Forward Festival — #ForwardFest — is a week long series of entrepreneurship and innovation focused events in Madison, WI. August 19 - 23, 2024
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Jun 10
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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May 28
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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17 Jul 2025
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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31 Jul 2025
.@Fwdtech, Wisconsin’s largest #entrepreneurship and #technology event: Aug 18–22. This high-energy week brings together innovators, founders, and creatives from across the Midwest to connect, learn, and spark new ideas. ow.ly/92GR50WtFZx #ForwardFest2025 #FF2025
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1 Aug 2025
Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit at the Badger Startup Summit, an energizing launch to @FwdTech that brings together innovators, founders, and big ideas from across Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem. Aug 18, 8:00-3:30 pm. forwardfest2025.sched.com/ev…
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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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4 Aug 2025
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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18 Jun 2025
The 2025 Forward Fest lineup is HERE - forwardfest.org!
forwardfest.org!https://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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20 May 2025
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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7 May 2025
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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11 Apr 2025
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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21 Aug 2024
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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20 Aug 2024
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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20 Aug 2024
Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! Take a deep dive into the Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Business on Wed., Aug. 21 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. with @NSF's I-Corps Pathways to Impact workshop. ow.ly/xnmn50T1lfY @Fwdtech @UWInnovate #ForwardFest #FF2024 #NSFIcorps
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19 Aug 2024
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the financial aspect of starting or growing your business? Attend
@Fwdtech's "Demystifying the Pro Forma" to gain clarity on how to put real numbers to your dreams and learn the path to projections. Aug. 21 from 9-10:15 am. ow.ly/mey250T1gRo
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19 Aug 2024
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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8 Aug 2024
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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15 Aug 2024
The @Fwdtech brings #MadisonWI technology and startup communities together to learn and share. Join other students, entrepreneurs, and small business for 5 days of 40 events the week of August 19 to 23. forwardfest.org #ForwardFest
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17 Aug 2024
‘WisBusiness: the Podcast with Laura Strong, Forward Festival 2024’ is on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/UUCZgwndwF…
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