Wisconsin Startup and Tech Events Calendar

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SatNov146:00 pm

The Milwaukee Entrepreneur Kickback

A laid-back 21+ night for Milwaukee entrepreneurs to meet, swap stories, and see local businesses on display. Expect business showcases, headshots, music, and food. Showcase tables are available if you want to show off what you're building.
Milwaukee
TNT Empowerment Network

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI
TueNov1711:45 am

Madison's Geek Lunch

A monthly lunch conversation for Madison area developers at The Thirsty Goat in Fitchburg, where the topic bounces wherever the table takes it. Think Algonquin Round Table with a tech emphasis. All are welcome regardless of where you land on any imaginary geek scale. Third Tuesday, 11:45 to 1:00.
Madison
MADdotNET

Networking

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
TueNov175:00 pm

Revenue Race

Eight UW-Madison student teams get 72 hours and a small budget to build a business from scratch and make real sales. Drop in any evening to meet founders and builders, hear a keynote from someone who has built and sold, and catch live team updates on what is working. Runs nightly through the November 20 finale, where winners are announced.
Madison
Transcend UW and 100State

Launching Your Startup

Sales

Official event
by Startup WI
TueNov176:00 pm

WI .NET User Group: Inside Aspire, The Architecture Behind the AI Loop

Microsoft Aspire team member David Pine breaks down the engineering behind an AI-assisted documentation loop built with GitHub Agentic Workflows, C# services, and the Aspire CLI and dashboard. A practical look at wiring AI into real developer workflows, in Brookfield.
Milwaukee
Wisconsin .NET User Group

Software Development

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI
WedNov188:00 am

Sip & Sync in Appleton

A casual morning networking meetup from Women in Technology Wisconsin, with coffee on them. Drop in for relaxed conversation with WiT members and friends, or just to meet other people working in northeast Wisconsin tech. Held at Copper Rock in Appleton.
Appleton
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
WedNov188:00 am

Sip & Sync in Waunakee

A casual morning networking meetup from Women in Technology Wisconsin, with coffee on them. Drop in for relaxed conversation with WiT members and friends, or just to meet other people working in Madison area tech. Held at Grace Coffee in Waunakee.
Madison
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
WedNov188:00 am

AI for Humans: A Workshop by Jolly Mammoth

A hands-on, four-hour workshop for Chippewa Valley small businesses. Map how your business actually runs, then find the spots where AI can save time without the hype. Capped at 30 people, breakfast included.
Chippewa Valley
Jolly Mammoth Co.

AI & Machine Learning

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI
WedNov182:00 pm

Baum Spirit of Entrepreneurship Summit Presented by Marcus Corporation

A free afternoon summit on entrepreneurship and innovation in southeastern Wisconsin. Hear MIT's Bill Aulet keynote, a panel of Wisconsin corporate innovation and startup leaders, and meet early-stage founders at a networking reception, then watch student founders from up to 10 schools compete in the Marquette Invitational Pitch Competition.
Milwaukee
Marquette University College of Business Administration

Founders

Pitch / Demo

Official event
by Startup WI
WedNov182:30 pm

Regional Partner Showcase & Needs Exchange

A free afternoon at the Kenosha Innovation Center where regional organizations share what they offer and what they need, so partners across southeast Wisconsin can find each other.
Kenosha
UW-Parkside

Networking

Corporate Innovation

Official event
by Startup WI
WedNov186:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.
Madison
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
ThuNov194:00 pm

Founder Friendsgiving

The Midwest Founders Community's end-of-year gathering at The Howie in Milwaukee. A relaxed evening of drinks, light bites, and conversation with fellow founders, built around looking back on what you accomplished this year and strengthening the relationships that got you there.
Milwaukee
Midwest Founders Community

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI
ThuNov194:00 pm

Madworks 2026 Cohort: Graduation Showcase

Meet the eight companies in the 2026 Madworks Accelerator cohort, powered by StartingBlock, as they graduate with a live showcase. Founders behind ventures like Datalily AI, Service ID, ClaimReady, and Stellie's Ice Cream present what they've built since spring, followed by snacks, drinks, and networking in the cafe.
Madison
StartingBlock

Pitch / Demo

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
MonNov235:30 pm

AI Build Night: Future of Healthcare

A hands on build night exploring AI in healthcare, from agents for continuous health data and mental health trackers to fitness apps or an AI nurse. Pick a track: ship a mobile app, automate work with agents, or build anything on the open track, then demo. Open to healthcare pros, tech folks, and the AI curious at any experience level.
Madison
Madison AI Studio

AI & Machine Learning

Hackathon

Official event
by Startup WI
TueNov2411:30 am

The Missing Prescription: Food as Medicine

GenoPalate CEO Asif Naseem joins Tech Council president Maggie Brickerman for a fireside chat on the food is medicine movement, how DNA-based nutrition can guide everyday food choices, and what it takes to build a health tech company in Wisconsin. Lunch and networking at 11:30, program at 12:15.
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Technology Council

Industry Insights

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI
TueDec19:00 am

Rise & Network: Coffee with Green Bay Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Free morning coffee for Green Bay entrepreneurs and professionals at The Nest. Quick intros, group conversation, and one-on-one breakouts to make real connections. Stick around afterward to cowork.
Green Bay
The Nest Cowork + Club

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI
ThuDec34:30 pm

Holiday Party | Southeast Region

Women in Technology Wisconsin's Southeast chapter hosts its annual holiday party at Potawatomi. Reconnect, celebrate the year's wins by women in tech, and join the White Elephant gift exchange, with a donation drive supporting WiT4Girls.
Milwaukee
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Leadership & Culture

Official event
by Startup WI
FriDec412:00 pm

Fuel Your Friday: 10 Ways to Stay Safe from Digital Deception

A virtual lunchtime session from Women in Technology Wisconsin on spotting and avoiding online scams and digital deception, with ten practical ways to protect yourself and your team.
Virtual
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Industry Insights

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
SatDec59:00 am

December Code & Coffee

A relaxed Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop and work on your own project, team up on something collaborative, or just talk shop over coffee with a friendly local tech community. Drop in for a bit or stay the whole morning.
Milwaukee
Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
TueDec85:00 pm

WiT Northeast Wisconsin Holiday Mixology

A festive networking night with Women in Technology Wisconsin's Northeast chapter. Louie Hickner, Beverage Director at Sand Valley, walks through the craft behind a great holiday drink while you connect with women across the region's tech community.
Appleton
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Leadership & Culture

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec912:00 pm

Lunch with David Skrovanek: Bootstrapping Hard Tech

David Skrovanek, founder of Skylark Energy Solutions and grand prize winner of the Launch Wisconsin pitch competition, shares how he's building hard tech products without outside investment. A practical lunch talk on bootstrapping and tapping local resources to get a hardware business off the ground.
Madison
StartingBlock

Founders

Launching Your Startup

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec94:30 pm

BioForward End of Year Celebration 2026

A free year-end gathering to celebrate Wisconsin biohealth's 2026 and connect with the people behind it. The night also doubles as a send-off for longtime BioForward leader Lisa Johnson.
Madison
BioForward Wisconsin

Networking

Industry Insights

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec94:30 pm

Sweet Connections: South Central WiT Holiday Party

The South Central Women in Technology Wisconsin holiday party at Maple Bluff Country Club. A relaxed evening to close out the year with the Madison-area WiT community.
Madison
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Leadership & Culture

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec95:30 pm

December Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.
Milwaukee
Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
ThuDec108:00 am

Small Business Clinic Green County

A day of one-on-one guidance from small business experts at Ludlow Mansion in Monroe. Sit in on workshops covering key small business topics, meet local and statewide support organizations, and leave knowing which resources can help with your next step, whether you are starting a business or growing one. Attend only the sessions you need.
Madison
Universities of Wisconsin's Office of Business and Entrepreneurship

Launching Your Startup

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
ThuDec1012:00 pm

Let's Dive In: Plan Your Best Year Ever

CPA Dustin Johnson of Johnson & Stern and Brook Schroeder of Human Interest walk small business owners through streamlined tax planning, proactive financial targets, and using a business 401(k) to lower taxes while building long-term wealth. Leave with clear steps to grow and keep more of what you earn.
Madison
StartingBlock

Finance

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI
FriDec118:30 am

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee

A casual morning networking meetup from Women in Technology Wisconsin, with coffee on them. Drop in for relaxed conversation with WiT members and friends, or just to meet other people working in Milwaukee area tech. Held at Colectivo Coffee in Wauwatosa.
Milwaukee
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
MonDec146:15 pm

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion

A laid-back happy hour for Madison JavaScript developers at Vintage Brewing on Whitney Way. Talk about what you're building and the frameworks and tools catching your eye. Second Monday of the month, usually in the lounge to the right of the entrance.
Madison
MadJS

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
TueDec1511:45 am

Madison's Geek Lunch

A monthly lunch conversation for Madison area developers at The Thirsty Goat in Fitchburg, where the topic bounces wherever the table takes it. Think Algonquin Round Table with a tech emphasis. All are welcome regardless of where you land on any imaginary geek scale. Third Tuesday, 11:45 to 1:00.
Madison
MADdotNET

Networking

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec168:00 am

Sip & Sync in De Pere

A casual morning networking meetup from Women in Technology Wisconsin, with coffee on them. Drop in for relaxed conversation with WiT members and friends, or just to meet other people working in northeast Wisconsin tech. Held at The Exchange in De Pere.
Green Bay
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec168:00 am

Sip & Sync in Sun Prairie

A casual morning networking meetup from Women in Technology Wisconsin, with coffee on them. Drop in for relaxed conversation with WiT members and friends, or just to meet other people working in Madison area tech. Held at Grace Coffee in Sun Prairie.
Madison
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
WedDec166:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.
Madison
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
MonJan116:15 pm

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion

A laid-back happy hour for Madison JavaScript developers at Vintage Brewing on Whitney Way. Talk about what you're building and the frameworks and tools catching your eye. Second Monday of the month, usually in the lounge to the right of the entrance.
Madison
MadJS

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
WedJan138:00 am

Global AI Conference Milwaukee

A free, full-day conference for people building with AI, held at WCTC's Pewaukee campus. Pick between a talk track and a hands-on workshop track, with a keynote to kick things off.
Milwaukee
Global AI Milwaukee

AI & Machine Learning

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
WedJan135:30 pm

January Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.
Milwaukee
Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
SatJan1610:00 am

AI Code Jam: January 2027

A six-hour drop-in lab for hands-on AI-assisted coding. Bring a laptop and dig into tool orchestration, local LLMs, and whatever you're building, then share it at the optional 3:30 show-and-tell. Lunch included, capped at 50 people. Venue details go out after you RSVP.
Madison
THAT AI Guild

AI & Machine Learning

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
TueJan1911:45 am

Madison's Geek Lunch

A monthly lunch conversation for Madison area developers at The Thirsty Goat in Fitchburg, where the topic bounces wherever the table takes it. Think Algonquin Round Table with a tech emphasis. All are welcome regardless of where you land on any imaginary geek scale. Third Tuesday, 11:45 to 1:00.
Madison
MADdotNET

Networking

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
WedJan206:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

The monthly hangout for Madison software developers at Argus BarGrille. Talk languages, architecture, web, mobile, and dev tooling with people building software around town.
Madison
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
MonFeb86:15 pm

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion

A laid-back happy hour for Madison JavaScript developers at Vintage Brewing on Whitney Way. Talk about what you're building and the frameworks and tools catching your eye. Second Monday of the month, usually in the lounge to the right of the entrance.
Madison
MadJS

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
TueFeb1611:45 am

Madison's Geek Lunch

A monthly lunch conversation for Madison area developers at The Thirsty Goat in Fitchburg, where the topic bounces wherever the table takes it. Think Algonquin Round Table with a tech emphasis. All are welcome regardless of where you land on any imaginary geek scale. Third Tuesday, 11:45 to 1:00.
Madison
MADdotNET

Networking

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
WedFeb176:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.
Madison
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
MonMar86:15 pm

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion

A laid-back happy hour for Madison JavaScript developers at Vintage Brewing on Whitney Way. Talk about what you're building and the frameworks and tools catching your eye. Second Monday of the month, usually in the lounge to the right of the entrance.
Madison
MadJS

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
TueMar1612:45 pm

Madison's Geek Lunch

A monthly lunch conversation for Madison area developers at The Thirsty Goat in Fitchburg, where the topic bounces wherever the table takes it. Think Algonquin Round Table with a tech emphasis. All are welcome regardless of where you land on any imaginary geek scale. Third Tuesday, 11:45 to 1:00.
Madison
MADdotNET

Networking

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI
WedMar177:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.
Madison
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
WedMar248:00 am

CypherCon 10

CypherCon 10, Wisconsin's largest technology, cybersecurity, and hacker conference, returns to downtown Milwaukee for two days. Expect expert keynotes, 125-plus talks on security, AI, and privacy, hands-on villages from AI hacking to aerospace, plus challenges and a hacker career village.
Milwaukee
CypherCon

Software Development

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI
WedApr149:00 am

The SUMMIT: Women in Technology Wisconsin

The inaugural SUMMIT from Women in Technology Wisconsin: a full-day leadership and technology event in Brookfield for women at every career stage, plus the colleagues, mentors, and allies who support them. Come for fresh ideas and leave with new connections across industries.
Milwaukee
Women in Technology Wisconsin

Leadership & Culture

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI
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Anything a founder, developer, designer, or investor in Wisconsin would want to know about. Meetups, pitch nights, hackathons, demo days, workshops, conferences, and investor events, from one-off summits to meetups that have run monthly for years.

We check organizer sites, Meetup, Eventbrite, and Luma every month and add what we find. Events are hosted by the organizations running them, so every listing links straight to their page for tickets and details.

We're not the ones putting most of these on. Groups like gener8tor, the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, StartingBlock, Mitobyte, and the Wisconsin Technology Council do that work. This is just the one place they all show up together. Looking for something closer to home? Start with startup events in Milwaukee, then come back for the statewide calendar.
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