Events Preview: SEMPO Cities, IoT Launch

October 29, 2015  |  Andrea Essner

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There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you.


WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW

 

SEMPO Cities Kansas City
When: October 29 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Sprint Accelerator
We’re excited to announce that Kansas City is one of 20 cities worldwide that has launched a local presence as part of the SEMPO Cities program in 2015.

The Business of Branding
When: October 30 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Where: Cowork Waldo
This session will present an overview of branding principles and practices as well as provide a few takeaways to help you elevate your brand. #brandingmatters

Launch of KC’s IoT Community
When: November 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Garmin Headquarters
Join fellow innovators, entrepreneurs and investors to ideate, launch and scale next-generation connected devices.

TechTalk on Security
When: November 4 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Boulevard Brewery Bar
Join us for a TechTalk Focused On Security with four different thought leaders.

First Wednesday Speaker Series: Dan Lowe
When: November 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: UMKC Bloch Executive Hall
This unique networking opportunity will bring together members of Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community to hear local entrepreneur, Dan Lowe, founder of RED development and RED legacy.

KC Roundtable Breakfast
When: November 5 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Where: Eggtc.
KC Roundtable is in existence to provide 20 and 30-something Kansas City entrepreneurs with a group of peers to support and collaborate on each others’ businesses.

The Angel Series: Term Sheets
When: November 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: ECJC
Getting the details of your deal right after the pitch are an essential piece of the investment process.

GUILDit
When: November 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Kemper Art Museum
GUILDit is a gathering that helps craft a stronger Kansas City creative economy, one art entrepreneur at a time.

Think Big Thursday
When: November 5 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Think Big Coworking
Join us for a special  event featuring the nationally recognized Crisis/Turnaround CEO/Restructuring Professional, Private Investment Banker and Angel Investor Steve Gerbsman.


ONGOING EVENTS
Don’t miss out on the events that happen every week at the same time, in the same place.

Code for America Hack Night @ Sprint Accelerator
Mondays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

1 Million Cups @ Kauffman FoundationLawrence & KC Live Stream
Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Coworking Wednesdays @ Sprint Accelerator
Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Hammerspace Open House @ Hammerspace
Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm


LOOKING AHEAD

Midwest.io
When: November 9-10
Where: Downtown Marriott
Midwest.io is a two-day conference in the heart of the US, bringing together developers for an eclectic collection of talks covering the latest trends, best practices, and research in the field of computing.

Kansas City Startup Weekend
When: November 13-15
Where: Sprint Accelerator
This is an excellent opportunity to expand your tool box, roll up your sleeves, and build a company, including long-lasting friendships over the course of a weekend. Discounted tickets for Early Birds and students!

T(eacher)ED Talks
When: November 16
Where: Sprint Accelerator
Join us for a unique evening of TED-style talks from Lean Lab alum and Kansas City students who will take you on a journey to build the future of our city’s schools, one idea at a time.

To see the full calendar, click here.

 

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