Techweek is coming to Denver. It's no surprise that the national conference, which focuses on the tech scene across the U.S., is coming here -- the tech scene along the Front Range is, to say the least, booming.
The announcement was made earlier this week as was the announcement of Techweek’s new CEO, Katy Lynch. As one of her first moves as CEO she announced the expansion of the national conference series to six new locations, including Denver. "Techweek Denver will be a standalone event where we focus wholeheartedly on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in Denver," Lynch says.
"As one of the fastest growing municipalities in the U.S., we have had our eye on the Denver/Boulder area for some time," Lynch explains. "We can't wait to jump in and shine a national spotlight on the innovative companies in the area. We expect only more growth from the tech & startup scene over the next few years -- and know that the Techweek community will completely embrace Denver's incredible young companies, beautiful and growing city, and spring skiing!"
Techweek attracted 28,000 attendees across the U.S. last year. Its events include an all-day hackathon, a fashion/tech show, a TV and film fest and a hiring fair, and the Launch Championship to help springboard startups. The events also include panels, keynote speakers, workshops and more.
The Launch Championship offers startups $50,000 in cash and prizes in each market that hosts a Techweek event, according to Lynch. "The winners from each city are flown to the national championship in Miami at the end of the year to compete for an additional $50,000," she adds.
At this point, the event in Denver does not have a set date. Lynch says the group will announce the date in the coming months.
Contact Confluence Denver Innovation & Jobs News Editor Chris Meehan with tips and leads for future stories at chris@confluence-denver.com.
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