Ticketing and RSVPs are linked below as available.
5:30 – 7:30 pm NMSW Launch Party & Bonfire Mt. Holiday Ski Lodge 3100 Holiday Rd
Kick-off event featuring outdoor innovation, founder’s corner, live music, appetizers, Hearth Sauna demo and FirstIgnite bonfire.
7:30 pm FirstIgnite Kick-off Bonfire at Mt. Holiday Ski Lodge 3100 Holiday Rd
8:30 — 10:00 am Changing Lanes Fireside Chat at 20Fathoms
Join us as the MEDC presents Changing Lanes a fireside chat on innovation in the state of Michigan.
9:00 — 11:00 am OoPs (Office of Possibilities) at Grove Incubator 414 E Eighth St
Join as local founders introduce themselves and share updates on their founder journey.
10:30 – 11:30 am Demystifying Venture Capital, presented by ID Ventures at 20 Fathoms 10850 E Traverse Hwy
Panel discussion with investors on startup funding strategies.
12:00 – 3:00 pm Invitation to Pitch for ID Ventures
Exclusive pitch event in front of venture capital firms.
4:30 – 7:00 pm TCNewTech Pitch Competition at City Opera House 106 E Front St
University Demo followed by pitch competition featuring local and statewide entrepreneurs. Afterparty at 7 Monks.
7:00 pm After Hours Networking at 7 Monks 128 S Union St
9:00 — 10:30 am Innovation Showcase at the NMC Innovation Center 1701 E Front St
Join us for an inspiring showcse of regional innovation presented by Northwestern Michigan College.
10:30 – 3:30 pm Founder & Family Wellness Workshops at the NMC Innovation Center 1701 E Front St
Wellness sessions for entrepreneurs, including mindfulness, work-life balance, and mental health topics.
5:00 – 7:00 pm Women in Tech Meetup & Panel Discussion at Tank Space 1110 East Eighth St
Networking and content-focused meetup for women in tech and entrepreneurship.
10:00 – 12:00 pm Founder Coffee Connects at Various Locations
Pre-scheduled one-on-one coffee meetings with investors and mentors.
12:00 — 4:00 pm Afternoon Founders Hike to Sleeping Bear Dunes (leaves from downtown)
Casual networking event in nature with fellow entrepreneurs, pick-up/drop-off downtown.
1:00 – 4:00 pm Startup Coaching at 20Fathoms
Meet with a startup coach – bring your business questions!
5:00 – 7:00 pm NMSW Wrap Party hosted by 20Fathoms at The Little Fleet 448 E Front St
End-of-week celebration with founders and ecosystem partners. Food from Crocodile palace and cash bar.
