September 15, 2025

 Regal Rexnord Cybersecurity Meetup

Join us for a one-of-a-kind musical presentation where cybersecurity meets creativity! Through catchy tunes, live demos, and interactive storytelling, we’ll explore how to stay safe in the digital world—whether you're at your desk or sipping coffee at a café.

Monday, September 15th at 5pm

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 FOR-M Startup Incubator

The FOR-M Startup Incubator is the first step to creating a tech startup in Milwaukee. Since 2021, the program has awarded over $500,000 in grants to founders. We have one Kickoff left for 2025. FOR-M is accepting applications on a rolling basis ahead of our Kickoff on Monday, Sept. 15.

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 Women's Entrepreneurship Week 2025

"INNOVATE® Milwaukee", a new book highlighting regional innovation, will be celebrated at a launch party and networking event hosted by MKE Tech on September 16. This casual event will include opportunities to network and meet innovators featured in the book, hear inspiring stories, and discuss innovation happening in the region.

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 Datadog Live Chicago

Join us for our upcoming Datadog Live Chicago on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 where industry leaders will showcase best practices in cloud monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and OpenTelemetry adoption. Gain insights from customer success stories and learn how to maximize platform visibility across hybrid environments.

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 WI Tech Month

Wisconsin Tech Month 2025 is coming this October! Celebrate tech, innovation, and community with events across the state—workshops, panels, mixers, hackathons, and more. Event submissions are open now—add yours to the calendar and showcase Wisconsin’s talent and creativity. Join the movement: click below!

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 AI Won't Steal Your Job, But It Will Change It

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 Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Grand Opening

BMO is excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood on October 1, 2025. The event brought together entrepreneurs, researchers, and community leaders to showcase this new hub for collaboration and innovation, featuring a ribbon cutting, facility tours, food trucks, live music, and family activities. Register below to attend!

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 ProdCon Chicago by nvisia

Step out of Milwaukee this fall for ProdCon Chicago—a one-day, multi-track technology conference on October 2nd at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. It features over 30 sessions across six tracks—from Software Architecture to Leadership & Culture—geared toward senior IT and engineering leaders.

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 Dell Technologies and NVIDIA Bring You AI Day in Milwaukee!

Dell Technologies and NVIDIA invite you to join us for AI Day, an exclusive half-day event designed specifically for visionary leaders like yourself. Together, we’ll explore the transformative power of AI and the impact it can have on your organization. Join our AI experts at GATHER on Tuesday, October 14 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, with the option to attend a Bucks experience post engagement.

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 SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on October 15th from 5-7pm at Experience Milwaukee at Wantable Cafe for Summerfest TechAI 2026 Kickoff! Learn about 2026 dates, programming, experiences, and network with fellow conference attendees. Registration form and more details to come. See you there!

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 Co-Work or Meet Up at Experience Milwaukee at the Wantable Cafe!

Escape distractions. Get things done. With strong Wi-Fi, great coffee, and plenty of space, it’s the perfect spot for remote work, networking, or creative thinking—right in the heart of Milwaukee’s entrepreneurial energy. Need private virtual meeting space? Use any one of the available pods to take your call.

EXP MKE at the Wantable Cafe

 UWM's New Chancellor Selected

Thomas Gibson became chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in July 2025. He brings a deep commitment to student success, academic excellence, community engagement and financial sustainability. Gibson is focused on advancing UWM’s mission of performing powerful research, offering access to higher education and engaging with the community in meaningful ways. Prior to joining UWM, he served as chancellor of the UW-Stevens Point..

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 Vault.bank: Wisconsin's First Digital Bank

Vault.bank, Wisconsin’s first digital bank, celebrates its first year of operation with strong growth and expanded community outreach. Built on the 128-year foundation of Bank of Brodhead, Vault.bank combines trusted community banking with cutting-edge digital tools, offering Wisconsin residents new ways to save, spend, and grow their money.

Launched in December 2024, Vault.bank is proud to be part of Wisconsin Tech Month, highlighting how technology and tradition can work together. With deep community roots and forward-thinking innovation, Vault.bank is reimagining how residents engage with their finances—offering high-yield digital accounts and tools designed for today’s fast-moving financial world.

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 Bringing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Healthcare Research

Anai Kothari, a professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, advocates for the responsible use of AI to improve scientific inquiry, patient outcomes.

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 AI in the Workforce

AI won’t take your job—but it can make it better. The real question isn’t about replacement, but how AI frees us from busywork and amplifies expertise. Explore the difference between procedural and agentic AI, real-world applications in healthcare, education, and service, and the ethical guardrails every organization needs.

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