Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here.
For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region.
To submit an event for consideration, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com.
This Week
GO | The Future of Mobile Payments – Monday, 2-4 p.m.
Kansas City – Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1601 Broadway)
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From the industries of banking and information security to retail and beyond, mobile transactions are impacting the global economy. Learn from national industry experts on the future of mobile payments and technology trends advancing this space. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with national experts in this growing sector.
Learn more kcnext.com
Mobile Media Club of Kansas City Meetup – Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Kansas City – Harry’s Bar & Tables (501 Westport Road)
The Mobile Monday Meetup is a networking event happening the second Monday of every month. It is an ambitious gathering of professionals who are committed to learn as well as educate one another about emerging technology.
Learn more www.meetup.com/Mobile-Media-Club
Omaha Co-Founder’s Meetup: Drinks and Passion – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Omaha – Havana Garage (1008 Howard Street)
Omaha has a great community of entrepreneurs. Meet others who are looking to start a business/project, want to be a part of one, have recently started one, or are experienced entrepreneurs who love connecting. Introductions at 6:30 followed by conversation with those you find interesting.
Learn more www.meetup.com/Omaha-Co-Founders
Lunch and Learn: iOS Design for Developers – Wednesday, noon
Des Moines – Startup City Des Moines (317 6th Avenue)
Bring a lunch and join us at StartupCity Des Moines on Wednesday, July 11th at noon for a free educational event with Dan Shipton from BitMethod. He will talk about wireframing, UI/UX best practices and the simple processes that developers can follow to ensure their intentions and users’ interactions are clear. You’ll learn how to apply these concepts as you create an app,build a stand-alone foundation, and how to incorporate a designer’s refinements.
Learn more www.startupcitydsm/events
Silicon Prairie News Meetup with Volano Solutions – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Omaha – The Pizza Shoppe Collective (6056 Maple St.)
Join Silicon Prairie News and Volano Solutions for an old school night of ‘za and fun. We’ll network the night away and briefly hear more about Volano Solutions’ new project, Steel Wool and April Kelly, author of Spaghetti on the Wall. Pizza and beer will be provided.
RSVP encouraged: pizzatime.splashthat.com
Design+Tech: CSS for Newbies – Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Des Moines – BitMethod (418 6th Avenue)
If you’ve ever tried learning HTML and CSS on your own and have struggled, bring a friend and stop by this month’s Design+Tech to rescue you from that ocean of code. Rob Glazebrook, Web Developer at Social Money and Author of CSS Newbie, will be the guest speaker introducing everyone to the basic anatomy of CSS.
Learn more www.facebook.com/design+tech
TechBrew Des Moines – Thursday, 5-7 p.m.
Des Moines – Dos Rios (316 Court Avenue)
Join us for the Technology Association of Iowa’s TechBrew event, an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to talk over a beer (social lubrication). Cocktails and networking begin promptly at 5 pm!
Learn more www.technologyiowa.org
Venture Friday – Friday, 5-7 p.m.
Kansas City – Lenexa Conference Center (11184 Lackman Road)
Tech entrepreneurs in and around KC, join us for happy hour! Venture Fridays is a simple but fun concept: The startup culture of Kansas City and surrounding areas is invited to gather to discuss what we’re all thinking about, working on, needing help with, and might do for each other. In July, Red Nova Labs is co-hosting with the Enterprise Center of Johnson County at the Lenexa Conference Center. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Learn more www.meetup.com/VentureFridays
TEDxDesMoines – Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Des Moines – Science Center of Iowa (401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway)
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group at this TEDx one day event. This year’s theme explores “The Space Between,” a concept taht can take us on interplanetary adventures one moment and encourage us to delve more deeply into our own minds at the next. We are currently accepting attendee applications for a day of community dialogue.
Learn more www.tedxdesmoines.com
Upcoming
Kansas City on the Map – Tuesday, July 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
Kansas City – BizPerc (1800 Baltimore Avenue)
Learn why Kansas City if Google’s city of choice for Google Fiber, and why one of Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s “Best Young Tech Entrepreneurs” elected to keep Kansas City as his home base. The Jewish Federation’s Business & Professional’s next event features Rachel Hack, Google’s Kansas City Community Manager, and Adam Coomes, Co-Founder of Infegy, and serial entrepeneur with a passion for technology. Cost is $10 for food, drink, and programming or $15 at the door.
RSVP encouraged: www.jewishkansascity.org
Silicon Prairie News Meetup with April Kelly – Thursday, July 19- 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Des Moines – The Standard (208 3rd Street)
Join us for the Des Moines meetup with author April Kelly. Learn more about her book “Spaghetti on the Wall” and meet up with the Des Moines startup community. We’re cooking up something special for this meetup so RSVP and stay tuned for more.
RSVP encouraged: http://spnkellymeetup.splashthat.com/
