MKE Tech: Policy Roundtable

Join a dynamic conversation featuring elected officials from around Southeast Wisconsin to discuss how technologists, startup founders, and other stakeholders can better advocate for change with state and local policy-makers to create a more tech-forward region, leading to more tech jobs, more startups, and a more robust and diverse innovation environment in the region.

The conversation will be moderated by David Reeves, President of OpenGov, and feature a bipartisan group of local elected officials:

• State Senator Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield)
• Milwaukee Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
• Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow
• DOA Secretary Joel Brennan
• State Representative Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee)
• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

Key topics of discussion:

• Proactively growing tech workforce in the region
• Incentivizing more early-stage startup investing in Southeast Wisconsin
• Attracting more technology jobs
• Ensuring the inclusion of underrepresented populations in the region’s tech ecosystem
• Investing in K-16 computer science education in the region

COVID-19 UPDATE: Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the event is required for admission. We will follow guidance from local health officials on best practices for the event.