WI Tech Month Kick Off
October 01, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
Join us as we officially kick off WI Tech Month 2025—a month-long celebration of innovation, inclusion, and the growing strength of Wisconsin's tech ecosystem.

2025 Innovation Cafe – Industrialized Construction: Technology Based Economic Development
October 02, 8:00 AM [Milwaukee]
This year's event will focus on the emerging sector of Industrialized Construction and how it is being used to revive American manufacturing by combining construction and advanced manufacturing to facilitate greater economic development outcomes.

Godfrey & Kahn: 2025 Data Privacy Symposium
October 02, 1:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Gain practical insights on today's data privacy landscape from industry leaders and regulators. Learn about enforcement trends, global challenges, and real-world compliance strategies to better protect your organization.

Unlocking Growth: From Customer Discovery to Business Success
October 02, 2:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Turn customer discovery into your company's superpower. In this session, you'll learn from MKE Business Coach how to pinpoint the problems your product or service truly solves and build a practical framework to guide your growth.

WI Tech Month Kick Off Happy Hour
October 02, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Join us as we kick off Wisconsin Tech Month 2025 with a vibrant happy hour at Saint Kate! Connect with innovators, entrepreneurs.

First Friday: Networking Happy Hour for Madison Entrepreneurs
October 03, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Join us every first Friday of the month to connect, unwind, and kick off the weekend with great company. First Friday Happy Hour is a casual gathering where members, friends, and newcomers can mingle, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

October Code and Coffee
October 04, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

Midwest Manufacturing AI Summit
October 07, 9:30 AM [Milwaukee]
The Midwest Manufacturing AI Summit is a one-day event designed for manufacturing leaders who want to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in their operations. Whether you're just starting or already experimenting with AI, this summit will provide the knowledge, strategies, and connections to move your business forward.

7th Annual Healthcare Innovation Pitch Event
October 08, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
The Healthcare Innovation Pitch (HIP) event is a popular pitch event launched in 2015 by Bridge to Cures in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin's CTSI (Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute) AMPDNR (Accelerating Medical Product Development through Networked Resources) program.

NVNG's Community Happy Hour
October 08, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
This Happy Hour will be attended by founders, VCs, corporate innovators, and other NVNG partners from across the nation and is an excellent way to meet new companies and allocators!

Project Work Night
October 08, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It's more than just a work session—it's a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

October Code + Brews
October 08, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

AI Risks and Mitigation
October 08, 5:30 PM [Madison]
NOTE: This event will be both in-person AND online via zoom. While building and deploying AI models at scale, we face a growing array of security challenges that traditional software engineering never accounted for. This talk dives into the real-world threats facing machine learning and generative AI systems.

BioHealth Founders: Coffee and Community for Startups
October 08, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Join fellow BioHealth founders for an engaging morning of coffee and conversation as we explore how founders are transforming healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and wellness innovation.

StartingBlock's Lunch with a Founder - featuring Nathan Allman
October 09, 12:00 PM [Madison]
Join us for our October Lunch with a Founder featuring Nathan Allman, Founder at Chefs For Seniors.

MadPy Social: Olbrich Biergarten
October 09, 6:30 PM [Madison]
The Madison Python meetup group is hosting a social gathering at the Biergarten in Olbrich Park. We won't have a speaker or slides. Just friendly conversation. Whether you're an experienced software developer, someone interested to learn about the field, or meet new people, please join us as we enjoy one last outdoor get-together of the season.

Sip & Sync in Milwaukee - October
October 10, 8:30 AM [Milwaukee]
Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WIT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion
October 13, 6:15 PM [Madison]
Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.

Black Sheep Advanced Manufacturing Discussion with Matt Kirchner
October 13, 4:30 PM [Milwaukee]
Matt is leading the charge on advance manufacturing. He has created the largest training platform for advance manufacturing in the country with LabMidwest and the TechEd Podcast. He works to further educate and train middle schoolers to professionals on the latest technologies impacting manufacturing.

Wisconsin Biohealth Summit 2025 - Day 1
October 14, 8:00 AM [Madison]
Now a full two-day event, the Summit brings together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors to explore how Wisconsin's thriving biohealth ecosystem is shaping the future—locally and globally.

2025 Equity in Tech Summit
October 14, 10:00 AM [Milwaukee]
This year's EIT Summit is all about proving that The Future is Built Here. Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and an abundance of networking opportunities.

Nexus Sustainability Leaders Summit
October 14, 11:00 AM [Milwaukee]
a collaboration between The Water Council and the Marquette University College of Business Sustainability Lab, will take place Oct. 14 and 15 at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The summit explores the latest topics in water, energy, resilience and innovation through thought-provoking panel discussions and dynamic networking.

Tech Month Meetup & Happy Hour
October 14, 5:00 PM [Sheboygan]
Open to everyone! This networking event will focus on connecting with the community around tech, startups, AI, innovation, and more. If you are in the tech industry, curious about the startup ecosystem, or interested in helping startups and founders as a mentor, advisor, customer, or cheerleader – this is for you!

Unlock GitHub Copilot's Full Potential!
October 14, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Are you ready to experience a new era of coding efficiency? Join us for our next meetup where we'll be showcasing the game-changing features of GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.

AI For Everyone: A Hands-On Workshop
October 14, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Hosted by the Innovation League at Wantable Cafe: Join the Innovation League for our next hands-on AI event, where young adults and professionals come together to explore, experiment, and learn practical skills in the age of AI.

Locally Hosting Your Own LLM (AI)
October 14, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
We'll show you how to run an air-gapped language model right on your laptop, keeping your data private and secure without sending anything to the cloud, OpenAI, Google, etc.

Wisconsin Biohealth Summit 2025 - Day 2
October 15, 8:00 AM [Madison]
Now a full two-day event, the Summit brings together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors to explore how Wisconsin's thriving biohealth ecosystem is shaping the future—locally and globally.

Sip & Sync in Appleton - October
October 15, 8:30 AM [Appleton]
Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

StartingBlock's Her Network - October 2025
October 15, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Join us for Her Network 2.0! Happening every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we'll gather on the 3rd floor in the Cafe to share what's going on in Madison and how we can support each other. We might bring in speakers for some events, but the primary focus is YOU, YOUR needs and questions, and YOUR time connecting with each other.

StartingBlock's Her Network
October 15, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Join us for Her Network 2.0! Happening every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we'll gather on the 3rd floor in the Cafe to share what's going on in Madison and how we can support each other. We might bring in speakers for some events, but the primary focus is YOU, YOUR needs and questions, and YOUR time connecting with each other.

WEDC: 2025 Wisconsin Economic Summit
October 15, 10:00 AM [Green-Bay]
Join over 400 leaders across business, government, and communities to explore how strategic investment, innovation, and collaboration can unlock Wisconsin's future growth, attract talent, and strengthen long‑term economic resilience.

Sales Improv 101
October 15, 3:00 PM [Madison]
SalesImprov is a 6-week immersive training experience designed to help professionals master real-time communication, navigate objections, and build stronger stakeholder relationships—by combining the art of improv with the science of sales.

FEED MKE Project Dev Sprint + Pitch Competition
October 15, 4:30 PM [Milwaukee]
This Dev Sprint will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from partners in the process – including composters, food recovery organizations, food pantry operators, and private citizens – all of whom have challenges ripe for tech-focused interventions.

Project Work Night
October 15, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It's more than just a work session—it's a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

Summerfest TechAI 2026 Kickoff
October 15, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Join us on October 15th from 5-7pm at Experience Milwaukee at Wantable Cafe for the Summerfest TechAI 2026 Kickoff! Learn about 2026 dates, programming, experiences, and network with fellow conference attendees.

Stop Wishing, Start Building: A Vibe Coding Workshop for Entrepreneurs
October 15, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
This workshop is led by Ivan Rahman, a local entrepreneur who understands the challenges of running a business and the power of being able to build your own tools.

Level Up Your AI Skills: Fine-Tuning Small Models with Synthetic Data
October 16, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
You'll learn how to leverage the power of synthetic data to create a custom dataset, perfectly tailored for training. We'll walk through the entire process, from data generation to model training, giving you hands-on experience you can immediately apply.

100seconds – A Pitch Event
October 16, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Join us at 100seconds, where you'll have just 1 minute 40 seconds to pitch your idea, receive instant feedback and connect with potential collaborators.

Uncork & Uncode: A Night of Wine, Puzzles & AI
October 17, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Between sips, you'll tackle a series of engaging tech puzzles – challenges designed to test your logic and ingenuity. Feeling stuck? You're welcome to leverage the power of AI to assist – or rely on your own skills! Work individually or collaborate with fellow enthusiasts to crack the codes.

Code and Canvas
October 17, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Code & Canvas is a networking mixer designed to connect Milwaukee's creative professionals with the tech community. The event addresses the need for more diverse talent in Wisconsin's tech sector while helping creative professionals understand pathways into tech careers.

Vibe CodeLab: An AI-Assisted Coding Session
October 18, 10:00 AM [Madison]
Join us for a focused, collaborative session where we explore how AI coding assistants can supercharge our personal projects. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a curious beginner, bring your side projects and dive into a 5-hour "Vibe CodeLab." This is a working session, not a class.

AI & Your Small Business
October 20, 6:30 PM [Milwaukee]
Are you a business owner curious about how AI can streamline operations, boost innovation, and improve decision-making? Join us for a dynamic panel session where we'll explore how to use applied AI ethically and effectively—with a special focus on Requisor.ai.

Madison's Geek Lunch
October 21, 11:45 AM [Madison]
If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.

Tax Tips & Strategies with Vesta
October 21, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Join us for an evening of networking and information about tax tips and strategies with Vesta! Whether you're a tax pro or just starting out, this event will have something for everyone. Learn the latest tips and strategies to maximize your returns and minimize your stress.

Sip & Sync in Middleton
October 22, 8:00 AM [Madison]
Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WIT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

StartingBlock's Accountability Groups
October 22, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Join us for Accountability Group! Happening every 4th Wednesday of the month, we'll gather on the 3rd floor in the Cafe to share our goals for the upcoming month, check in on KPIs and review monthly progress, problem solve hurdles that may arise, and hold each other accountable.

Project Work Night
October 22, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It's more than just a work session—it's a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

Resume Workshop
October 22, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Are you on the job market and want to brush up your resume? If you answered yes, this event is for you! Whether you are looking for new opportunities or you want that first job out of school, join us as we collaborate to improve our job prospects.

Northwestern Mutual Accelerator® Showcase
October 23, 12:00 PM [Milwaukee]
The Northwestern Mutual Accelerator is proud to welcome you to our 2025 Showcase featuring our 2025 Spring and Fall cohorts! Join us at Northwestern Mutual's Headquarters to celebrate our latest batch of 10 phenomenal founders. This event is open to the public so bring a friend or colleague!

The Five Things Brands Get Wrong on Their Website
October 23, 12:00 PM [Madison]
Is your website sabotaging your brand without you realizing it? Join design experts John Huston and Steve Mintz as they expose the five critical mistakes that are costing brands conversions, credibility, and customers, from typography disasters and self-centered storytelling to disjointed imagery and weak calls-to-action.

Upcoming Women Tech Trailblazers: A Night of Lightning Talks & Leadership
October 23, 4:30 PM [Milwaukee]
Join us for an unforgettable evening during Women in Tech Week of Wisconsin Tech Month as we celebrate the emerging women leaders shaping the future of technology. Each speaker will deliver a five-minute lightning talk on topics ranging from innovation and leadership to personal journeys and lessons learned.

Healthcare Allies in AI: Clinical Informatics
October 25, 1:00 PM [Virtual]
This event will connect the next generation of AI outlets to the greater Milwaukee community. From early-to mid-senior professionals and community caregivers, participants will explore how AI workflows, trust, and ethics are shaping the future of healthcare.

Prompt & Context Engineering
October 27, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Prompt and Context Engineering—how to get the best performance out of an LLM and why this skillset is one of the fastest-growing fields in AI. We'll cover practical techniques you can use right away to sharpen your prompts and shape context for stronger results.

AI & Your Digital Health Record
October 28, 7:00 PM [Milwaukee]
AI is transforming how we manage and protect our health information—and you can be part of the movement. Join us for a powerful panel discussion on how AI is helping us become better stewards of our digital health records.

Project Work Night
October 29, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It's more than just a work session—it's a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

Founders Day - October 2025
October 29, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
This is a day of free resources for Milwaukee's growing startup founders. We've got open coworking, mentor office hours, coffee, snacks, and a networking happy hour. Come for part of the day or the entire thing!

Vibe Coding Thursday
October 30, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Milwaukee's First Vibe Coding Thursday - Where AI Meets Community. Join us for a real-time experiment in AI-powered coding, live, collaborative, and community-driven.

Thriving in Change: The Resilient Leader's Edge | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday
October 31, 12:00 PM [Virtual]
Tiffany Dillon is the VP – IT Infrastructure and Operations at Landmark Credit Union. Tiffany will be sharing her insight on a topic that is crucial for collective success within an organization: the distinction between mindset and skillset, particularly in the context of implementing changes within an organization.

November Code and Coffee
November 1, November 1, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards
November 4, November 4, 5:00 PM [Madison]
The Wisconsin Innovation Awards (WIA) celebrate groundbreaking innovations across all industries - from manufacturing and healthcare to nonprofits and education. Founded by Matt Younkle & Joe Boucher, WIA highlights transformational ideas statewide to inspire greater innovation.

Fox Cities Chamber AI Business Summit
November 5, November 5, 8:00 AM [Appleton]
This one-day event brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and cutting-edge businesses to discuss practical AI applications, emerging trends, and real-world case studies that are shaping the future of business.

2025 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium
November 5, November 5, 8:00 AM [Madison]
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.

Project Work Night
November 5, November 5, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It’s more than just a work session—it’s a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

MDEV 2025 - Day 1
November 7, November 7, 8:00 AM [Madison]
The Wisconsin Games Alliance is excited to present MDEV 2025, the 7th iteration of this exciting event focused around games industry professionals. More details to come soon about the Indie Game Showcase, Speakers, Panels, and exciting new happenings in 2025.

AI Quarterly: Innovate Like a Medical Researcher
November 7, November 7, 9:00 AM [Milwaukee]
Join us for this interactive session to learn how you can start innovating like a medical researcher - applying the strategic frameworks they use and getting inspired by the latest advancements in AI and data analysis.

MDEv 2025 - Day 2
November 8, November 8, 8:00 AM [Madison]
The Wisconsin Games Alliance is excited to present MDEV 2025, the 7th iteration of this exciting event focused around games industry professionals. More details to come soon about the Indie Game Showcase, Speakers, Panels, and exciting new happenings in 2025.

Fall Startup Career Fair
November 10, November 10, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Founders, students, early-career professionals are invited to come together for a reverse-pitch style career fair. Professionals and students who are excited about working in a startup environment can hear from founders with open roles, while founders can make connections that potentially put them on the path to their next hire!

MadJS Monthly Meetup: Roundtable Discussion
November 10, November 10, 6:15 PM [Madison]
Continuing with our happy hour format for a while. Just a handful of JS developers talking about what they're working on and what new frameworks and tools catch their interest.

HATCH 2025 Pitch Competition
November 11, November 11, 5:00 PM [Chippewa-Valley]
HATCH 2025 is back—and this year, we’re going all in on startups! Whether you’re dreaming up your next big idea, cheering from the sidelines, investing in innovation, or shaping tomorrow’s economy, we want you in the room. Join us to witness the bold ideas, brave pitches, and bright futures shaping the Chippewa Valley.

November SaaS Club: Inside the 2026 Corporate Technology Roadmap
November 12, November 12, 8:00 AM [Milwaukee]
What will corporate technology leaders be prioritizing in 2026—and how can startups align to meet those needs? At this special SaaS Club session, six leading CIOs and CTOs will share an inside look at their upcoming technology roadmaps.

B2B SaaS Club: Inside the 2026 Corporate Technology Roadmap
November 12, November 12, 8:00 AM [Milwaukee]
At this special SaaS Club session in partnership with the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, six leading CIOs and CTOs will share an inside look at their upcoming technology roadmaps. They’ll highlight the priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping their strategies for the year ahead, from AI adoption and cybersecurity to data governance and more.

Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition
November 12, November 12, 4:00 PM [Kenosha]
The Southeast Wisconsin Pitch Perfect competition will bring the region’s brightest entrepreneurial talent center stage on November 12, 2025, at the newly opened Kenosha Innovation Center (KIC).

November Code + Brews
November 12, November 12, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there's a place for you here.

Project Work Night
November 12, November 12, 5:00 PM [Madison]
Designed for those who take their goals seriously and want to go further. It’s more than just a work session—it’s a space where motivated entrepreneurs can dedicate focused time to their projects while being surrounded by others who are equally committed.

FOR-M Founder Showcase
November 12, November 12, 7:00 PM [Milwaukee]
The FOR-M Founder Showcase is an incredible celebration of innovative ideas, the entrepreneurial journey, and Milwaukee's growing tech startup ecosystem. Join us for this free event to meet Milwaukee's newest batch of startup founders! You'll hear inspiring pitches and enjoy quality networking. Snacks and beverages provided.

Marquette Invitational
November 13, November 13, 5:00 PM [Milwaukee]
The Marquette Invitational is a business model pitch competition that brings together top student entrepreneurs from select colleges in the greater-Milwaukee and surrounding area to compete for their share of $22,000 in seed money!

Sip & Sync in Kenosha
November 14, November 14, 8:30 AM [Kenosha]
Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WIT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

Collaborating Beyond Organizational Boundaries | WiT Virtual Series: Fuel Your Friday
November 14, November 14, 12:00 PM [Virtual]
Discover practical frameworks and tools for embracing open innovation, future-proofing your organization, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This is your opportunity to explore cutting-edge collaboration practices and lead the way in shaping the future of innovation management.

Sip & Sync in Appleton - November 2025
November 18, November 18, 8:30 AM [Appleton]
Join us for Sip & Sync - your casual networking meetup where meaningful connections happen over complimentary coffee. Drop in for relaxed conversations, share insights, or simply enjoy meeting fellow WiT members and friends in a laid-back atmosphere.

Madison's Geek Lunch
November 18, November 18, 11:45 AM [Madison]
If you've never been to a Geek Lunch, it's an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think "The Algonquin Round Table" with an emphasis on tech.

State of .NET and .NET Conf .NET 10 launch Recap!
November 18, November 18, 6:00 PM [Milwaukee]
Technical review of the .NET Conf event and .NET 10. .NET Conf is a free, three-day , virtual developer event (November 11-13) that celebrates the major releases of the .NET development platform.

AI in Motion: Building Our Region's Future
November 19, November 19, 7:15 AM [Kenosha]
brings together regional leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore how emerging technologies are fueling economic growth and reshaping the future of work in southeastern Wisconsin.

StartingBlock's Her Network - November 2025
November 19, November 19, 9:00 AM [Madison]
Join us for Her Network 2.0! Happening every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we'll gather on the 3rd floor in the Cafe to share what's going on in Madison and how we can support each other. We might bring in speakers for some events, but the primary focus is YOU, YOUR needs and questions, and YOUR time connecting with each other.