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.
To submit an event for consideration, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com.
Educational events
StartupCity Des Moines Lunch and Learn: Switching company direction, Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Des Moines (StartupCity Des Moines): This session, in a Q&A format, will have Dan Shipton speak briefly before fielding questions from the audience. (Learn more)
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Legal Lunch ‘N Learn: Warning Bells, Hazards and Traps, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Coralville, Iowa (BioVentures Center, Multipurpose Room): The “Legal Lunch ‘N Learn” is a 3 session series hosted by BrownWinick and sponsored by JPEC and SBDC. (Register)
Thinkers and Tinkerers: IP in China, Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.
Lincoln, Neb. (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Kauffman Center Room 110): Dr. Kening Li will be presenting about the current state of IP in China. (Learn more)
Silicon Prairie News events
Big Kansas City by Silicon Prairie News, Tuesday-Thursday
Kansas City, Mo. (Hangar 9, National Airline History Museum): Big Kansas City is part of The Big Series, the nation’s most ambitious events on innovation and entrepreneurship. (Learn more) (Register)
Big Kansas City Opening Party, Tuesday, 8 p.m. – Open to the public
Kansas City, Mo. (Missouri Bank downtown location): Badge holders will receive their official credentials and startup community enthusiasts are invited to join for cocktails and conversation. (Learn more)
Big Kansas City Closing Party, Thursday, 8 p.m. – Open to the public
Kansas City, Mo. (2000 Grand): Just because the conference talks have finished by the time the Closing Party begins, doesn’t mean your Big Kansas City is over just yet. (Learn more)
Meetups
Geek Night, Monday, 6 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. (Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen): Geek Night started as a group of developers and entrepreneurs; you’ll find many laptops and conversations about code and community. (Learn more)
Des Moines Startup Drinks, Tuesday, 5:30
West Des Moines (The Longest Yard Valley Junction): Drinks with the Des Moines area startup community. (Learn more)
1 Million Cups Kansas City Special Big Kansas City Edition, Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Kansas City, Mo. (Hangar 9, National Airline History Museum): Each week, 1 Million Cups showcases two startups from the Kansas City area. (Learn more) (Closed to Big Kansas City badge holders)
1 Million Cups Des Moines, Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.
West Des Moines, Iowa (Green Grounds Cafe): Each week, 1 Million Cups showcases one startup from the Des Moines area. (Learn more)
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids, Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.
Cedar Rapids (Vault): Each week, 1 Million Cups showcases one startup from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area. (Learn more)
Open Coffee, Thursday, 8-9 a.m.
Lincoln (Crescent Moon Coffee): An opportunity to share coffee, stories, insights, questions and connections with fellow entrepreneurs, developers, designers, investors and folks interested in building a better startup community. (Learn more)
TechBrew Ames, Thursday, 5-7 p.m.
Ames, Iowa (Old Chicago): An informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to talk over a beer (social lubrication). (Learn more)
Biz Brew, Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
Knoxville, Iowa (Peace Tree Brewery): Biz Brew is an informal gathering that brings entrepreneurs, business people, and “big dreamers” together to talk over a great tasting craft beer. (Learn more)
Friday Afternoon Club for Startups, Friday, 4-6 p.m.
Lincoln, Neb. (FUSE Coworking): Join the Startup Lincoln community for an opportunity to share ideas, find out about the latest startup activities around town, meet co-founders and teammates. (Learn more)
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.
Technology Association of Iowa Prometheus Awards, April 9
Des Moines, Iowa (Veterans Memorial Auditorium): The Prometheus Awards have been established as Iowa’s largest and most prestigious distinction dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the innovation and brilliance of Iowa’s high-tech industry. (Learn more) (Register)
Hack of the Sexes, Arpil 26-27
Kansas City, Mo. (Kauffman Labs): Boys versus girls takes on a whole new meaning as this event promotes gender diversity in technology and competes to develop practical, open source solutions to civic problems in the tech and entrepreneurship community in Kansas City. (Learn more) (Register)
Big Omaha by Silicon Prairie News, May 8-10
Omaha (KANEKO): Big Omaha is part of The Big Series, the nation’s most ambitious events on innovation and entrepreneurship. (Learn more) (Register)
