Events Preview: Innovate with Lean Lab
March 10, 2016 | 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
The Lean Lab’s Innovation Workshop
When: March 11 – 12
Where: Think Big Coworking
Build the Future of KC Schools. Let The Lean Lab show you how in this 1.5 day workshop.
CoderDojoKC March
When: March 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Google Fiber
A free way for kids to learn to code in the Kansas City area. Mentor powered and technology driven.
LaunchCode ‘Launch Your Career’ Day
When: March 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Union Station
LaunchCode is lifting-off in KC, and we want you along for the ride.We pair aspiring developers with education and employment opportunities.
Coding & Cupcakes
When: March 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Coding Koalas
Mothers and daughters are invited to attend sessions to learn about code and how to build websites together.
Coding & Cocktails
When: March 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: 250 NW Richards Rd
Women are invited to attend sessions to get an introduction to website building in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
The Sales Series: Why Have a System?
When: March 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Enterprise Center in Johnson County
This event is for entrepreneurs who are searching for solutions to the business obstacles they face when trying to sell, manage a sales team and grow business.
SEED Law Community Office Hours
When: March 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Enterprise Center in Johnson County
Have business law questions? SEED Law is taking its show on the road to better serve entrepreneurs and business owners in all parts of the metro area.
March Tech Talk
When: March 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Snow & Co
Join us for the kickoff of our Book Club! We will be introducing our first book “Quiet : The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain.
KC Roundtable Breakfast
When: March 17 @ 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.
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 @ ECJC
Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Hammerspace Open House @ Hammerspace
Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
Meet the Founders: 2016 Sprint Accelerator
When: March 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Sprint Accelerator
Join us for a casual event open to the community, and one of the rare times the accelerator space is open to the public during the three-month program.
Smart City Tech Summit
When: March 29 – 31
Where: TBD
Technology plays a major role in helping detect and manage threats to a city. Selecting the right public safety technology is critical.
#OneDayKC
When: April 1
Where: Kauffman Foundation
College and high school students this day aim to solve civic challenges (topics such as sustainability, healthcare, transit, urban planning, and education) through a toolkit of innovation processes and “failing fast” to validate assumptions and solutions.
Gigabit City Summit
When: May 16 – May 18, 2016
Where: UMKC Bloch School
Register now for early bird special! A three-day learning and networking opportunity exclusively designed for leaders in current and emerging Gigabit Cities.
To see the full calendar, click here.

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