Every week, we bring you the best events in Chicago tech. This week’s roundup includes a SXSW send-off party, a Techstars panel on women in tech, and an innovation forum hosted by one of the world’s most influential media brands. Read on for details, and check out our events calendar for more.
ChicagoMade General Assembly Austin send-off party, March 7 at 6 p.m.
If you won’t be making it down to Austin for this year’s SXSW conference, here’s your chance to get a preview and a chance to meet some of the companies that will be presenting. If you are going, consider this an opportunity to talk shop and strategy before taking the South by storm. Presenters include Nicole Yeary of
, Raaja Nemani of and founder Aaron Dallek.
Girl Develop It: code & coffee, March 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Whether you’ve been a developer since the '90s or just got your start last week, being a developer is all about continuing to learn new techniques and approaches. So join the Girl Develop It crew at eSpark Learning’s offices to learn a few new things, and maybe teach a thing or two as well.
Women in entrepreneurship panel and open house, March 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Join Techstars Chicago at 1871 this Wednesday for a panel on women in entrepreneurship featuring a number of entrepreneurs including
founder Desiree Vargas Wrigley, as well as mentors in the Techstars program. The panel discussion will be followed with an open house with finger food and drinks during which participants can ask questions about the Techstars application process.
The Economist Events' annual Innovation Forum, March 10 at 7:30 a.m.
Join The Economist for a day of discussions on cybersecurity, partnerships and the modern workforce, among other topics. Speakers include
Tech Talk Northern Suburbs — Spring training for tech companies, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Join founder Jordan Dolin and
founder JC Grubbs in Schaumburg for a discussion about tech in the Chicago suburbs. A 25 year veteran of the Chicago startup scene, Dolin is also an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Grubbs’ DevMynd has been ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s 500 fastest growing companies. Food and beverages are complimentary.
Have an amazing week, Chicago, and make sure to check out our events calendar for all the other tech events happening around town.
