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
NUtech Ventures: Basics of IP and Implications for Researcher – Monday, 12 p.m.
Lincoln – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NET Building Board Room
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Join NUtech Ventures for a discussion of issues in innovation and entrepreneurship. Learn about patenting, drafting contracts, and how to get your ideas funded, and get tips on how to start your own business. Open to all, free lunch.
Learn more nutechventures.org
ISU Innovation Pitch Competition – Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ames – Delta Upsilon Fraternity House (117 Ash Ave.)
For ISU entrepreneurs; this is an opportunity to pitch your business idea and win a cash prize! Featuring Geoff Wood of Silicon Prairie News as a judge.
Learn more isupjcenter.org
Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program featuring Maria Flynn of Orbis Biosciences – Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. – Country Club Plaza offices of Polsinelli Shugart (700 W. 47th Street)
The 2012 Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program (ESP), highlights the region’s most innovative technology business leaders as they discuss ideas and opportunities for the future generation of entrepreneurs. The series highlights experiences, lessons learned and unique issues and challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the creation of a new enterprise.
Learn more at missouribusiness.net
Startup Academy: WordPress Development – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Ave.)
Startup Academy is designed to seed the need for new developers in Iowa. Our first offering is for those interested in WordPress development (this is not about creating a blog — this series is designed for developers who want to become proficient in developing using WordPress).
Learn more at startupcitydsm.com
Coders 4 Charities – Friday, March 23 – Sunday, March 25
Overland Park – New Horizons Computer Learning Centers (9611 E. Metcalf Ave.)
The weekend pairs up teams of web developers, designers and analysts with representatives of local charities who receive “extreme makeovers” of web sites or full online applications for their use in just 48 hours.
Learn more at coders4charities.org
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 Job Crawl: Des Moines – Wednesday, April 4, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Des Moines – Startup City Des Moines (317 6th Ave.)
Not quite a bar crawl and not quite a career fair, the Startup Job Crawl provides students the opportunity to visit the people behind local startups and experienced companies, see their products in action and learn about the culture of working in this innovative community. Whether you’re on the job and internship hunt, looking to start the networking experience or simply up for discovering what it takes to work for a startup, this is the place for you.
Learn more at siliconprairienews.com
Register at tik.ly
i2iowa Investors and Innovators forum – Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Des Moines – Veterans Memorial Auditorium (833 5th Avenue)
The i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum is the culmination of a two-day showcase of Iowa technology. The day prior to i2iowa, the Technology Association of Iowa will be holding a Pitch & Grow, as well as the Prometheus Awards that evening at Veterans Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
Learn more at i2iowa.org
Register at technologyiowa.org
2012 Prometheus Awards – 5 p.m.
Des Moines – Veterans Memorial Auditorium (833 5th Avenue)
The Prometheus Awards have been established as Iowa’s largest and most prestigious distinction dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the innovation and brilliance of Iowa’s high-tech industry. This ceremony honors both companies and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in technology.
Learn more at technologyiowa.org
Register at technologyiowa.org
