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Tech Week 2024 delivered an exciting lineup of speakers, showcases and workshops.
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Keynote
9.16.24
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11:30 am
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1:30 pm
Hear from Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, at Econ Club.
Networking
Keynote
9.16.24
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9.16.24
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3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Celebrate the start of Tech Week at the Kick-Off event!
Launch Event
Networking
Happy Hour
9.16.24
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9.16.24
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7:00 pm
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11:30 pm
Live DJ, cocktails, and networking on the rooftop
Networking
Talent
VC
Exhibit/Demo
9.17.24
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9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Hands-on tech exhibits for students.
Launch Event
Workshop
9.17.24
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9.17.24
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
Invest in hiring and training a skilled tech workforce.
Networking
Talent
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.17.24
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9:00 am
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10:30 am
This event is sold out!
Networking
Talent
Networking
9.17.24
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9:00 am
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1:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Networking
VC
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.17.24
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Explore how tech fosters inclusivity and breaks down barriers
Accessibility
DEI
Design
Keynote
9.17.24
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11:00 am
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1:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Health Tech
Networking
Launch Event
Other
9.17.24
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11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Learn more about Microsoft Teams, network and enjoy lunch!
Networking
VC
AI
Networking
9.17.24
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
We're hitting the trails! Fresh air, exercise and pure awe.
Talent
Networking
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.17.24
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1:00 pm
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5:00 pm
SURGE Summit: illuminating pathways to innovation
AI
Manufacturing
Networking
Talent
VC
Keynote
9.17.24
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1:30 pm
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2:45 pm
Keynote from MSU entrepreneur and founder, Mark Rieth
Startup
VC
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.17.24
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3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Networking
Startup
VC
Happy Hour
9.17.24
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9.17.24
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4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Networking
Happy Hour
9.17.24
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9.17.24
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4:00 pm
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6:30 pm
This event is sold out!
Startup
VC
Networking
Networking
9.17.24
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4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Security strategies, networking, apps and rooftop sips
Cybersecurity
Talent
Happy Hour
9.17.24
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9.17.24
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4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Holistic approach to a healthy Tech Talent Pipeline
Networking
Talent
Happy Hour
9.17.24
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9.17.24
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
An immersive event showcasing innovation in design
Mobility
Networking
Startup
Sustainability
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.18.24
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8:00 am
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10:00 am
Learn how to recruit and develop early talent
Talent
Exhibit/Demo
9.18.24
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8:45 am
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2:15 pm
Get excited for Mason County's Tech Day!
AI
Coding
Cybersecurity
E-sports
Gaming
Keynote
9.18.24
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
Use AI to study social interactions and enhance functionality.
AI
Startup
Training
9.18.24
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9:00 am
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10:30 am
Learn how to start or improve an internship program
Talent
DEI
Workshop
9.18.24
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
Women revolutionize AI: Learn, create, and make history together!
AI
Design
Marketing & Communications
Networking
DEI
Workshop
9.18.24
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Coding
Data Science & Analytics
Keynote
9.18.24
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11:30 am
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12:00 pm
A world where every student gets a personalized education via AI
AI
DEI
Keynote
9.18.24
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11:30 am
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1:00 pm
Transform your approach to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
Marketing & Communications
Networking
Exhibit/Demo
9.18.24
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9.18.24
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1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
An exclusive event showcasing ADAC's cutting-edge capabilities.
Accessibility
Cybersecurity
Manufacturing
Mobility
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.18.24
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1:00 pm
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1:45 pm
A holistic view of the cybersecurity threat of deepfakes
AI
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Machine Learning
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.18.24
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2:00 pm
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2:45 pm
The security of AI apps and the cybersecurity posed by AI
AI
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Machine Learning
Keynote
9.18.24
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
This event is sold out!
AI
Data Science & Analytics
Machine Learning
Networking
Launch Event
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.18.24
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3:00 pm
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4:30 pm
An exclusive event showcasing drug discovery at Ferris State
Design
Health Tech
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.18.24
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3:00 pm
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4:30 pm
A panel discussion on the use of AI in learning design
Accessibility
Talent
Other
9.18.24
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3:45 pm
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7:30 pm
Show Her the Money film screening & panel discussion
DEI
Networking
Talent
VC
Startup
Keynote
9.18.24
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4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Actionable insights you need to build the right software product
Marketing & Communications
Startup
Exhibit/Demo
9.18.24
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5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
10 entrepreneurs will each take home a $20,000 check
Launch Event
Networking
Startup
Keynote
9.18.24
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5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Networking
Other
9.18.24
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5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Design
Machine Learning
Sustainability
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.18.24
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6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
AI and "Prompt Engineering" in the Technical Education Classroom
Coding
Data Science & Analytics
Exhibit/Demo
9.18.24
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7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
AI in Art, Design & Media Expert Panel + Demos at GR Tech Week
AI
AR/VR
Design
Marketing & Communications
Networking
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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8:00 am
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10:00 am
This event is sold out!
Coding
Data Science & Analytics
Health Tech
Manufacturing
Networking
Keynote
9.19.24
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9.19.24
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9:00 am
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10:30 am
Learn about what is new and upcoming in software development
Sustainability
Coding
Machine Learning
Networking
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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9.19.24
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9:00 am
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10:30 am
Learn how to validate a product idea through a mock case study
Design
Internet of Things (IoT)
Networking
Exhibit/Demo
9.19.24
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Join us for a demo of our "living building".
Accessibility
Internet of Things (IoT)
Networking
Sustainability
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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10:00 am
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11:00 am
Electronics Recycling, Digital Access, and Beyond!
Accessibility
Sustainability
Keynote
9.19.24
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9.19.24
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11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Explore real-world AI examples and security considerations
AI
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Machine Learning
Other
9.19.24
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11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Helping Montcalm County Seniors with Technology
Cybersecurity
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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12:00 pm
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5:00 pm
An engaging panel discussion with industry executives
AI
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Networking
Exhibit/Demo
9.19.24
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1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing healthcare
Accessibility
AI
Health Tech
Machine Learning
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Marketing & Communications
Exhibit/Demo
9.19.24
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9.19.24
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2:00 pm
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5:30 pm
Preparing Tech Innovators For Air, Land, Sea, And Space
AI
AR/VR
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Workshop
9.19.24
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2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
This event is sold out!
Manufacturing
Sustainability
Talent
Keynote
9.19.24
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9.19.24
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
This event is sold out!
AI
Design
Networking
Launch Event
Networking
9.19.24
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3:30 pm
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5:30 pm
GR Giving Day: Innovation + Impact at GR Tech Week!
Networking
Startup
Sustainability
Networking
9.19.24
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4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
New in town? Join our community experts & relocatees for a drink!
Talent
Networking
Happy Hour
9.19.24
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4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Let's celebrate Tech Week and Western Michigan with a toast!
Networking
Happy Hour
9.19.24
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9.19.24
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4:30 pm
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7:30 pm
A live art battle with an AI twist at the best party in town!
Talent
Design
Pitch Competition
9.19.24
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4:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Annual pitch competition MIPitch is back for it's fourth year!
Marketing & Communications
Networking
Startup
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Learn how you can pursue and grow a career in tech!
Cybersecurity
Fintech
Marketing & Communications
Networking
Startup
Exhibit/Demo
9.19.24
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5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
An Innovative Response to West Michigan's Tech Talent Shortage
AI
AR/VR
Cybersecurity
Networking
Startup
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.19.24
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6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
AI
DEI
Machine Learning
Talent
Networking
9.20.24
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9.20.24
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8:30 am
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11:00 am
Gain a deeper understanding of Secure by Design
Cybersecurity
Networking
Exhibit/Demo
9.20.24
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9.20.24
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Where do all your electronics end up?
Accessibility
Design
Sustainability
Networking
9.20.24
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9.20.24
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10:00 am
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11:00 am
Networking for STEM nonprofits with programs in West Michigan
Networking
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.20.24
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9.20.24
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11:00 am
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12:30 pm
AI in Action: From Classroom to Real-World Applications
AI
Accessibility
Keynote
9.20.24
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9.20.24
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4:30 pm
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7:30 pm
Discover what you can do to put more color in the tech sector
DEI
Networking
Talent
Panel/Q&A Discussion
9.20.24
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9.20.24
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4:30 pm
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6:00 pm
The role of AI in the creative process
AI
AR/VR
Design
Festival
9.20.24
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9.21.24
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6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Free and open festival in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Launch Event
AI
AR/VR
DEI
E-sports
Other
9.21.24
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9.21.24
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Sustainability