Organizers of Madison’s Spring Tech Kickoff announced recently that this year’s event will take place 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4 on the eighth floor of The Spark building, 821 E. Washington Ave.

The free networking event is in its seventh year, hosted by Capital Entrepreneurs, Horizon Coworking and the Forward Festival. Technology businesses, entrepreneurs and startups are all welcome.

Although admission is free, registration is required.