Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here.
For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region.
To submit an event for consideration, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com.
This Week
Lunch and Learn: Developing A Fast-Growth Marketing Plan For Startups – Tuesday, 12-1 p.m.
Des Moines – StartupCity Des Moines (317 6th Avenue, 5th floor)
Thanks to our sponsor
The workshop will identify why marketing is a major challenge for startups and outline the 7 core components of a Fast-Growth Marketing Plan.
Learn more at startupcitydsm.com
Tech ESP: Thad Langford of OpenAir Equity Partners – Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. – Polsinelli Shugart (700 W. 47th Street)
Thad Langford, who guided Zave Networks through its 2011 acquisition by Google and now is actively involved with several other Kansas City startups, will present May 15 at the next installment of Kansas City’s Technology Entrepreneur Speakers Program.
Learn more on SPN
Designer/Developer/Mobile Workflow Conference – Wednesday-Friday
Kansas City, Mo. – Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza (4445 Main Street)
D2W, the 3rd annual Designer, Developer and mobile workflow conference has even bigger plans this year. Jam packed full of half day, hands-on classes. 8 to be exact. There will be designer, developer and mobile hands-on classes.
Learn more at d2wc.com
BIZ Luncheon Series: Tej Dhawan – Product Development and Launch – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
Des Moines – The Greater Des Moines Partnership (700 Locust Street, Suite 100 )
A new experience and an exceptional opportunity await the attendees of the May BIZ luncheon. The traditional presentation format will be set aside, in favor of an extended question and answer session featuring successful entrepreneur and mentor, Tej Dhawan, on the subject of “Product Development and Launch.” Colwell will serve as host and moderator of the event.
Learn more at bizci.org
Valley Junction TechBrew – Thursday, 5-7 p.m.
West Des Moines, Iowa – Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market (Railroad Park, 5th Street)
Bring your spouse and kids to hear live jazz music, peruse the farmers market, and talk tech over a summer shandy! Networking starts at 5 pm, drinks begin at 5:30 pm!
Learn more technologyiowa.org
Cedar Ridge Winery TechBrew – Thursday, 5-7 p.m.
Swisher, Iowa – Cedar Ridge Winery (1441 Marak Road NW)
Up for several awards including KCRG’s Best Venue, the Cedar Ridge Winery is a special spot you won’t want to miss. Wine and networking will begin promptly at 5 pm!
Learn more technologyiowa.org
Upcoming
Make sure to keep an eye out for these upcoming Silicon Prairie News events and those we’re helping to promote as a media sponsor.
Silicon Prairie News Meetup – Des Moines – Thursday, May 31
Des Moines
Save the date of the next meetup of the SPN community in Des Moines. Stay tuned for details. (For sponsorship opportunities contact Geoff Wood at geoff@siliconprairienews.com.)
