Iowa dominates the events on the Priarie this week starting tonight with a product launch party for DSM Daily (left) and then continuing on Wednesday and Thursday, each day featuring an evening gathering. On Wednesday, there’s also a BIZ Business Insights and Networking Luncheon. Outside of the Iowa events, Pecha Kucha Night will take place in Omaha on the Thursday, April 21.

Details from the event websites are below followed by links to sites where you can learn more. Find more upcoming events on our event page, siliconprairienews.com/events, and submit an event for consideration to editor@siliconprairienews.com.

Monday, Apr. 18, 5:30-9 p.m. – DSM Daily Launch Party

Clive, Iowa – Bombay Bicycle Club (8410 Hickman Road)

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We will be serving free appetizers starting at 5:30, with great giveaways throughout the evening.

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Wednesday, Apr. 20, 11:30 a.m. – BIZ’s Business Insights and Networking Luncheon: Intellectual property and company valuation

Des Moines – Greater Des Moines Partnership (700 Locust Street, Suite 100)

Join Kyle Coleman, intellectual property and patent attorney at McKee, Voorhees & Sease, Des Moines, as he discusses the topic of intellectual property as it relates to company valuation.

Learn more at bizci.org

Wednesday, Apr. 20, 5-6:30 p.m. – Startup Drinks Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Parlor City (1125 3rd Street)

A drinking group with a startup problem.

A simple concept: startup culture in cities around the world gathers around a bar to have a pint and discuss what they are working on, what they need help with and what they can do for each other.

Learn more at corridor20.eventbrite.com

Thursday, Apr. 21, 5-7 p.m. – TechBrew Iowa City

Coralville, Iowa – The Vine (39 2nd Street)

Join us for the Technology Association of Iowa’s TechBrew Iowa City 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 at technologyiowa.org

Thursday, Apr. 21, 8-10:30 p.m. – Pecha Kucha Night Omaha #11 | Academic Version

Omaha – Blue Sushi Sake Grill (416 South 12th Street)

Pecha Kucha Night Omaha #11 will be the latest in the “Rookie Sensations” series featuring local talent graduating from programs in design disciplines. We will be showcasing students from the institutions of University of Nebraska Lincoln, Creighton University, Metro Community College, and Bellevue University.

Learn more at pecha-kucha.org