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
[L5] Pint Night April 2nd in Omaha – Monday, April 2, 6 p.m.
Omaha – Havana Garage (1008 Howard St)
Thanks to our sponsor
Informal Beer + Biz discussions where everyone is welcome. Free to Members + Free to Potential Members.
Learn more www.facebook.com/events
Startup Job Crawl Des Moines (A Silicon Prairie News event) – Wednesday, 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
Design+Tech: Optimization Tools for Designers (Before and After Launch) – Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Des Moines – BitMethod (418 6th Ave.)
This month, we’re talking about how to get the most out of your designs by measuring their effectiveness and using that information to really knock it out of the park. Our special guest speaker is Bill Miksich, Director of Design and Channel Integration for Urbandale database marketing firm, RMi.
Learn more at facebook.com/events
Keith Sawyer: Group Genius and the Creative Process – Thursday, 7 p.m.
Omaha – KANEKO (1111 Jones St.)
Keith Sawyer will discuss his research and interact with the audience. He will be joined by three musical improvisers: percussionist Michael Fitzsimmons, cellist Dave Downing and wind quadruplist Frank Lightell, for a live demonstration on the dynamics of collaboration. The artists will contribute to the event with a broad offering of music. (SPN is a media sponsor)
Learn more at thekaneko.org
Register at eventbrite.com
The Forum at Middle of the Map Fest – Thursday-Friday
Kansas City, Mo. – OfficePort KC (208 W. 19th St.)
Converging in the Crossroads of Kansas City, the Forum is made up of thought and culture leaders exploring, translating and synthesizing participant’s conversations on a spectrum of topics. Keynote speakers will fuel the creative fire and set the tone for the dialogues. The Dialogues will be lead by panels of 3-5 facilitators for each topic.
Learn more at middleofthemapfest.com/forum
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.
2012 Prometheus Awards – Wednesday, April 11, 5 p.m.
Des Moines – Veterans Memorial Auditorium (833 5th Ave.)
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/events
i2iowa Investors and Innovators forum – Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Des Moines – Veterans Memorial Auditorium (833 5th Ave.)
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
Startup Weekend Kansas City – Friday, April 13 – Sunday, April 15
Kansas City – Union Station, Board Room (30 West Pershing Road)
Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable.
Learn more at kansascity.startupweekend.org
Register at swkc.eventbrite.com
Hack Omaha – Friday, April 13, 6 p.m
Omaha – The Omaha World-Herald Building (1314 Douglas St)
Hack Omaha is a three-day code competition to build something out of government data.
Learn more at hackomaha.com
Register at hackomaha.com/registration
Kansas City’s Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program (Tech ESP) with Ben Milne – Tuesday, April 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.*
Kansas City, Mo. – Polsinelli Shughart law offices (700 W. 47th Street)
This series, held six times throughout the year, highlights the region’s most innovative technology business leaders as they discuss ideas and opportunities for the future generation of entrepreneurs.
Learn more at siliconprairienews.com
Register at missouribusiness.net
* Update April 3, 1:45 p.m. — Ben Milne is the featured speaker at the April 17 Tech ESP event. A previous version of this post incorrectly indicated Thad Langford was the featured speaker.
