Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter Luncheon

Monday, September 16 | 11:30AM-1:30PM

The Economic Club of Grand Rapids will be kicking off the 2024-2025 season with Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, the world’s premier crowdfunding platform for creative projects.

Tech Talks: Health & Technology

Tuesday, September 17 | 11:00AM-1:00PM

Join us for the first of three events in the Tech Talks series, focused on Health & Technology. Hosted at Twisthink, health tech industry experts will provide “lightning talks” where they will discuss trending topics such as AI in healthcare, telemedicine innovations, and wearable health tech.

Show Her the Money Movie Screening

Wednesday, September 18 | 3:45-7:30PM

Show Her the Money tells the story of female entrepreneurs and angel investors, the challenges they face raising and deploying money, and demystifies what venture capital really is. Capital funding has always been incredibly important to the growth & development of startups, especially in the technology sector. This film highlights how Women entrepreneurs are receiving less than 2% of the total VC funding. 

GR Giving Day Launch Party

Thursday, September 19 |3:30-5:30PM

Join us for the exciting launch of Grand Rapids Giving Day (powered by Ama) at a special event during GR Tech Week! This Launch Party will set the stage for our first-annual Grand Rapids Giving Day and will highlight the synergy between Austin and Grand Rapids, emphasizing the power of technology and innovation in driving social impact.

Putting More Color in the Tech Sector

Friday, September 20 | 4:30-7:30PM

Get ready for an exciting afternoon as we explore the topic of How to Put More Color into the Tech Sector. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist of Michigan has been invited to be the main speaker for this event. He will be followed by a panel of experts that will further unpack this topic and respond to questions from the audience. The moderator for the panel will be Carlos Cubia, Chief Inclusion, Equity, Diversity and Sustainability Officer for Corewell Health.

Tech Week Kick-Off ft. Stephen J. Dubner, Host of Freakonomics

Monday, September 16 | 3:00 – 6:00PM

This keynote kick-off event will bring together 1000+ business and community leaders to celebrate the start of Tech Week Grand Rapids. Award-winning author, journalist, and radio/TV personality Stephen Dubner will keynote.

Employ & Empower: Tech Talent Training Funds

Tuesday, September 17 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Join West Michigan Works! at the Employ & Empower event to learn how your business can tap into available resources and contribute to the growth of West Michigan’s tech talent pipeline.

Tech on the Deck

Tuesday, September 17 | 4:00 – 7:00PM

Hosted by Michigan Software Labs, this annual event is where the West Michigan community gathers to connect with peers, explore potential collaborations, and enjoy great food and beverages. Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with 300+ like-minded individuals in the heart of West Michigan’s vibrant tech scene.

VC & Startup Happy Hour

Tuesday, September 17 | 4:00 – 6:30PM

This event provides entrepreneurs, investors, and the Midwest venture capital community with the opportunity to network, share industry updates, and make connections within the tech community.

Confluence Festival

Friday, September 20 – Saturday, September 21

Confluence is a multi-dimensional ideas festival that connects the worlds of art, music, science, and tech through programs and shared experiences. We produce a range of experiential programming each spring and fall.

Have an event idea for 2024?

Tech Week Grand Rapids is built by our event hosts. Your organization can showcase your tech expertise by hosting a Tech Week event. We’d love to meet with you to talk about your event ideas. We will be accepting event applications until August 16, 2024.