Presentations, Pitches

• Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Tactical Skills Series featuring Erin Anstett
• 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at StartingBlock – StartingBlock: Her Network with guest Andrea Luke
• 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at WWBIC – WWBIC: Cup of Joe Featuring Oscar Aguilar

Professional Development, Workshops

• Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Online – SCORE: Working with AI: Tools, Agents, and Strategies That Deliver Results
• 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Online – SCORE: Franchising Basics: What You Need to Know Before You Decide
• 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Online – SCORE: Workshop Series: From Toolbelt to Owner
• 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Online – SCORE: Local Visibility for Your Business
• Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Online – SCORE: AI Without the Hype: What It Can Do for Your Small Business
• 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 Online – SCORE: How Small Businesses Win Grants
• 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 Online – SCORE: Is Your Business Ready to Scale to 7 Figures?

Conferences, Festivals, Expos

• Forward Festival

Networking

• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 – 2026 BioSavings Customer Appreciation Luncheon
• 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at UW Memorial Union – 25th Anniversary High Tech Happy Hour