Techweek (conference)

Techweek is an annual technology event created in 2011 as a means to connect Chicago’s technology startup scene.[1] The event has since expanded into different cities.

History

The 2011 conference drew 2,487 attendees and had 220 speakers.[1][2]

Since 2011, Techweek has grown into a multi-day conference and expo, including a startup competition,[3][4] a job fair,[2] and nightly parties, including a fashion show.[5]

In its first three years, Techweek expanded beyond Chicago to host conferences in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Detroit.[6]

In 2015, the conference was launched in Kansas City as Techweek Kansas City.[7] The 2018 event was scheduled for October 8-12.[7]

References
  1. Ribeiro, Ricky (18 June 2013). "What to Expect at Techweek Chicago 2013". Biztech. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. Pletz, John (12 July 2013). "Techweek by the numbers: Attendance up one-third". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  3. Carman, David (10 July 2013). "TechWeek Recap: 'WeDeliver' Beats Out 70 Startups for $100K". Blackline Review. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  4. Whitener, Laura (5 July 2013). "Editor's Top Picks: Five Attention-Grabbing Startups From Techweek Chicago 2013". Firmology. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  5. Yearley, Jay (2 July 2013). "TechWeek 2013 improved; influences can be seen now in other areas outside of tech". Chicago Now Media Tech Connection. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  6. Techweek editors. "Our History". Techweek. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  7. "Techweek KC adds Techstars, BetaBlox demo days to lineup". bizjournals.com. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
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