Forward Festival — #ForwardFest — is a week long series of entrepreneurship and innovation focused events in Madison, WI. August 19 - 23, 2024
Madison, WI
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The 2026 Forward Fest lineup is HERE at forwardfest.org!
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s incredible schedule, packed with both new and returning events! Join us for an amazing week of innovation, connection, and community. Registration is now OPEN!
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Are you passionate about inclusivity in tech? Do you have ideas you want to share? Submit to DevFest WI 2026! The call for presentations is open for a few more weeks, and DevFest would love to have you join. Learn more: cfp2026.devfestwi.com/
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Are you ready for @Fwdtech 2025?! It's an exciting time in Madison when entrepreneur-enthusiasts come together 🙌
StartingBlock is hosting multiple events throughout the week. Check it out and get your tickets: hubs.li/Q03xGfsk0
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August is full of opportunities–education, networking, and fun times!
@barriques @madisonmagnet @greatdanepub @PRSAmadison @Fwdtech @WisconsinSBDC @DreamBankMSN @100State @IHConcepts @AMAMadison @garverfeedmill #SMBMad #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #DaneCounty #MadisonWI
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We're headed to Madison the week of Aug 18 to attend the 16th annual @Fwdtech. Do you know of an innovator, event, or service in Madison that our MKE readers need to know about? Send your story suggestions to info@mkestartup.news
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Thank you to everyone that joined us last Wednesday! In case you missed it, James Phetteplace of @erawatech talked about protecting your social media's safety.
Rewatch the presentation and look over the presentation: smbmad.org/event-recap-avoid…
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The 2025 Forward Fest lineup is HERE - forwardfest.org!
forwardfest.org!https://nitter.net/t.co/RNqHNtUaWT!
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s incredible schedule, packed with both new & returning events you won’t want to miss!
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LAST CALL! Tomorrow is your final chance to submit an event for Forward Fest! Aug 18-22, 2025
Visit forwardfest.org to submit your event.
#ForwardFest #innovation #entrepreneurship #madisonwi #wisconsin #madisonevents #madisonentrepreneur #madisonstartup
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Event submissions for Forward Fest 2025 are open until May 21st! Want to host an event? Submit your idea through forwardfest.org. The Fest runs August 18–22 — we can't wait to share what's coming!
#forwardfest #madisonentrepreneur #madisonstartup #madsionevents
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What's happening you ask? Well it's Spring Tech Kickoff time!
This Tuesday April 15th 5-7 pm @ Element Hall in University Research Park presented by Forward Fest
It's free! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/2025-madiso…
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The Sylvee looking festive for this afternoon’s workshop retreat & happy hour. Stand Up to AI: Investing in the Human Experience will be taking place TODAY from Noon - 7
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Delta Beer Lab x Forward Fest collab! Who tried one at the Forward Fest Happy Hour Launch Party last night?
Free 4-packs for All Inclusive Forward Pass with Swag ticket holders!
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Rise and shine! Good morning from Day 1 of Forward Fest. We’re sipping on a cup of Joe at the Welcome Coffee event.
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11th annual Pressure Chamber competition, hosted by @MadisonBiz, is Aug. 20 as part of @Fwdtech, celebrating #technology and #entrepreneurship.
➡️ CranioSure Cubby, Maize, Sideshift, Sixline Semiconductor and Terra Bioforge
wisbusiness.com/2024/six-sta…
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‘WisBusiness: the Podcast with Laura Strong, Forward Festival 2024’ is on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/UUCZgwndwF…
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From planning niche discussions to large presentations, this year's event organizers have been hard at work infusing their knowledge and passion into events to support folks like YOU! Stay tuned as the entrepreneur scene comes to life beginning Aug 19th.
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Tag a friend who should join you at Forward Fest!
📍 August 19-23 in Madison, Wisconsin
forwardfest.org/events
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Mark you calendars for TWO Her Network events for August!
💜 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠
August 15 ,9AM • 3rd Floor Work Café
🔥 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
August 19, 10AM • @Fwdtech • 3rd Floor Work Café
Learn more and RSVP: hubs.li/Q02KkytQ0
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Vital members of the Forward Fest family! Thank you sponsors!
@WisconsinUnion
@WEDCNews
@SwinkPost
@NeiderBoucher
@MGEMadison
@M3Insurance
@FinePoint_MSN
@FetchRewards
@AssociatedBank
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
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Have you seen the festival exclusive T-Shirts and Name Badges in the crowd every year? Are you wondering how you can get one? Consider becoming an All-Inclusive Forward Pass - with SWAG ticket holder!
forwardfest2024.sched.com
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