Spring Tech Kickoff

media release: Madison's Spring Tech Kickoff

Wednesday, March 13, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Black Business Hub, 2352 S. Park Street, Madison

Madison's technology industry, including businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, is poised for another successful year! Join the Forward Fest community and supporters to kick off the spring and gear up for an eventful summer at Spring Tech Kickoff.

Admission is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

Food and drink available.

The Spring Tech Kickoff is presented by Forward Festival.

Contact info@fowardfest.org with any questions.

FORWARD FEST 101: Again this year, we're hosting a short info session prior to Spring Tech Kickoff for anyone considering hosting a Forward Fest Event. This quick "Forward Fest 101" discussion will highlight the event planning process, answer common questions, and help connect those new to FF event hosting to resources that can help. No need to register, no need to commit, just show up at 4:30 pm before STK.

ABOUT THE HUB: The Black Business Hub (“The Hub”) is the Madison region’s first entrepreneurial development center devoted to meeting the needs of under-served current and aspiring small business owners. The Hub is prominently located at the corner of one of Madison’s busiest intersections at the gateway into downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin. The Hub shares a campus with the ULGM Workforce Training Center, the Goodman South Madison Library, multiple healthcare organizations, the UW Madison South Campus Partnership Office, and more. It’s also just blocks away from Madison College, the new Centro Hispano headquarters, multiple churches, OneCity childcare center, and much more.

PARKING: Parking is available onsite at no charge. Access the lot from Park Street. (note that the Hughes Street entrance to the parking lot is closed due to construction). Visitor parking is available in the lot between the Urban League/Library and The Hub. Additional parking is available on the North end of the site behind Access Health and can be accessed either from the Park Street Entrance or from Ridgewood Way.

Thanks to the 2024 Spring Tech Kickoff and Forward Festival sponsors!