Wisconsin Startup and Tech Events Calendar

We dig through organizer sites, Meetup, Eventbrite, and Luma every month so you don't have to. Meetups, pitch nights, hackathons, workshops, and investor events from Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton, the Chippewa Valley, and online.

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Wed Aug 12 7:30 am

Data-Driven Wisconsin 2026

The region's data and AI conference, now in its 10th year. A full day of practical sessions for data scientists, ML and software engineers, analytics leaders, and students from across Wisconsin and the northern Chicago suburbs, with time built in to connect.

Milwaukee

Midwest Data-Driven Association Inc.

AI & Machine Learning

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 12 4:00 pm

BEAR at the Orchard

CEDC's BEAR at the Orchard brings entrepreneurs, business owners, mentors, investors, and community partners together at Dixon's Apple Orchard in Cadott. Expect guided connecting, an open pitch experience where founders share ideas and get live audience feedback, plus refreshments and resources for growing a business.

Chippewa Valley

Chippewa Economic Development Corporation

Pitch / Demo

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 12 4:45 pm

KICback Social August - Meg Sranske, Retired Executive Director of New Ventures at SC Johnson

The monthly Kenosha social showcasing innovation and entrepreneurship across the region. This month's speaker is Meg Sranske, retired Executive Director of New Ventures at SC Johnson, where she spent 30 years on innovation and external outreach. Doors at 4:45, a short talk at 5:00, then networking until 7:00.

Kenosha

Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood

Founders

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 12 5:30 pm

August Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 13 12:00 pm

StartingBlock :Tactical Skills Series featuring Leah Ujah (Bonus Session)

A bonus session in StartingBlock's Tactical Skills series. AI can generate interfaces, mockups, and branding in seconds, but is the result any good? Leah Ujah, a UW-Madison professor of practice in computing and AI, covers design fundamentals like hierarchy, spacing, color, and layout so you can evaluate and polish AI-assisted work.

Madison

StartingBlock

Design

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 13 5:00 pm

Adapting with AI: A Conversation

A panel of AI consultants and business owners who actually use these tools daily, talking honestly about implementation and workplace strategy. Expect candid takes, some opposing views, and practical ideas that go past the surface level advice floating around online.

Fond du Lac

Envision Greater Fond du Lac

AI & Machine Learning

Industry Insights

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 8:00 am

You Didn't Sign Up For This

An interactive Forward Fest session on rolling with the surprises that come with building something new.

Madison

Forward Fest

Founders

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 8:00 am

Badger Startup Summit

A full-day summit bringing Wisconsin's startup community together for talks, workshops, and connections. A strong way to open Forward Fest for founders and the people who support them.

Madison

Forward Fest

Founders

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 9:00 am

Forward Fest Welcome Coffee

Kick off Forward Fest over coffee. A relaxed morning to meet other attendees, organizers, and founders before the week's sessions begin.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 11:00 am

SalesLab: A tech sales workshop

A hands-on workshop on the fundamentals of tech sales, from first outreach to closing. Practical tactics founders and early sales hires can put to work right away.

Madison

Forward Fest

Sales

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 1:00 pm

How We Show Up Matters

A session on presence and how the way we show up shapes our work, teams, and relationships. Grounded reflection for founders and leaders.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 4:00 pm

Forward Fest Happy Hour Kickoff Party

The official Forward Fest kickoff party. Grab a drink, celebrate the start of the festival, and connect with founders, investors, and the broader Madison tech community.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Mon Aug 17 7:00 pm

Sweat Equity Sauna Happy Hour

An unconventional founder happy hour built around the sauna at Saunaday. Unwind, recover, and network with other entrepreneurs in a relaxed wellness setting.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 8:00 am

Assets That Think: From Data to Decisions

How to turn raw data into assets that drive real decisions. A look at making information work harder for your business through smarter analysis and AI.

Virtual

Forward Fest

AI & Machine Learning

Industry Insights

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 8:30 am

First In Breakfast

A morning gathering for founders and early operators to connect over breakfast before the day's sessions. Casual conversation and community to start the day.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 10:00 am

Design Workshop: Building a New Knowledge Stack

A hands-on design workshop on building a modern knowledge stack: how teams capture, organize, and put information to use. Methods you can apply to your own tools.

Madison

Forward Fest

Design

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 10:30 am

10x Faster Without the Burnout. How Laws of Energy accelerate growth and returns for Successful Entrepreneurs

A session on accelerating growth and returns without burning out, using energy and focus as the levers. For entrepreneurs who want to move faster and stay sustainable.

Madison

Forward Fest

Growth

Leadership & Culture

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 10:30 am

Is the Government Your Next Growth Customer?

Selling to the public sector as a growth channel. What it takes to win government as a customer, from procurement basics to the realities of the sales cycle.

Madison

Forward Fest

Sales

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 12:00 pm

StartingBlock :Tactical Skills Series featuring Erin Anstett

Part of StartingBlock's Tactical Skills Lunch & Learn series. Erin Anstett of Big Sis Studio walks founders through building cohesive branding, the practical fundamentals of making your startup look and feel consistent so it stands out and scales. Bring your lunch and leave with something you can apply right away.

Madison

StartingBlock

Marketing & Brand

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 12:30 pm

Navigate Environmental Requirements with Confidence: Tools and Support for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs

A practical guide to meeting environmental requirements as a Wisconsin business, with the tools and state support available to help you stay compliant and move forward.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Legal

Launching Your Startup

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 1:00 pm

MadAI/IEEE - Engineering Software with AI

A technical session on engineering software with AI, hosted by the local MadAI and IEEE communities. For developers building AI into real products and workflows.

Madison

Forward Fest

Software Development

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 3:00 pm

Pressure Chamber 2026

Pressure Chamber returns for its 13th year as the region's top emerging companies pitch a panel of national investors and a live audience for the golden suitcase, a reserved spot in the Chamber's fall meetings with Silicon Valley firms. Winner picked by judge scores and audience votes. Part of Forward Fest 2026.

Madison

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce

Pitch / Demo

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 5:00 pm

AI & Open Source Mixer

An after-hours mixer for the people building with AI and open source around Madison. Trade ideas, find collaborators, and meet other engineers and founders.

Madison

Forward Fest

AI & Machine Learning

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Aug 18 7:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

An approachable introduction to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence: core concepts, what the technology can and cannot do, and how to think about applying it.

Virtual

Forward Fest

AI & Machine Learning

Industry Insights

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 7:30 am

Tapping Trends: A step-by-step guide to assess trend relevance & brand fit

A step-by-step approach to judging whether a trend is worth chasing for your brand. How to assess relevance and fit before you invest time and budget.

Madison

Forward Fest

Marketing & Brand

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 8:30 am

Wisconsin Founders and Funders Breakfast

A breakfast bringing Wisconsin founders and investors to the same table. A chance to make connections across the funding landscape over a relaxed morning.

Madison

Forward Fest

Fundraising

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 9:00 am

DevFest WI

Wisconsin's developer festival: a full day of technical talks and community for engineers and builders. Sessions span modern development, tools, and emerging tech.

Madison

Forward Fest

Software Development

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 10:00 am

From Research to Revenue: Where Deep Tech Gets Stuck and Why

A candid look at why deep tech startups stall between the lab and real revenue, and what it takes to get unstuck. Aimed at technical founders turning research into traction.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Industry Insights

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 10:00 am

Madison Women in Tech Job Fair

A job fair connecting women in tech with Madison-area employers who are hiring. Meet teams, explore roles, and grow your network in person.

Madison

Forward Fest

Talent & Recruitment

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 11:30 am

Fireside Chat with WEDC Secretary John Miller and Maggie Brickerman

A fireside conversation with WEDC Secretary John Miller and Maggie Brickerman on the state of Wisconsin's economy and what it means for founders and the startup ecosystem.

Madison

Forward Fest

Industry Insights

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 12:00 pm

Ideate Prompt Prototype Repeat

A working session on the build loop of ideate, prompt, prototype, repeat. How to move quickly from idea to working prototype using AI tools.

Madison

Forward Fest

AI & Machine Learning

Design

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 1:30 pm

Demystifying the Pro Forma: Building Financial Projections

A clear walkthrough of building financial projections that hold up. How to construct a pro forma you understand and can defend to investors and partners.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Finance

Fundraising

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 2:00 pm

Introduction to Patents for Entrepreneurs

A primer on patents for founders: what can be protected, when filing makes sense, and how to think about intellectual property as you build.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Legal

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 3:30 pm

How Branding Matters

Why brand is more than a logo and how it shapes the way customers find, trust, and choose you. Practical thinking on building a brand that earns attention.

Madison

Forward Fest

Marketing & Brand

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 4:00 pm

Stone Soup 101

A community session built on the stone soup idea: everyone brings something and the group creates more together than anyone could alone.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 4:30 pm

THE "ANTI-BURNOUT" BLUEPRINT: Wellness for Solo Founders and Small Business Owners

A wellness-focused session for solo founders and small business owners on avoiding burnout. Practical habits to protect your energy while running a business.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 5:00 pm

Jazz with Venture Capitalists

An evening mixing live jazz with venture capital. A relaxed setting to meet investors and fellow founders away from the usual pitch pressure.

Madison

Forward Fest

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 6:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.

Madison

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 19 7:00 pm

FOR-M August Founder Showcase

Meet Milwaukee's newest batch of tech startup founders at the FOR-M Founder Showcase. Visit tables to hear from every founder in the cohort, watch three selected pitches, and network over snacks and drinks. Free to attend, and part of Build Night alongside Code+Brews and Founder Finder, each with separate registration.

Milwaukee

MKE Tech Hub Coalition

Pitch / Demo

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 7:30 am

Pricing Model Mastery - Part 1: Turn Customer Perception Into Revenue (General Session)

Part one of a pricing masterclass on turning how customers perceive value into revenue. The general session covers the core principles of pricing for growth.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Sales

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 8:00 am

How We Show Up Matters

A session on presence and how the way we show up shapes our work, teams, and relationships. Grounded reflection for founders and leaders.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 8:15 am

Pricing Model Mastery - Part 2: Personalized Guidance for Your Business (Add-on VIP Session)

Part two of the pricing masterclass, a smaller add-on session offering personalized guidance to apply pricing strategy directly to your own business.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Sales

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 9:00 am

Practical Tools for Kickstarting your Go-to-Market (GTM)

Hands-on tools for launching a go-to-market motion. How to find your first customers, test channels, and build momentum without overcomplicating it.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Growth

Sales

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 9:00 am

LinkedIn Glow-Up Lab

A working lab to upgrade your LinkedIn presence. Sharpen your profile, posts, and positioning so the right people notice your work.

Madison

Forward Fest

Marketing & Brand

Talent & Recruitment

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 10:30 am

From Stage to Strategy: Voices & Dreams in Action

A session on turning bold ideas and voices into real strategy. Stories and lessons on moving from inspiration to action.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 11:00 am

Cup of Joe featuring Oscar Aguilar

A casual coffee conversation featuring Oscar Aguilar, sharing his perspective and experience with the community.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 12:00 pm

Overcoming Gender Bias by Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset

A talk on using an entrepreneurial mindset to push past gender bias. Practical perspective for navigating barriers and building confidence as a founder.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 12:00 pm

The Becoming Experience: Healing, Purpose & Entrepreneurship

A session connecting healing and purpose with the entrepreneurial journey. Reflection on building a business in a way that aligns with who you are.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 12:30 pm

Bridging Generations at Work: Leading Multigenerational Teams Through Technology & Change

How to lead teams that span generations through technology and change. Practical approaches to communication, expectations, and getting the best from a mixed-age workforce.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Talent & Recruitment

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 1:00 pm

A Missing Opportunity: Bringing Agentic AI to UW-Madison

A look at the opportunity to bring agentic AI to UW-Madison and the broader region. What is possible, what is missing, and why it matters for local innovation.

Madison

Forward Fest

AI & Machine Learning

Corporate Innovation

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 1:00 pm

Future of VC: Digital Assets & Policy

A forward look at venture capital through the lens of digital assets and policy. How crypto, regulation, and capital are converging and what it means for founders and investors.

Madison

Forward Fest

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Blockchain

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 3:00 pm

Certified Organic in Wisconsin & New Wisconsin Online Organic Directories

How to get certified organic in Wisconsin and use the new state online organic directories. Useful for food and ag businesses looking to grow and get discovered.

Madison

Forward Fest

Industry Insights

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 3:00 pm

VentureHome Pitch Day

A pitch day where founders present to investors and the community. See emerging companies make their case and get a feel for the local deal flow.

Madison

Forward Fest

Pitch / Demo

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 5:00 pm

High Tech Happy Hour 25th Anniversary Celebration

The 25th anniversary celebration of High Tech Happy Hour, a long-running Madison tech networking tradition. Raise a glass and connect with the community.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Aug 20 5:30 pm

AI Build Night: Future of Education

A hands on build night focused on AI in education, from K12 tools to continuous learning for professionals. Pick a track, build custom agents, ship a mobile app or game, or bring your own hardware, then demo what you made. Open to engineers, founders, educators, and anyone curious about AI, whether it is your first build or your tenth.

Madison

Madison AI Studio

AI & Machine Learning

Hackathon

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 8:00 am

You Don't Have to be Rich to be a Philanthropist: Building a launchpad for your legacy

A session reframing philanthropy as something you can start now, no fortune required. How to build a launchpad for the legacy and impact you want to leave.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 9:00 am

AI in Community Building - Build together

How AI can strengthen community building and bring people together. A collaborative session on using new tools to grow and support communities.

Madison

Forward Fest

AI & Machine Learning

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 9:00 am

You Vibe-Coded an App. Now What?

You built an app with AI-assisted vibe coding. Now what? A practical session on taking a quick build toward something real, from cleanup to launch.

Madison

Forward Fest

Software Development

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 10:00 am

Commercial Real Estate Leasing 101

The basics of commercial real estate leasing for businesses. What to know before you sign, from lease terms to negotiating the space your company needs.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Legal

Finance

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 10:00 am

Maintaining One's Humanity in an Age of AI

A reflective conversation on staying human as AI reshapes work and life. How to hold onto values, judgment, and connection in an automated age.

Madison

Forward Fest

Leadership & Culture

AI & Machine Learning

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 12:00 pm

From Side Hustle to Small Business

The path from side hustle to real small business. How to know when to commit, formalize, and grow something part-time into a company.

Virtual

Forward Fest

Launching Your Startup

Growth

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 1:30 pm

Fuel Your Growth: Define Your Market to Build Awareness and Attract Customers

How defining your market sharpens everything downstream: awareness, messaging, and customer acquisition. A practical session on focusing your growth efforts.

Madison

Forward Fest

Growth

Marketing & Brand

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 2:30 pm

The Traction Trap: How Angels Are Pricing Themselves Out of Their Own Asset Class

A provocative take on how angel investors may be pricing themselves out of their own asset class by overweighting traction. Useful perspective for founders and investors alike.

Madison

Forward Fest

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Fundraising

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Aug 21 5:00 pm

Forward Fest Closing Happy Hour

The closing happy hour to wrap up Forward Fest. One last chance to celebrate the week and connect with the founders, builders, and investors you have met.

Madison

Forward Fest

Networking

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 26 9:00 am

Accountability Groups at StartingBlock

A monthly check in for founders who want someone holding them to what they said they would do. Set goals, review KPIs, share progress, and work through hurdles with a group of other Madison entrepreneurs. Runs the fourth Wednesday of the month, so come once or make it a habit.

Madison

StartingBlock

Founders

Leadership & Culture

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Aug 26 12:00 pm

Founder Day: AI Meetup

An afternoon meetup for Milwaukee founders and mentors focused on vibecoding: building real software with AI tools. Kevin Ziegler compares popular options like Replit, Claude, Lovable, and Codex, and demos a fully functional app he built without writing a line of code, so you can pick the right tool for your goals.

Milwaukee

MKE Tech, Midwest Founders Community

AI & Machine Learning

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Sep 2 10:00 am

VC Office Hours

Mastercraft Ventures hosts VC Office Hours at StartingBlock Madison, right after 1MC. Founders can meet investors, get feedback on their startup, and ask questions. No formal presentations or speed rotations, just in-person conversations to help move your startup forward.

Madison

Mastercraft Ventures

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Fundraising

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Sep 2 4:00 pm

gBETA Wisconsin Frontier Technology Accelerator Showcase

Six startups from the gBETA Wisconsin Frontier Technology Accelerator give polished five-minute pitches, then stick around to talk with the community. The cohort works in advanced materials, AI, robotics, energy storage, and quantum computing. Held at WCTC in Pewaukee as part of the Wisconsin Frontier Technology Roundtable.

Milwaukee

gener8tor

Pitch / Demo

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Sat Sep 5 9:00 am

September Code & Coffee

A relaxed Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop and work on your own project, team up on something collaborative, or just talk shop over coffee with a friendly local tech community. Drop in for a bit or stay the whole morning.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Sep 9 5:30 pm

September Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Sep 10 6:00 pm

Founder Credit Club

Join the Midwest Founder Community for a night of rapid-fire pitches, meaningful connections, and community support. Whether you’re looking for introductions, investors, partnerships, and more, this is your chance to put your ask in the room.

Milwaukee

Midwest Founders Community

Founders

Fundraising

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Sep 15 12:00 pm

StartingBlock :Tactical Skills Series featuring Alicia Greer

Part of StartingBlock's Tactical Skills Lunch & Learn series. Alicia Greer of Berndt CPA breaks down the numbers that run your business, the financial fundamentals every founder should understand to make confident decisions. Bring your lunch and leave with practical takeaways for your bottom line.

Madison

StartingBlock

Finance

Founders

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Sep 16 6:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.

Madison

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Sat Oct 3 9:00 am

October Code & Coffee

A relaxed Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop and work on your own project, team up on something collaborative, or just talk shop over coffee with a friendly local tech community. Drop in for a bit or stay the whole morning.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Tue Oct 6 8:30 am

2026 Launch Wisconsin

The Early Stage Symposium is now Launch Wisconsin, a unified statewide brand uniting Wisconsin's leading startup competition, educational programming, investor engagement, and entrepreneurial community. Expect a full day of breakout sessions, an Elevator Pitch Olympics, investor intros, the Launch Wisconsin pitch finals, and plenty of networking.

Milwaukee

Wisconsin Technology Council

Pitch / Demo

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Oct 8 8:00 am

+Venture North 2026

Milwaukee's leading gathering at the intersection of venture capital, innovation, and Midwest industry. Presented by NVNG, it convenes investors, corporate leaders, founders, and operators to explore the technologies reshaping energy, manufacturing, logistics, and AI, and to spark new partnerships across the region.

Milwaukee

NVNG Investment Advisors

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Corporate Innovation

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Oct 14 5:30 pm

October Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Fri Oct 16 8:00 am

Inspire 2026

A premier one-day leadership experience in Kenosha, built to bring out the best in your work, your team, and your community. Spend a morning with national and regional speakers sharing practical, inspiring lessons on leading with courage and intention, and leave with new connections and fresh motivation for your leadership journey.

Kenosha

Kenosha Area Business Alliance

Leadership & Culture

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Sat Oct 17 8:00 am

HackGB 2026: Day 1

Day one of HackGB 2026, a 24-hour collegiate hackathon at UW-Green Bay's STEM Innovation Center. Check-in opens at 8:00 AM, the opening ceremony runs at 11:00 AM, and hacking starts at noon. Students form teams, pick a track, and start building alongside mentors and industry sponsors.

Green Bay

GDG on Campus University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Hackathon

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI

Sun Oct 18 12:00 pm

HackGB 2026: Day 2

Day two of HackGB 2026 at UW-Green Bay's STEM Innovation Center. Hacking wraps at noon, followed by the judging and project expo, the closing ceremony, and prize announcements across every track. Open to university students and recent grads within 12 months.

Green Bay

GDG on Campus University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Hackathon

Software Development

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Oct 21 9:00 am

+Venture Health 2026

Wisconsin's premier venture and innovation event for healthcare, life sciences, biohealth, and medical technology. Hosted by NVNG in partnership with BioForward, it convenes venture capitalists, health systems, corporations, founders, and university researchers for a curated day of dealmaking, discovery, and connection.

Milwaukee

NVNG Investment Advisors

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Industry Insights

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Oct 21 2:00 pm

2026 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit - Day 1

Day one of BioForward Wisconsin's flagship biohealth summit opens in the afternoon with a startup showcase, a pharma keynote, and an evening networking reception, connecting scientists, investors, and industry leaders. An optional NVNG pre-summit experience runs earlier in the day for a deeper look at biohealth investment and commercialization.

Milwaukee

BioForward Wisconsin

Industry Insights

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Oct 21 6:00 pm

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup

A monthly gathering for Madison-area software developers to swap experiences and keep up with fast-moving tech. Conversation ranges across scripting and compiled languages, big data and microservices, mobile and IoT, web, and developer tooling, with a focus on lifelong learning and local networking. All levels welcome.

Madison

Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Thu Oct 22 8:30 am

2026 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit - Day 2

Day two of BioForward Wisconsin's flagship biohealth summit is a full day of programming, from a cancer-treatment keynote to curated science, business, and tech hub sessions spanning organoids, clinical trials, quantum computing, and biohealth beyond borders. The day wraps with a closing keynote and reception.

Milwaukee

BioForward Wisconsin

Industry Insights

Startup Investing & Venture Capital

Official event
by Startup WI

Sat Nov 7 9:00 am

November Code & Coffee

A relaxed Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop and work on your own project, team up on something collaborative, or just talk shop over coffee with a friendly local tech community. Drop in for a bit or stay the whole morning.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Nov 11 5:30 pm

November Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Sat Dec 5 9:00 am

December Code & Coffee

A relaxed Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop and work on your own project, team up on something collaborative, or just talk shop over coffee with a friendly local tech community. Drop in for a bit or stay the whole morning.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

Wed Dec 9 5:30 pm

December Code + Brews

An evening Milwaukee coding meetup for developers of every level, from dev-curious to professional. Bring a laptop to work on your own project, collaborate on something new, or just talk shop over drinks with a friendly local tech community. All skill levels welcome.

Milwaukee

Mitobyte

Software Development

Networking

Official event
by Startup WI

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Anything a founder, developer, designer, or investor in Wisconsin would want to know about. Meetups, pitch nights, hackathons, demo days, workshops, conferences, and investor events, from one-off summits to meetups that have run monthly for years.

We check organizer sites, Meetup, Eventbrite, and Luma every month and add what we find. Events are hosted by the organizations running them, so every listing links straight to their page for tickets and details.

We're not the ones putting most of these on. Groups like gener8tor, the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, StartingBlock, Mitobyte, and the Wisconsin Technology Council do that work. This is just the one place they all show up together.
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