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
AT&T Pitch & Grow XI – Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave)
Thanks to our sponsor
Entrepreneurs will pitch their business to a supportive group of peer CEOs, CIOs, business development experts, industry professionals and business-savvy people. In return, they have a unique opportunity to receive constructive feedback on areas such as fundraising, value proposition, business plan, management team, sales/marketing/support and building strategy.
Learn more technologyiowa.org
TechBrew Des Moines – Monday, 5-7 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave)
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 will begin promptly at 5 p.m.
Learn more technologyiowa.org
Mobile Media Club of Kansas City Meetup – Monday, 5:30 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. – Harry’s Bar & Tables (501 Westport Rd.)
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 meetup.com
Internet 2012 Bus Tour Kansas City Stop – Monday, 6-8 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (4801 Rockhill Rd.)
The bus tour will travel from the Presidential debate in Denver on Oct. 3 to the Vice Presidential debate in Danville, Ky., on Oct. 11. The bus tour is crossing the Midwest to rally communities to share stories about how startups, local governments, small businesses and individuals are using the platform of the Open Internet to start new companies, learn new skills, earn extra income and improve quality of life.
Learn more kauffman.org
Running Lean Workshop by Ash Maurya – Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. – Kauffman Labs (4801 Rockhill Rd.)
Most products fail. Not because they fail to launch what they set out to build, but because they waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product. At this one-day hands-on workshop, you’ll learn a systematic methodology that raises your odds of building successful products.
Learn more eventbrite.com
StartupCity Birthday Bash – Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave)
Do you remember the awesomeness of our launch party last year? We do, too, and we’re ready to kick it up a notch for our 1st birthday. Join us for an open house to celebrate one year in business. Tacopocalpyse will be dishing up tasty tacos, which you can wash down with the delicious brews from Exile Brewing Co. So put on your party hat and stop by any time between 4 and 8 p.m., before you head over to the Thinc Iowa opening party.
Learn more StartupCity Des Moines
Thinc Iowa Opening Party – Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Des Moines – Wooly’s (504 East Locust St.)
Kick off Thinc Iowa with us at our O.P. – our Opening Party – with the Kauffman Foundation. It’s your first time for face time with our attendees. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this. Bring your buds because this party’s open to the public.
1MillionCups: Play Modern and Find it KC – Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Kansas City, Mo. – Kauffman Labs (4801 Rockhill Rd.)
Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation created 1 Million Cups (1MC) as a simple way to engage entrepreneurs in the Kansas City community. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local upstarts an opportunity to present their companies to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors and entrepreneurs. Presenting this week: Play Modern and Find it KC.
Learn more 1millioncups.com
Thinc Iowa 2012 – Wednesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.
Des Moines – Temple for Performing Arts (1011 Locust St.)
Thinc Iowa is a two-day conference presenting more than a dozen nationally-known speakers in an intimate and engaging environment in downtown Des Moines. It is part of the Silicon Prairie Series, the nation’s most ambitious events on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Learn more www.thinciowa.com
Thinc Iowa Closing Party – Thursday, 8 p.m.
Des Moines – West End Architectural Salvage (22 9th St.)
The complete Thinc Iowa experience finishes only after we’ve discussed the second day of keynotes at the Thinc Iowa Closing Party on Thursday. At this party, take time to reflect on the happenings of the conference – the energy, motivation, friendships and inspiration – and discuss what’s next to come.
Introduction to Intellectual Property Protection – Thursday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Omaha – Thompson Alumni Center at UNO (6705 Dodge St.)
Learn about patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets as well as broader, less tangible forms of protected property. A special focus will be given to IP concerns of today’s rapidly expanding overseas and Internet commerce. Includes one-on-one counseling opportunities.
Learn more nbdc.unomaha.edu
Venture Friday: Oktoberfest – Friday, 4 p.m.
Westwood, Kan. – Red Nova Labs (4830 Rainbow Blvd.)
Venture Fridays is all about bringing together the startup culture of Kansas City and sharing our ideas and experiences. Oktoberfest is all about bringing together people interested in German culture (or just beer) and sharing beer, brats, and more beer. On October 12th let’s clink our mugs to extending the entrepreneurial culture beyond ourselves as we celebrate Oktoberfest.
Learn more meetup.com
Hack Omaha – Saturday, 9 a.m.-midnight
Omaha – Building 21 (Mule Barn), Metropolitan Community College (5300 N. 30th St.)
Hack Omaha is a daylong sprint on October 13 where coders, designers and data junkies turn government information into something useful, revealing and beautiful. The cost is low. The payoff huge. Come play with our data and make something incredible.
Learn more hackomaha.com
Upcoming
Make sure to keep an eye out for these upcoming Silicon Prairie News events and those we’re helping to promote as a media sponsor.
Startup Weekend Kansas City – November 16-18
Kansas City, Mo. – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (4801 Rockhill Rd.)
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.
Learn more kansascity.startupweekend.org
Startup Weekend Des Moines – November 16-18
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave)
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.
Learn more dsm.startupweekend.org
