The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that Launch Wisconsin, formerly the Early Stage Symposium, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Marquette University.

“Launch Wisconsin brings together the entrepreneurs, investors, established companies and other leaders who are helping shape Wisconsin’s innovation economy,” Wisconsin Technology Council president Maggie Brickerman said in a statement. “It’s an opportunity to highlight technologies that could define Wisconsin’s future while putting emerging companies directly in front of people who can help them grow.”

Similar to years past, the statewide event will showcase emerging companies, new technologies and the people driving Wisconsin’s innovation economy. It will feature live presentations of the Launch Wisconsin competition, Investor Intros and a panel discussion on frontier technology in Wisconsin.

The 2026 event will be offered at no charge for entrepreneurs, but registration is encouraged.

The Early Stage Symposium was typically held at the Monona Terrace.