Techweek (conference)

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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.

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ribeiro, Ricky (18 June 2013). "What to Expect at Techweek Chicago 2013". Biztech. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. 1 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.
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  7. 1 2 "Techweek KC adds Techstars, BetaBlox demo days to lineup". bizjournals.com. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-10-01.