Summerfest Tech 2025

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) is excited to announce the dates and content themes for the eighth annual Summerfest Tech, Milwaukee’s premiere tech event. The conference will take place in person Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26, 2025, and core programming will remain FREE of charge. To register, visit Summerfest Tech.

The 2024 edition recorded tremendous growth hosting over 2,000 people, including attendees from 37 states and 12 countries. Summerfest Tech, which began in 2018, provides a national platform for thousands of business and tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to convene, enhancing the region’s reputation as a tech hub.

The 2025 conference will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with the following content tracks:

Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare/Biohealth
Fin/InsurTech
Energy & Sustainability

Popular programs returning for next year include the Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition and programming for entrepreneurs. New for 2025 - onsite technical skilling opportunities will be available, in partnership with MKE Tech Hub.

More details on speakers and agenda information, pitch competition application timelines, and accreditation and certification offerings will be forthcoming.

All Summerfest Tech attendees will receive FREE entrance to a networking luncheon on-site at Summerfest on Thursday, June 26, plus FREE admission to the music festival’s second weekend June 26-28, 2025.

Registration is now open - visit Summerfest Tech for the latest information.

To learn more about how to sponsor or get involved in programming, please contact Lena DeLaet at summerfesttech@summerfest.com.

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