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SUMMARY:Forward Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival\n5 days\n40+ events\n5\,000+ attendees\nWho should attend Forward Fest? \nWhile Forward Fest was originally by and for entrepreneurs\, we actively embrace a wide\, inclusive definition of the word. Everyone in the community is welcome: do you work at a startup or nonprofit? Want to know more about running a business? Are you maybe interested in switching to a career in tech? Do you just think entrepreneurship is neat? Join us! \nWhat is Forward Fest? \nThe Forward Festival is Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival\, attracting more than 5\,000 attendees and serving as host for more than 40 events over 5 days every August. \n  \nForward Fest 2026 will run August 17 – 21 in Madison\, Wisconsin. \nNow in its 16th year\, it’s the state’s flagship celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship for business folks\, nerds\, social impact innovators\, foodies\, hackers\, entrepreneurs\, creatives\, problem-solvers\, community supporters and more from across the Midwest. \nWhether you’re already plugged into the Midwest scene or you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to sample what the area has to offer\, Forward Fest is about bringing the technology and startup communities together to learn\, share\, and have some fun. The Forward Festival provides the rare opportunity to interact with professionals across a wide range of disciplines and at a variety of events\, and is open to everyone. \nMore information and events schedule
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/forward-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Multiple Madison Venues
CATEGORIES:Community,Entrepreneurs,Investing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Toto's Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join Dane County Humane Society as we return to Toto’s Gala – at Monona Terrace! This event brings over 400 supporters\, sponsors\, and friends together to celebrate our love of animals.\nYour generosity reunites lost pets with their families\, provides care for thousands of injured or orphaned wild animals\, connects the next generation of animal lovers with unique educational experiences\, helps keep pets with the families who love them\, and helps thousands of companion animals find their way home each year. \n  \nEvent Information: \n\nEvent Date: Friday\, March 20\, 2026\nLocation: Monona Terrace\nAttire: Semi-formal\n\nView Full Agenda
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/totos-gala/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Companies of all stages are invited to apply to pitch their stories to investors at the in-person Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium\, set for Nov. 5-6 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. \nThe 2025 conference will feature four pitch opportunities: the two-minute “Open Mic” Quick Pitches\, five-minute Tech Council Investor Networks presentations\, the 90-second Elevator Pitch Olympics and “Investor Intros\,” which pair pre-selected companies with angel and venture investors for brief one-on-one meetings. \nInstructions for how to apply for all or a mix of the investor presentation opportunities can be found at wisearlystage.com on the “ESS Application” tab. \nThe deadline to apply online is 5 p.m. Friday\, Oct. 3. Remember to register first AND to apply for a chance to present in a company forum. Here are the four company forums; companies may apply for one\, two or all opportunities to be seen\, heard and make a splash! \n‘Open Mic’ Quick Pitches – Wednesday\, Nov. 5:\nEach founder will have two minutes to pitch\, with no Q&A afterward\, to get as many founders in front of the group as possible. Don’t yet have a formal company? No problem. Tell us what you’re thinking of launching. \nTech Council Investor Networks Track – Wednesday\, Nov. 5:\nMore than 20 Midwest companies spanning industries such as advanced manufacturing\, biotechnology\, health care\, IT\, artificial intelligence and mobile applications will be featured\, each with the chance to showcase their innovations through five-minute presentations. \nElevator Pitch Olympics – Thursday\, Nov. 6:\nAbout 15 early-stage\, often pre-revenue companies will be selected for the Elevator Pitch Olympics\, where entrepreneurs deliver 90-second pitches to conference attendees and a panel of investors. Judges will score presentations on a 1-to-5 scale based on whether they merit a follow-up meeting\, offering immediate feedback. Top presenters will receive crystal awards. \nInvestor Intros – Thursday\, Nov. 6:\nCompanies chosen for the popular Investor Intros will take part in pre-scheduled\, one-on-one meetings with investors from Wisconsin and beyond. The format\, similar to speed dating\, gives both sides a chance to learn about each other and explore potential partnerships. \nMore information
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/2025-wisconsin-early-stage-symposium/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Investing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Dane County Humane Society – Bark & Wine on September 27th
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED! Join us for Bark & Wine on Saturday\, September 27th\, 2025!\nThis year’s event features a rematch celebration of the oldest rivalry around – Team Cat vs Team Dog. \nDonate to Vote for Your Favorite Team \nYOU get to decide who takes home the prize in the biggest rivalry in town! You’ll be able to donate to vote for your favorite team (or teams\, if you can’t choose just one) online. Start voting and continue to check on your team’s status as we get ready for the event to see if your team needs you to help give them a boost over the other groups. The team with the highest donation tally at the end of Bark & Wine (6:00 pm on September 27) will be crowned the champion! \nSilent Auction \nWe have incredible items generously donated by local businesses\, DCHS volunteers\, and other supporters available in our online auction. Our auction has a little bit of everything: from musical instruments\, to home décor\, to rare liquors and wines\, to handmade items. We have a variety of gift cards and certificates to enjoy events\, activities\, and restaurants. And carefully curated baskets for you and your fur-iends. All proceeds go to provide comfort and care to our animals. The auction is will open one week prior to the event\, so check back soon! \nInterested in donating an item to the auction? Email events@giveshelter.org. \nThe auction will close at 5:30 pm on September 27. If you’re not at the event to gather your winnings\, items will be available for pickup from 12:00-3:00 pm on Sunday\, September 28. at the Main Shelter\, 5132 Voges Road. If the pickup time doesn’t fit your schedule\, accommodations can be arranged. Just email events@giveshelter.org \nMore information
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/dane-county-humane-society-bark-wine-on-september-27th/
LOCATION:Dane County Humane Society\, 5132 Voges Road\, Madison\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:2024 Early Stage Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Early Stage Symposium will be held Nov. 13-14 at the Monona Terrace in Madison.\nThis year’s conference theme is Piecing together success through investment. \nTech Council Investor Networks Track – Wednesday\, Nov. 13:\nThese tracks will feature more than 20 companies from the Midwest representing an array of industries\, such as advanced manufacturing; biotechnology; health care therapeutics\, diagnostics and devices; information technology; artificial intelligence; mobile application sectors. Companies selected will have many opportunities to interest investors: a five-minute presentation as well as networking receptions. Selected companies will also be invited to participate in a pre-conference practice session with a group of mentors. \nElevator Pitch Olympics – Thursday\, Nov. 14:\nCompanies or entrepreneurs selected for the Elevator Pitch Olympics will give a 90-second pitch in front of conference attendees and a panel of investors. The investors will score the presenter on a scale of 1 to 5\, focusing on whether the pitch was compelling enough to arrange a follow-up meeting\, and will offer immediate feedback. About 15 companies in early\, often pre-revenue stages will be selected to pitch. There are crystal awards for the top presenters \nInvestor Intros – Thursday\, Nov. 14:\nCompanies selected for the popular Investor Intros will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with investors from Wisconsin and beyond. These are pre-scheduled\, strategic meetings between investors and emerging companies. This format will resemble a “speed dating” exercise\, allowing both parties to learn more about each other and explore potential relationships.
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/2024-early-stage-symposium/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Investing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Date: Oct. 15\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center\, One John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI 53703 \nParking: The Monona Terrace Parking Ramp will be open as well as surrounding city lots. \nTimeline:\n4:00-5:30 p.m. Networking – Madison Ballrooms\, Level 4\n5:30-6:00 p.m. Transition to Dinner Seating\, Networking Continues – Exhibition Hall\, Level 1\n6:00-8:30 p.m. Continued Networking\, Dinner and Event Program – Exhibition Hall\, Level 1
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/greater-madison-chamber-of-commerce-annual-dinner-3/
LOCATION:Monona Terrace\, 1 John Nolen Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Innovation Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the eleventh annual Wisconsin Innovation Awards! \nThe Wisconsin Innovation Awards (WIA) seek to celebrate and inspire innovation. The WIA highlights and honors the development of groundbreaking and innovative ideas. If it is a transformational idea we want to celebrate it. We hope to encourage an even greater environment of innovation by bringing innovators together from various business sectors (e.g. tech\, food\, healthcare\, agriculture\, nonprofits\, education\, government)\, and from throughout the state. \n2024 Wisconsin Innovation Awards will be held on October 8\, 2024 to the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union in Madison\, WI from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. \n5:00 pm – Networking Reception\, Great Hall \n6:30 pm – Awards Ceremony\, Great Hall \nSupport the Wisconsin Innovation Awards by buying a Supporter ticket bundle! Includes 8 admissions to the networking reception and awards ceremony\, and your name or company name listed in our event program.
URL:https://neiderboucher.com/event/wisconsin-innovation-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Memorial Union\, 800 Langdon St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Networking
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