Techweek (conference) explained

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.

History

The 2011 conference drew 2,487 attendees and had 220 speakers.[2]

Since 2011, Techweek has grown into a multi-day conference and expo, including a startup competition,[3] [4] a job fair, 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ribeiro . Ricky . What to Expect at Techweek Chicago 2013 . Biztech . 18 June 2013 . 17 July 2013.
  2. Web site: Pletz . John . Techweek by the numbers: Attendance up one-third . Crain's Chicago Business . 12 July 2013 . 17 July 2013.
  3. Web site: TechWeek Recap: ‘WeDeliver’ Beats Out 70 Startups for $100K . Blackline Review . Carman . David . 10 July 2013 . 17 July 2013.
  4. Web site: Whitener . Laura . Editor’s Top Picks: Five Attention-Grabbing Startups From Techweek Chicago 2013 . Firmology . 5 July 2013 . 17 July 2013.
  5. Web site: Yearley . Jay . TechWeek 2013 improved; influences can be seen now in other areas outside of tech . Chicago Now Media Tech Connection . 2 July 2013 . 17 July 2013.
  6. Techweek editors. "Our History". Techweek. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  7. Web site: Techweek KC adds Techstars, BetaBlox demo days to lineup . bizjournals.com . 2018-03-01 . 2018-10-01.

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