Wisconsin Technology Council

Leaders from four Wisconsin higher-education institutions will discuss the growing role of colleges and universities in fostering entrepreneurship during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon on Wednesday, April 15, in Whitewater.

https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/event/higher-ed-leaders-to-explore-campus-driven-entrepreneurship-at-april-15-tech-council-luncheon/

Join us April 30 at the 2026 Wisconsin Tech Summit. The new event format will bring together corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers to explore how artificial intelligence is being applied across key industries in Wisconsin.

Registration is open: https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/wisconsin-tech-summit/

Learn about the real-world applications of AI transforming our state economy in the Wisconsin Technology Council’s 2026 Wisconsin Tech Summit.

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Wisconsin Tech Summit to feature AI leaders, industry experts April 30 in Oshkosh Registration is now open to general admission for the Wisconsin Technology Council’s 2026 Wisconsin Tech Summit on Thursday, April 30, at Oshkosh Corp. headquarters in Oshkosh. The 2026 Tech Summit…

ICYMI, the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest will see a few changes this year. Here’s what to expect, and of course, updates will be shared here in the coming weeks.

• The competition cycle is shifting to spring, with applications opening April 1.
• A refreshed contest structure, aimed at streamlining the experience.
• More prize opportunities.
• New educational programming.
• An updated event location and format (more to come).

2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest shifts to spring with expanded opportunities for entrepreneurs The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest will shift its application window from winter to spring, creating a refreshed experience…

Join advisors assembled by the Tech Council for a FREE session to help entrepreneurs of all types learn more about the basics of launching, funding and growing a young business by attending the Wednesday, May 3 event in Osseo.

The State of Initiative to Fast Track Entrepreneurs, or SWIFT, is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration and supported by U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. The goal of the statewide program is to connect entrepreneurs with resources, advice and networking through the Tech Council and others to help them succeed.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/3t4kmknk

Join us August 1 for the "Play at the Lake" golf tournament at Lake Arrowhead in Nekoosa, Wisconsin!

Exciting features of this year's event include:
Net proceeds from the event will go toward assisting qualified entrepreneurs who register for the fall Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison, which will help entrepreneurs all across Wisconsin be able to attend the conference.

The lowest-scoring foursome will win a round of golf for four, with carts, at Blackhawk Country Club, Madison WI, to be used by Oct. 31 at the 101-year-old course.

A “hole-in-one” shot at a designated Par 3 hole on the Pines Course will win a Ford vehicle from Kayser Ford in Madison; details to follow.

Brandon Cloete, a former state amateur champion and “Player of the Year,” will take part in special games during the outing.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3b0a1vz

The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference begins this week (6/1-2) in Milwaukee!

Here are 10 reasons why you don't want to miss it!
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Learn more about and register for the Wisconsin ' Conference, check out Tom Still's latest column on Exact Sciences and find - and entrepreneurial-related news and events and opportunities in our latest 'Tech Council Current' newsletter!

Tech Council Current - April 28 Momentum continues to build for the in-person return of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference to Milwaukee. Greg Piefer, the chief executive officer for SHINE Technologies in Janesville and a Milwaukee native, will speak the morning of June 2 on SHINE’s entrepreneurial success story. Our conte...

Registration is now open for the 2022 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference, 6/1-2 in Milwaukee!

The conference is one of the Midwest’s premier “how-to,” hands-on events for entrepreneurs of all ages and experience levels. Attendees range from entrepreneurs who are still developing their ideas to emerging company leaders who have already attracted angel and/or venture funding. These businesses cover a broad span of categories, from information technology to cleantech, from advanced manufacturing to the life sciences, and from business services to consulting.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3xy55qN

Learn more about the upcoming Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference, read Tom Still's latest column and check out other entrepreneurial and tech-related news, events and job opportunities in our 'Tech Council Current' newsletter!
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Reminder: 4/13 is the deadline for middle- and high school students to enter the 'Wisconsin YES!' Business Plan Contest!

The mission of the contest is to help young people learn how science and innovations can be developed into solid business plans.

Learn more: https://wisconsinyes.com/

We're proud to partner with WisPolitics.com and WisBusiness.com to present a virtual luncheon on April 20: 'The war hits home: How the conflict affects in Europe, the United States and Wisconsin'.

Panelists include Ambassador Mark Green, The Wilson Center; Richard Graber, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation; Tom Loftus, former US ambassador to Norway and Tom Barrett (invited), US ambassador to Luxembourg.

Tech Council President Tom Still will moderate the discussion. Register: https://bit.ly/3Kqo4r3