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MKE Tech: Policy Roundtable
October 28, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Free
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
- 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.