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Grand Rapids, MI will host Tech Week, featuring over 100 events that showcase technological advancements from September 15-20. This year’s expanded program includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops focusing on areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Supported by over 100 community partners, the event aims to enhance the local tech sector and promote diversity in technology. The week coincides with the Confluence festival, celebrating innovation in arts and culture, offering free events to the public.
Grand Rapids, MI will host the return of Tech Week from September 15-20, 2025, featuring over 100 events aimed at showcasing advancements in various technological fields. This year’s event expands significantly from the previous iteration, which included more than 70 events, and is expected to attract thousands of attendees.
Hosted by The Right Place Inc. and supported by over 100 community partners, Tech Week Grand Rapids will highlight key areas such as artificial intelligence, med-tech, software, mobility, and cybersecurity. The week will commence with a keynote address from Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, who is celebrated for his contributions to the tech industry.
In 2024, Tech Week attracted over 16,000 attendees, and this year’s programming includes panel discussions, workshops, hands-on exhibits, expos, and plentiful networking opportunities. While some activities may require tickets, the majority of events will remain free with online registration.
The advisory board for the event comprises over 30 members and is co-chaired by a leadership team to guide its initiatives. Notably, Bank of America serves as the premier sponsor for Tech Week. The event’s overarching goal is to enhance the local tech sector, targeting an increase to 10% of total regional employment and the creation of 20,000 new tech jobs over the next decade.
During Tech Week, a comprehensive Tech Report will be unveiled, providing insights into the latest data regarding the Greater Grand Rapids tech industry. The programming will address a variety of critical topics, including health tech, fintech, and diversity and inclusion in tech, along with the increasingly important issues surrounding ethical design.
The core themes of the week will encompass cybersecurity, cloud technology, venture capital, and the promotion of women in STEM. Additionally, the week will coincide with the Confluence festival, an event celebrating innovation across art, music, science, and technology, scheduled for September 20. This festival will be hosted by Ferris State University at its Kendall College of Art and Design, featuring primarily free events open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..
Attendees at the Confluence festival will have the opportunity to partake in interactive tours showcasing the region’s tech-driven arts and culture scene. For further details about Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025, interested individuals can visit the official website techweekgr.com or follow the event’s social media channels.
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Additional Resources
- MLive: Grand Rapids Tech Week 2025
- Wikipedia: Technology Week
- Crain’s Grand Rapids: Tech Week big ideas
- Google Search: Grand Rapids Tech Week 2025
- Rapid Growth Media: Wozniak to keynote
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Technology
- WoodTV: Wozniak coming to Grand Rapids
- Google News: Steve Wozniak Grand Rapids
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