and compensation.

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.

Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.

Join us at Grassr00tz Cybersecurity Conference for a day of hacking, networking, and learning all things cyber!

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.

Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WIT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.

These part educational, part networking events are the perfect way to meet other founders in the region, learn from other people's entrepreneurial journeys, and get plugged in to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Wisconsin. Quentin Philippe serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Alithic.

Come out and hang with awesome people who work in Madison's tech scene! Grape Water is a woman-owned wine bar (with various N/A options, beer and cocktails, too). Let's get together and make new connections!

Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary wine or coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

This is an updated version of our annual Demo Day, where you can learn about the Water Technology innovators in our BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator, with shorter pitches and more audience interaction.

Join us for opening day’s event! Start the day with our inaugural Summerfest TechAI Invitational golf outing, and end the day at our opening keynote and happy hour at 3rd Street Market Hall.

Create your agenda for Summerfest TechAI! Programming on this day includes keynotes, Healthcare & Biohealth Track, Energy & Sustainability Track, programming for founders, and tech ed courses.

Create your agenda for Summerfest TechAI! Programming on this day includes keynotes, Advanced Manufacturing Track, Fin & InsurTech Track, Pitch Competition, programming for founders, and tech ed courses.

ll Summerfest Tech attendees will receive FREE entrance to a networking luncheon on-site at Summerfest on Thursday, June 26, plus FREE admission to the music festival’s second weekend June 26-28, 2025 with their badge*.

Milwaukee Startup Founders – Founders Day was designed for YOU! We know the entrepreneurial journey can be tough, so we’re hosting a full day of free coworking, mentorship, networking, and more.