When
7.23.2024 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Where
,With a population of 68 million people, 20% of the US lives in the twelve states that comprise America’s Midwest – Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The region also arguably boasts as many successful exits in our sector as any other region in the world. Penta, Textura, Gradebeam, ConstructConnect, Laborcharts, Msuite and Laticrete are some of the companies that have grown up in the region and rewarded investors with successful sales. Behind those successes are many more software, hardware, and innovative material and product startups in development
Join us for this special in depth look at this vibrant ecosystem. Meet the new startups, investors, industry players, research hubs, and other organizations that make this region one of the sector’s leading center’s of Built World Innovation.
This event is being held as part of the BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference, July, 23-25th at the Willis Tower.
The Midwest Venture Forum Agenda
A deep dive into the four major groups that make up the Midwest’s innovation ecosystem – The research hubs and supporting organizations, the startups, the investors and the corporates.
Day 1 Schedule
Networking
Introductory Remarks
Matt Gray, Founder, BuiltWorlds
The Universities, Accelerators, and Organizations Supporting the Region's Ecosystem
A Showcase of Built World Startups Based in the Midwest
Networking Break
Meet the Investors
Meet the Corporates
Closing Remarks
Midwest Forum Luncheon (By Invitation)
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