Events Preview: Midwest.io
November 5, 2015 | Andrea Essner
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
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.
The Angel Series: Pitching to Investors
When: November 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: ECJC
Learn about what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up–and how to successfully pitch your business to investors when raising capital.
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!
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 Foundation, Lawrence & 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
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.
Global Entrepreneurship Week
When: November 16 – 22
Where: Various Event Locations
Kansas City joins communities in more than 140 countries to host activities that help entrepreneurs explore their potential. With activities planned by several local organizations, there’s something for everyone.
To see the full calendar, click here.

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