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Monday, September 14
 

9:00am CDT

Sprint Accelerator: Basecamp
During Techweek KC, the Sprint Accelerator will open its doors for drop-in coworking.  Use our collaborative space to continue the conversations, catch up on work between events or even brainstorm your next big idea!  In 2014, Sprint opened the award-winning Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City – home to the Sprint Mobile Accelerator, Powered by Techstars. The Sprint Accelerator space is also used to deliver year-round programming, including The Mentor Network, STEM programs, corporate innovator engagement, entrepreneurial community collaboration and co-working space for startup organizations.

Follow us on our official Facebook event page and on Twitter @SprintAccel during Techweek for exciting updates!

 

Monday September 14, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

5:00pm CDT

Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration Required. Register Now!

Join us for inspiration and refreshments at the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame located in the Bloch Executive Hall for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on the UMKC Campus. Exhibits include an interactive touchscreen, education kiosks, artifacts and words of inspiration from the inductees themselves.

Tour limited to 200. RSVP to ehof@umkc.edu by September 12. FREE parking available in Cherry Street parking structure, 50th & Cherry Streets, on levels 5 & 6.
Monday September 14, 2015 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Bloch Executive Hall for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UMKC 5108 Cherry Street Kansas City, MO 64110
  Conference & Expo

7:00pm CDT

Techweek Official Kickoff Party: Startup LAUNCH Competitor Meet & Greet sponsored by Polsinelli and Command.App
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration required. RSVP here!

Kick off what will no doubt be an unforgettable Techweek experience with our sponsors - Polsinelli and Command.App! Join investors, the city's top startup founders, and even more tech influencers. While mingling and expanding your network, grab a drink and kick things off with a fun night!
Monday September 14, 2015 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Boulevard Brewery 2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Parties
 
Tuesday, September 15
 

9:00am CDT

Sprint Accelerator: Basecamp
During Techweek KC, the Sprint Accelerator will open its doors for drop-in coworking.  Use our collaborative space to continue the conversations, catch up on work between events or even brainstorm your next big idea!  In 2014, Sprint opened the award-winning Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City – home to the Sprint Mobile Accelerator, Powered by Techstars. The Sprint Accelerator space is also used to deliver year-round programming, including The Mentor Network, STEM programs, corporate innovator engagement, entrepreneurial community collaboration and co-working space for startup organizations.

Follow us on our official Facebook event page and on Twitter @SprintAccel during Techweek for exciting updates!

 

Tuesday September 15, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

2:00pm CDT

Techweek Grand Tour Presented by Copaken Brooks
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration required. RSVP now!

The Techweek Grand Tour will give attendees a tour of some of the most exciting tech offices in the downtown Kansas City vicinity. The GT will give you a closer look as each company, team culture, and structure. This is a great opportunity to mingle with the company's team members and dive into the tech scene in Kansas City!

Tuesday September 15, 2015 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Union Station Techweek Town Square 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Grand Tour

5:00pm CDT

Techweek Grand Tour Happy Hour Presented by Copaken Brooks
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration required. RSVP here!

Tuesday September 15, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Corrigan Station 1828 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Parties
 
Wednesday, September 16
 

9:00am CDT

Big Data Summit: Keynote with Dr. Bob Rogers, Chief Data Scientist for Big Data Solutions, Intel Corp.
Wednesday September 16, 2015 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

9:00am CDT

Sprint Accelerator: Basecamp
During Techweek KC, the Sprint Accelerator will open its doors for drop-in coworking.  Use our collaborative space to continue the conversations, catch up on work between events or even brainstorm your next big idea!  In 2014, Sprint opened the award-winning Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City – home to the Sprint Mobile Accelerator, Powered by Techstars. The Sprint Accelerator space is also used to deliver year-round programming, including The Mentor Network, STEM programs, corporate innovator engagement, entrepreneurial community collaboration and co-working space for startup organizations.

Follow us on our official Facebook event page and on Twitter @SprintAccel during Techweek for exciting updates!

 

Wednesday September 16, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

10:45am CDT

Big Data Summit: Big Data Infrastructure
Raj Nair, DST, Carfax; Matt Crouch, DST
Wednesday September 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:10am CDT
Hunt Room 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

10:45am CDT

Big Data Summit: Cloud or No Cloud
Scott Kahler, Pivotal; Howard Morgan, Cisco; Scott Crawford, Cloudera
Wednesday September 16, 2015 10:45am - 11:10am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

11:15am CDT

Big Data Summit: Analytics 101
Bime Analytics; Adam Taylor, Cloudera
Wednesday September 16, 2015 11:15am - 11:40am CDT
Hunt Room 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

11:15am CDT

Big Data Summit: Spark and MapReduce
Scott Crawford, Cloudera and Hortonworks
Wednesday September 16, 2015 11:15am - 11:40am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

11:45am CDT

Big Data Summmit: John Rohde, Sr. IOE Business Development Manager, Cisco
John Rohde, Sr. IOE Business Development Manager, Cisco
Wednesday September 16, 2015 11:45am - 1:00pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

1:15pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Tableau Software
Ryan Sleeper Director of Data Visualization at Evolytics
Wednesday September 16, 2015 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

2:30pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Implementation of Data Science
Nate Watson, President, Contemporary Analytics
Wednesday September 16, 2015 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Hunt Room 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

2:30pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Sensors and Networks
Isaiah Blackburn Chief Strategy Officer, xaqt; Mo Nasser, Sprint
Wednesday September 16, 2015 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

2:30pm CDT

Big Data Summit: IoT Sensors & Networks
Jonathan Wagner, Big Bang
Wednesday September 16, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Arthur Stillwell 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

3:00pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Creating Value with IoT Applications
Chris Crosby and Isiah Blackburn, xaqt 
Wednesday September 16, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Arthur Stillwell 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

3:00pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Data Science Use Cases
John Young, DST; Kevin Payne, Teracrunch; Matt Habinger, Sprint/Pinsight Media; Harsha Pothapragada, DST
Wednesday September 16, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hunt Room 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

3:00pm CDT

Big Data Summit: FinTech Panel
Waddell & Reed; Mastercard/HRB
Wednesday September 16, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

3:00pm CDT

Digital Sandbox presents 'Summer in the Sand' Series
Pitching in the Big Leagues when the bases are loaded. Hear from angel investors on what they look for when making capital investment decisions. This is your chance to hear directly from some of the area’s best-known and most important investors and to ask them questions.  Panelists include:  Tom DeBacco, General Partner, Flyover Capital, Lance LeMay, Managing Director, OpenAir Equity Partners, Jill Meyer, Senior Technology Development and Commercialization Consultant, UMKC Small Business and Technology Development Center and Rick Vaughn, Managing Director, Mid-America Angels.

Sign up here!


 

Wednesday September 16, 2015 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

3:45pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Keynote with mySidewalk
Speakers
avatar for Riddhiman Das

Riddhiman Das

Chief Data Officer, mySidewalk
Riddhiman Das spends his time at the intersection of engineering, products, and data as the Chief Data Officer at mySidewalk. Currently, he is developing a new product to help cities use data to understand their communities better. Das was also an early technical member at EyeVerify... Read More →

Wednesday September 16, 2015 3:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

5:00pm CDT

Tech Leaders Happy Hour hosted by Lead Bank
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration required. RSVP now!

Enjoy networking and relaxing with the view of downtown KC on the mezzanine of the new Lead Bank Crossroads. Come try your hand at mixology, creating cocktails with freshly infused flavors of vodka. You may even hand select the seafood for your own ceviche or custom Asian pancakes all while meeting new technology leaders from the midwest. To top off the sweet day, be sure to experience a nitrogen ice cream pop.

Wednesday September 16, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City 1709 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Parties

5:30pm CDT

Bunker Labs Techweek KC Drone Exhibit
Come and meet eight innovative companies in the Unmanned Aerial Systems - Drone industry at the new Pure Pursuit Auto gallery in the Crossroads District.  Drone usage is transforming the agriculture, construction, and energy industries throughout the Midwest and venture backed companies like Skycatch are on the leading edge of this innovation.  There will be static displays and software demos will be held throughout the event.

Wednesday September 16, 2015 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Bunker Labs 1619 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

5:30pm CDT

VML Techweek Reception
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration required. RSVP now!

Please join us for a mid-week TechWeek celebration at the offices of VML, a tech-fueled global marketing agency headquartered in Kansas City. Enjoy complimentary beverages and tasty hors d’oeuvres on the agency’s upstairs patio deck. We’ll be joined by George Guastello, President and CEO of Kansas City’s Union Station (TechWeek host venue) and learn about the Living History mobile augmented reality app developed for Union Station’s centennial. Additionally, a variety of technology-enabled marketing demos will be available at your discretion. Please join us to celebrate the mid-point of TechWeek.

Free parking available directly in front of office!

Wednesday September 16, 2015 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Downtown Municipal Airport 250 Richards Road, KCMO 64116
  Parties

7:30pm CDT

Bunker Labs Techweek KC Vetrepreneur Launch Party
Swing by the new Pure Pursuit Automotive Gallery which was founded by former Navy pilot Glen Dakan and meet with military veteran entrepreneurs that are making it happen here on the Silicon Prairie. 

Bunker Labs Kansas City will be throwing a launch party for 6 veteran led startups with innovative new products or services.  Additionally, Joe Williams with The Endowment For Veterans Arts Campaign will be present showcasing Kansas City veteran artists. 

There will be a DJ and free drinks / appetizers from 730-930pm. See you there!

Wednesday September 16, 2015 7:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Pure Pursuit Auto Gallery 1619 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Parties
 
Thursday, September 17
 

9:00am CDT

Big Data Summit: Bridging the Talent Gap
Myles Gartland, Luke Huan, Willian Hsu, UCM; BettyAnn Santa Maria, DST; Adam Taylor, Cloudera
Thursday September 17, 2015 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

9:00am CDT

Big Data Summit: DST Systems
Jeremy Fisher, Director, Develoment & Data Science, DST Applied Analytics
Thursday September 17, 2015 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

9:00am CDT

Athena League September VOX
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration required. RSVP here! 

Join Athena League for its September VOX, Shaping the Future of Kansas City’s Health, featuring Hailee Bland-Walsh, founder and owner of City Gym, and Jill Minton, founder of t.Loft and 2015 Pipeline fellow.

Both women are revolutionizing the health industry in their own ways. 

Those who have regsitered for Techweek can attend this event at no cost; simply email info@athenaleague.org for the discount code. 
Speakers
avatar for Hailee Bland-Walsh

Hailee Bland-Walsh

Owner & CEO, City Gym
Hailee Bland-Walsh is the Founder and Owner of City Gym, located in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Leawood, Kansas before leaving to play college soccer at 18 years old. Hailee finished her studies in Psychology at the University of Minnesota, and after a stint in the professional... Read More →
avatar for Jill Minton

Jill Minton

Founder & CEO, t.Loft
Jill Minton is the founder of t.Loft, a fast casual health café providing healthy fuel for people on the go. t.Loft offers all natural meals and snacks as well as fresh pressed juices and loose leaf organic tea in a quick, cool environment. Prior to launching t.Loft, Jill served... Read More →


Thursday September 17, 2015 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
The Board Room at Union Station 30 West Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

9:00am CDT

Sprint Accelerator: Basecamp
During Techweek KC, the Sprint Accelerator will open its doors for drop-in coworking.  Use our collaborative space to continue the conversations, catch up on work between events or even brainstorm your next big idea!  In 2014, Sprint opened the award-winning Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City – home to the Sprint Mobile Accelerator, Powered by Techstars. The Sprint Accelerator space is also used to deliver year-round programming, including The Mentor Network, STEM programs, corporate innovator engagement, entrepreneurial community collaboration and co-working space for startup organizations.

Follow us on our official Facebook event page and on Twitter @SprintAccel during Techweek for exciting updates!

 

Thursday September 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

10:30am CDT

Emerging City: Keynote Address with Mayor Sly James
From being the first to adopt Google Fiber to the latest Cisco smart city contract, the tech industry has long supported KC in its resurgence as an economic and cultural center for the region. This Summit will explore what this innovation has meant for Kansas City and how other emerging cities can take note.
Speakers
avatar for Sylvester James

Sylvester James

Mayor, City of Kansas City, Missouri
Mayor Sly James was elected on March 22, 2011 and sworn in on May 1, 2011. He was born and raised in Kansas City and learned valuable lessons about resiliency and dedication watching his parents work hard to take care of their family. Despite the challenges they faced, Sly’s father... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

10:30am CDT

Launch KC Startup Competitor Exhibition
Don't miss the chance to talk to some of Kansas City's most promising young entrepreneurs at Techweek's LAUNCH Start Up Competition! Find a pioneer in sustainable technology, learn about a new breed of financial intermediary, and meet the next generation of technical inventors and professionals as they compete for a chance to win $50,000 in cash and prizes PLUS the right to pitch at Techweek Miami at the LAUNCH National Championship for a $50,000 + cash investment! 

The 1st round demo day exhibits over 70 talented early-stage startups as they pitch to anonymous judges and many of the thousands of Techweek attendees. Winners will be selected to advance to the Semi-Finals for a chance to pitch to a panel of venture capitalists and seasoned tech all-stars. Witness a young team’s determination and innovation finally pay off. LAUNCH hosts the most progressive and passionate risk-takers who are paving new paths in the industry.
Thursday September 17, 2015 10:30am - 5:00pm CDT
Union Station Techweek Town Square 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  LAUNCH

10:30am CDT

Techweek Expo
The Expo showcases the newest products and insights from both established Fortune 500 companies and nascent startups. Exhibitors present their ideas and plans for the future in front of thousands of Techweek attendees. Come to the expo for live demos, giveaways and more.
Thursday September 17, 2015 10:30am - 5:30pm CDT
Union Station Techweek Town Square 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

10:45am CDT

Big Data Summit: Solomon Consulting
Thursday September 17, 2015 10:45am - 11:10am CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

11:00am CDT

Kansas City: Building the City of the Future
From being the first to adopt Google Fiber to the latest Cisco smart city contract, the tech industry has long supported KC in its resurgence as an economic and cultural center for the region. This Summit will explore what this innovation has meant for Kansas City and how other emerging cities can take note.
Moderators
avatar for Aaron Deacon

Aaron Deacon

Managing Director, KC Digital Drive
Aaron Deacon is the managing director of KC Digital Drive, a non-profit civic tech startup whose mission is to make Kansas City a digital leader to secure economic prosperity and improve the quality of life for all people in the region. We work to close the digital divide, drive digital... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Rosana Privitera Biondo

Rosana Privitera Biondo

President, Mark One Electric Co, Inc
Rosana is a founding employee of Mark One Electric Co., Inc., a specialty electrical contracting firm. In 1994, she became the President and an owner of Mark One, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company. Her primary focus is to continue to build Mark One’s successes... Read More →
avatar for Herb Sih

Herb Sih

Managing Partner, Think Big Partners
Herb Sih is Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Think Big Partners, a technology focused incubator, innovation center & collaborative workspace for entrepreneurs. Think Big Partners seeks out high potential entrepreneurs, emerging technologies & early stage startups and provides professional... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo, Drones & Robots

11:00am CDT

Food Truck Face Off
Need Lunch Plans? Let Your Stomach Vote!

The Techweek Golden Burger will be bestowed upon the 2015 winner of the Food Truck Faceoff. Let your palates vote for their favorites – mention your favorite food truck with an awesome picture on Twitter with #TechweekKC
Thursday September 17, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Union Station 30 West Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

11:00am CDT

Give Lunch with Google & Harvesters
As you make your way to or from the Expo, take a few minutes to pack a lunch for someone who is hungry. Over 5,000 lunches will be packed and distributed by Harvesters.
Thursday September 17, 2015 11:00am - 5:00pm CDT
TBA 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

11:15am CDT

Big Data Summit: Bridging the Talent Gap
Myles Gartland, Luke Huan, Willian Hsu, UCM; BettyAnn Santa Maria, DST; Adam Taylor, Cloudera
Thursday September 17, 2015 11:15am - 11:50am CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

11:15am CDT

Big Data Summit: IBI Panel
Thursday September 17, 2015 11:15am - 11:50am CDT
Arthur Stillwell 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

11:40am CDT

Emerging City: Next Generation Ecosystems
From being the first to adopt Google Fiber to the latest Cisco smart city contract, the tech industry has long supported KC in its resurgence as an economic and cultural center for the region. This Summit will explore what this innovation has meant for Kansas City and how other emerging cities can take note.
Moderators
avatar for Blake Miller

Blake Miller

Partner, Think Big Partners
Blake Miller is a Partner at Think Big Partners where he focuses on helping entrepreneurs build, launch, and grow their company. Working closely with Cisco and the City of KCMO, Blake is developing the KC Living Lab, a Smart and Connected City Platform. He specializes in User Experience... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Kari Keefe

Kari Keefe

Executive Director, Think Big Foundation
Kari is the founding Executive Director of the Think Big Foundation, private foundation of Think Big Partners, whose mission is to connect people to new futures through social innovation. Think Big Foundation is an organizing partner in the Kansas City Education Innovation Cluster... Read More →
avatar for Maria Meyers

Maria Meyers

Director & Founder, UMKC Innovation Center & U.S.SourceLink
As Network Builder for U.S.SourceLink, Maria Meyers is passionate about helping communities build environments that create entrepreneurs. She helps regions identify assets, create collaborative resource networks, find and fill resource gaps and measure the impact of active entrepreneurial... Read More →
avatar for Neela Mollgaard

Neela Mollgaard

Executive Director, Red Wing Ignite
Red Wing Ignite, is a non profit located in Red Wing Minnesota. We advance innovation, technology and entrepreneurs by bringing together like-minded individuals to create a unique ecosystem. We provides resources, networks and needed expertise for students, startups and businesses... Read More →
avatar for Glenn Ricart

Glenn Ricart

CTO, US Ignite
Glenn Ricart is founder and CTO of US Ignite, a nonprofit creating an ecosystem of innovative applications and services in smart gigabit communities enabled by software-driven infrastructure. US Ignite brings together corporations, cities and regions, government, nonprofits, and academic... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 11:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:10pm CDT

Fireside Chat with Fred Ellermeier
Speakers
avatar for Fred Ellermeier

Fred Ellermeier

Vice President, Black & Veatch
Fred Ellermeier is Vice President and COO of Black & Veatch’s Smart Integrated Infrastructure (SII) business. SII is Black & Veatch’s innovation and technology hub that leverages both a distributed infrastructure development capability along with a world-class data analytics platform... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 12:10pm - 12:30pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:40pm CDT

Drone Experts hosted by The Bunker KC
Moderators
avatar for Sean McIntosh

Sean McIntosh

Executive Director, Bunker Labs Kansas City
Sean is originally from Atchison, KS and spent 13 years in the military as a Navy SEAL. He left active duty in 2012 and started Valor Group which is a recruiting & staffing agency in Kansas City. Sean is an original founder of The Bunker which is a nationwide non-profit dedicated... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for John Ferguson

John Ferguson

CEO, Skynet UAS, Skynet Sales
As a US Marine deployed on several occasions around the world, John Ferguson developed an interest in Technology and travel. As a pilot of Submersible Vehicles and traveling to over 70 + countries the passion for remote technology and robotics continued to grow into the .UAS Industry... Read More →
avatar for Patrick Stuart

Patrick Stuart

Senior Product Manager, Skycatch
Patrick serves as Senior Product Manager at Skycatch where he is responsible for their UAV fleet management and data action software applications.Prior to joining Skycatch, Patrick spent five years modernizing Global Hawk ground control software at Northrop Grumman and over eight... Read More →
avatar for Lou Thurmon

Lou Thurmon

CMO, Two West, Inc.
An expert on retail POS & POW strategies with an emphasis on experiential technology integration, Lou has worked with brands like Belkin, H&R Block, LG, MillerCoors, & Sprint to give insight on how to engage consumers through relational & relevant experiences. Advisory Board Member... Read More →


Thursday September 17, 2015 12:40pm - 1:10pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

1:15pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Keynote with Hortonworks
Don Hilbon, Technical Director, Hortonworks
Thursday September 17, 2015 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

1:30pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Information Builders -- Making Money with Data Analytics
Rado Kotorov, Global VP & Chief Innovation Officer, Information Builders
Thursday September 17, 2015 1:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

2:15pm CDT

Fireside Chat: Jonathan Badeen Co-Founder, Tinder
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Badeen

Jonathan Badeen

Co-Founder & VP of Product, Tinder
Jonathan Badeen, 34, was born and raised in Leawood, KS. In 2012 he co-founded Tinder and invented its now famous swipe gesture. As VP of Product, Badeen directs product & design at the company. Before Tinder, Jon at han developed & designed a variety of apps and took part in an... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 2:15pm - 2:40pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

2:30pm CDT

Big Data Summit: IBM Keynote
Thursday September 17, 2015 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Arthur Stillwell 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Big Data Summit

2:45pm CDT

Design Thinking & Storytelling
Speakers
avatar for Timothy Gaull

Timothy Gaull

Designer in Residence, Lightbank
I’m a globally minded Creative Strategist, Entrepreneur and Design Thinker.Heading the advice of a terrific coach in high school to “Go East Young Man”, from roots in Kansas City, I found myself studying architecture in Boston while working as a graphics and marketing creative... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 2:45pm - 3:05pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

3:00pm CDT

Techweek Hiring Fair
Whether you’re in search of a job in tech or a developer to bring your idea to fruition, the Hiring Fair is all about matching talented people with the right jobs. Employers come to win the war for talent and find the best data analysts, UI/UX designers, developers and more. Candidates meet with the best companies in tech.
Thursday September 17, 2015 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
KC Live! Kansas City Power & Light District, 1100 Walnut St #3000, Kansas City, MO 64106
  Hiring Fair

3:05pm CDT

Venture Investing in the Midwest
Speakers
avatar for Anand Sanwal

Anand Sanwal

CEO & Co-Founder, CB Insights
Anand Sanwal is the CEO & Co-founder of CB Insights, a National Science Foundation-backed big data company, that provides predictive intel into the health of private companies, their investors and the emerging industries they compete in. Customers include NEA, Cisco, Gartner, Upfront... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 3:05pm - 3:20pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

3:10pm CDT

Design Sprint with Useagility
Speakers
avatar for Chrys Sullivan

Chrys Sullivan

CEO, Useagility
Chrys Sullivan is Founder at Kansas City-based UX firm, Useagility. Under her leadership, the company has ranked among KC’s fastest-growing companies. She and her team are elevating exposure of user-centered design as critical to success of digital products at established companies... Read More →


Thursday September 17, 2015 3:10pm - 3:20pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

3:45pm CDT

Big Data Summit: Sprint Keynote
Thursday September 17, 2015 3:45pm - 4:40pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Big Data Summit

4:45pm CDT

Breaking Banks with Mobile
Speakers
avatar for Brett King

Brett King

CEO & Co-Founder, Moven
Brett King is an Amazon best-selling author, a well-known industry commentator, a speaker, the host of the BREAKING BANK$ radio show on Voice America (an Internet talk-radio network with over nine million monthly listeners), and the founder of the revolutionary mobile-based banking... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 4:45pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

5:00pm CDT

Mobile & Health with Sprint Techstars Accelerator
By supporting entrepreneurial initiatives like the Sprint Accelerator, Kansas City is on the cutting edge of developing and delivering new solutions for health care. This summit will introduce you to some of the mobile & health tech companies in the midwest and beyond.
Moderators
avatar for John Fein

John Fein

Managing Director, Techstars
John is the Managing Director for Techstars at the Sprint Accelerator. The Sprint Accelerator powered by Techstars is a three-month, immersive, mentor-driven startup accelerator program for ten selected companies. Based in Kansas City, the program accelerates startup companies that... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Graham Dodge

Graham Dodge

CEO & President, Sickweather Inc.
Member of the Techstars Founders community, and inaugural class of the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator powered by Techstars.As the co-founder and CEO of Sickweather, the world's first real-time map of health, I have been a TEDx speaker, dubbed a 'Social Innovation Rockstar' by Yoxi/BOLD... Read More →
avatar for Amado Guloy

Amado Guloy

CEO, Rex Animal Health
Amado is a scientist turned entrepreneur. He is a chemist by training and is experienced in pharmaceuticals and big data/analytics. Prior to founding Rex Animal Health, he was advising startups and Fortune 500 companies in product development and intellectual property strategies... Read More →
avatar for Benjamin Harvatine

Benjamin Harvatine

CEO, Jolt
Founder & CEO of Jolt (Arch Grants, MassChallenge, & Techstars alumni, funded on Kickstarter), studied Mechanical Engineering & Architecture at MIT, previously a professional beer nerd at Anheuser-Busch InBev
avatar for Davide Rossi

Davide Rossi

Co-Founder & CEO, FitBark Inc.
Davide is a Co-Founder & CEO of FitBark, a startup that is leading the charge in changing the way humans understand the health and the behavior of their dogs. In a previous life, Davide designed Ferrari engines, co-founded BRM Model Cars, managed Oil & Gas projects in Asia and the... Read More →
avatar for Sara Rossi

Sara Rossi

Co-Founder & CMO, FitBark
Sara is the Co-Founder & CMO of FitBark, a startup that's leading the charge in changing the way humans and dogs stay active and healthy together. After working for a few years as a psychologist, she moved into marketing, launching and managing brands such as Energizer, Hawaiian Tropic... Read More →


Thursday September 17, 2015 5:00pm - 5:20pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

5:20pm CDT

Keynote Address with Gov. Jay Nixon
Speakers
avatar for Jay Nixon

Jay Nixon

Governor, State of Missouri
Jay Nixon is serving his second term as governor of Missouri. Over the last seven years, Jay Nixon has made government more efficient, effective and responsive to the needs of Missouri families. While balancing the budget every year, Gov. Nixon has provided record funding for K-12... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 5:20pm - 5:30pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

5:20pm CDT

Starters & Investors Keynote: Jim McKelvey, Square
Speakers
avatar for Jim McKelvey

Jim McKelvey

Co - Founder, LaunchCode
Jim McKelvey is an inventor, serial entrepreneur, pilot, artist, and author. He was recently listed by Inc Magazine as one of 15 entrepreneurs to watch in 2015.

Thursday September 17, 2015 5:20pm - 5:40pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

5:50pm CDT

Raising Capital: Making Your Startup Fundable
Positioning your startup for the best funding is hard to do. Startup and investment pros across business, capital and law converge for a conversation discussing answers that every budding entrepreneur needs to know.
Moderators
avatar for Ed Wilson

Ed Wilson

Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Attorney Ed Wilson focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions. He advises private funds regarding formation, regulatory and investment matters, and he represents companies selling to or taking on investment from private funds. Ed works on entity structuring, preparation of governing... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Fred Coulson

Fred Coulson

Founder & Managing Partner, Five Elms Capital
Fred Coulson is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kansas City-based Five Elms Capital, a $90 million growth-oriented private equity and venture capital firm that invests in software and services businesses; he is also the Founder and Chairman of United Medicare Advisors, a rapidly... Read More →
avatar for Rick Krska

Rick Krska

Chief Executive Servant, InkCycle, Inc.
Rick Krska is the heart and soul of InkCycle, Inc, a world-class remanufacturing facility in the Kansas City area. He utilizes his servant leadership mentality to build and nurture every innovative and technology-driven product within the company's diverse portfolio.
avatar for Nathan Oleen

Nathan Oleen

Partner | Intellectual Property, Husch Blackwell LLP
Attorney Nathan Oleen guides entrepreneurs and investors in developing strategies for acquiring, protecting, licensing and enforcing intellectual property rights worldwide. An engineer, his expertise spans a wide range of technologies including software, networking and Internet technologies... Read More →
avatar for Kelly Pruneau

Kelly Pruneau

Network Manager, Women's Capital Connection
Kelly was a retail entrepreneur, selling her latest business, Scandia Down in 2003. Kelly then spent 5 years with the Women’s Business Center, and in January of 2009 became the Network Manager of the Women’s Capital Connection. Kelly mentors for Pipeline, St. Louis Prosper Accelerator... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 5:50pm - 6:10pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

6:20pm CDT

Starters & Investors Fireside Chat: Jase Wilson, Neighborly
Speakers
avatar for Jase Wilson

Jase Wilson

CEO, Neighborly
Jase is founder & CEO of Neighborly, the Community Investment Marketplace. Before Neighborly, Wilson studied cities, technology and real estate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. While there, he consulted domestic and international city governments on digital technology... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2015 6:20pm - 6:40pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

7:00pm CDT

Launch KC Top 20 Announced
Join us at the Call One happy hour and be the first to hear which 20 companies were selected to advance to the semi-finals! Don't miss out on the chance to mix and mingle with some of Kansas City's most talented and promising young entrepreneurs! 

If you're a LAUNCH competitor, you'll have the chance to pick up your company feedback and speak with the judges who evaluated you that afternoon - make sure to pick their brain and leave with some valuable feedback that you can use to improve your pitch!
Thursday September 17, 2015 7:00pm - 7:25pm CDT
Union Station Techweek Town Square 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  LAUNCH

7:00pm CDT

Ice Cream Social Media Flashback
Thursday September 17, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Kansas City Livestock Exchange Building 1600 Genessee St, 8th floor lobby, Kansas City MO 64102
  Partner Events
 
Friday, September 18
 

8:00am CDT

Launch KC Judging
Friday September 18, 2015 8:00am - 12:00pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  LAUNCH

9:00am CDT

Innovations in Wearable Technology
Garmin creates high-quality, state-of-the-art wearable products that motivate and assist in achieving fitness goals. Whether returning to a healthy lifestyle, or championing the highest level of competition, Garmin provides innovation and inspiration to people at all levels. The discussion today will cover wearable technology, from running watches to smart watches and activity trackers, and how these products can help people achieve active and healthier lifestyles.
Speakers
avatar for Susan Lyman

Susan Lyman

Director of Marketing, Garmin International
Director of Marketing - responsible for global marketing of consumer marine, automotive, outdoor, fitness and wellness markets. Susan works with Garmin associates around the world. She joined Garmin in 1997 after 10 years in engineering and technical sales, and holds a Bachelor of... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

9:00am CDT

Sprint Accelerator: Basecamp
During Techweek KC, the Sprint Accelerator will open its doors for drop-in coworking.  Use our collaborative space to continue the conversations, catch up on work between events or even brainstorm your next big idea!  In 2014, Sprint opened the award-winning Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City – home to the Sprint Mobile Accelerator, Powered by Techstars. The Sprint Accelerator space is also used to deliver year-round programming, including The Mentor Network, STEM programs, corporate innovator engagement, entrepreneurial community collaboration and co-working space for startup organizations.

Follow us on our official Facebook event page and on Twitter @SprintAccel during Techweek for exciting updates!

Friday September 18, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Conference & Expo

9:30am CDT

IKC: Wearable Technology & Beyond
The wearable market has upgraded the look to match the functions. In particular the corporate, sports, and fashion industries are now benefiting from the integration of style and technology. Join us for our interactive panel discussion to explore "Wearable Technology & Beyond".

Group Organizer: We are MENT™
Moderated by Garmin
Moderators
avatar for Susan Lyman

Susan Lyman

Director of Marketing, Garmin International
Director of Marketing - responsible for global marketing of consumer marine, automotive, outdoor, fitness and wellness markets. Susan works with Garmin associates around the world. She joined Garmin in 1997 after 10 years in engineering and technical sales, and holds a Bachelor of... Read More →
avatar for Christine Murray

Christine Murray

Director Policy and Programs, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Christine manages emerging business initiatives reinforcing the Chamber’s Big 5 to make “KC America’s Most Entrepreneurial City” also active in numerous community organizations and held leadership positions with HelloArt and Athena League. Christine has been honored with ACCE’s... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Claude Aldridge

Claude Aldridge

CEO & Co-Founder, Trellie
Co-Founding Trellie in 2012, Claude helped establish the company as one of the prominent brands in the emerging smart jewelry space of wearable technology. Trellie's 1st product was billed the "first wearable for women" and its 2nd is in currently in development. Claude previously... Read More →
avatar for Bruce Ianni

Bruce Ianni

Co-Founder & CEO, ShotTracker
Bruce Ianni, co-founder & CEO of ShotTracker, best described as “Fitbit for basketball” and founder & former CEO of Innovadex, best described as “Google for chemists.” The company went global under his leadership and in January 2009, Ianni was awarded Pipeline’s Innovator... Read More →
avatar for Tiffanie Stanard

Tiffanie Stanard

Founder & CEO, We are MENT™
Tiffanie Stanard is a technology influencer, speaker, and serial entrepreneur, named by Femme and Fortune Magazine as one of the 30 Under 30 Inspiring Women in Philadelphia. Stanard is the Founder and CEO of We are MENT™, a lifestyle wearable technology company that connects females... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 9:30am - 10:05am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

10:15am CDT

IKC: Changing the Game with Robb Heineman
Recognized as one of the most progressive and forward-thinking executives in sports today, Robb Heineman demonstrates the ultimate convergence of sports and technology.

As CEO and a principal owner of Sporting Club, Heineman will tell the story of how they used a fan-first technology vision to create the world-renowned fan experience at Sporting Park, home of MLS team Sporting Kansas City, and one of the most beloved brands in KC.

Subsequently launching tech-spin off, Sporting Innovations, Heineman and team are now using their first-hand experience to help their sports peers use data and technology to learn more about their fans and enhance the fan experience.
Speakers
avatar for Robb Heineman

Robb Heineman

CEO, Sporting Club, Sporting Kansas City, Sporting Innovations
Recognized as one of the most progressive, forward-thinking leaders in sports today, Heineman is the CEO of Sporting Club, the parent organization of Sporting Kansas City, and one of the club’s five principal owners. Heineman also serves as CEO of Sporting Innovations, a technology... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 10:15am - 10:45am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

10:30am CDT

Techweek Expo
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The Expo showcases the newest products and insights from both established Fortune 500 companies and nascent startups. Exhibitors present their ideas and plans for the future in front of thousands of Techweek attendees. Come to the expo for live demos, giveaways and more.
Friday September 18, 2015 10:30am - 5:30pm CDT
Union Station Techweek Town Square 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

10:45am CDT

IKC: Evolving Fan Experience
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Epp

Tyler Epp

Vice President, Business Development, Kansas City Chiefs
Epp has relied upon 20 years of experience in the sports industry, spanning the world of NASCAR, IndyCar, TUDOR United SportsCar, Major League Baseball, and the National Football League to integrate innovative technology into an enhanced fan experience in venues throughout North... Read More →
avatar for Brian Himstedt

Brian Himstedt

Senior Director - Information Systems, Kansas City Royals
Senior Director - I.S. for the Kansas City Royals, former Accenture consultant and interactive marketing solution delivery ad agency lead. Specialty in CRM, sales and marketing solutions. In 6th year in professional sports, collaborating with our media and entertainment business stakeholders... Read More →
avatar for Ilya Tabakh

Ilya Tabakh

CEO & Head Coach, Edge Up Sports
Ilya has a strong academic foundation (MS Computer Engineering and ongoing Ph.D. work in Environmental Engineering) and brings a diverse professional experience to the project from a wide variety of fields including education, energy, marketing, transportation, and technology. In... Read More →
avatar for Andy Tretiak

Andy Tretiak

Chief Marketing Officer, Sporting Club
Andy Tretiak is currently Chief Marketing Officer for Sporting Club, overseeing marketing and brand strategy for Sporting Kansas City, Sporting Park and Sporting Innovations. Upon joining Sporting Club in 2010, he led the rebrand of the Kansas City Wizards to Sporting KC and was instrumental... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 10:45am - 11:05am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

11:00am CDT

Give Lunch with Google & Harvesters
As you make your way to or from the Expo, take a few minutes to pack a lunch for someone who is hungry. Over 5,000 lunches will be packed and distributed by Harvesters.
Friday September 18, 2015 11:00am - 5:00pm CDT
TBA 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

11:05am CDT

IKC: DC to KC: The Startup Partner You Never Knew You Needed
The federal government wants to help your business grow. Learn about Obama Administration initiatives for entrepreneurs and see how the combination of Administration efforts and your tech skills can spur innovation in the public and private sectors.
Speakers
avatar for Douglas Kramer

Douglas Kramer

Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Small Business Administration
Doug Kramer is Deputy Admin. of the U.S. SBA, responsible for managing the agency and efficient operations of its programs. Prior, he served in numerous leadership positions in the Obama Admin. Including: General Counsel (USAID), Deputy Assist. to the President and WH Staff Secretary... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 11:05am - 11:25am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

11:25am CDT

Kansas City: The Challenger Brand
Speakers
avatar for Kevin McGinnis

Kevin McGinnis

Vice President, Pinsight Media+
Kevin McGinnis is vice president of Pinsight Media+, a subsidiary of Sprint, and founding executive of the Sprint Accelerator. In his 20-year career at Sprint, Kevin has performed in a multitude of functions and various stages of new and emerging businesses – long distance, Internet... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 11:25am - 11:45am CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:00pm CDT

Steer Left. Turn Right.
Speakers
avatar for Elise Mitchell

Elise Mitchell

CEO, Mitchell Communications Group
Elise is an accomplished strategic communications professional and founder of two successful companies, both of which she has sold and still leads.  She led her agency to over 500% growth in 5 years to become one of the top 10 fastest growing globally and a two-time Agency of the... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 12:00pm - 12:15pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:10pm CDT

Tech Trends 2015: The Fusion of Business and IT
Technology is being infused into all facets of society making it almost impossible to separate business and technology strategy. As business and IT are fused together, emerging trends are transforming “business as usual” across industries and geographies. Join Bill as he discusses how 8 trends could revolutionize our lives and our businesses.
Moderators
avatar for Craig Kuckelman

Craig Kuckelman

Kansas City Managing Partner, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Craig serves as the Managing Partner of Deloitte in Kansas City. Prior to this role, he served as the Deloitte Tax Partner-in-Charge in Kansas City since 2003, where he led the tax practice and growth initiatives in the marketplace. Craig serves clients in a variety of industries... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Bill Briggs

Bill Briggs

Chief Technology Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Bill Briggs is Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte Consulting LLP.His 17+ years with Deloitte have been spent delivering complex transformation programs for clients in a variety of industries (including Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer Products, Telecommunications, Energy... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 12:10pm - 12:30pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:20pm CDT

Future of Digital Content
Join industry leaders discuss current and future trends in digital content relating most specifically to content marketing, PR and advertising. 
Moderators
avatar for Ethan Whitehill

Ethan Whitehill

Two West, Two West
CEO of Two West, Inc., a retail marketing firm specializing in deep customer engagement. We help clients build brands through environments and experiences.

Speakers
avatar for Laura Blaydon

Laura Blaydon

VP, Strategy & Content, MU/DAI
Throughout Laura’s nearly 20-year career, she’s been focused on creating meaningful content and digital experiences that connect people and brands. Laura's specialties include strategic content visioning, cross-channel digital strategy, organizational strategy and governance... Read More →
avatar for Ryan O'Connell

Ryan O'Connell

Vice President, Influence & Co.
Ryan O’Connell is the Vice President of Influence & Co., a company specializing in extracting knowledge to create and distribute content that fuels companies’ executive branding and content marketing efforts. In less than three years, Ryan has grown Influence & Co. into one of... Read More →
avatar for Allison Way

Allison Way

Director of Content Strategy, MMGY Global
Allison specializes in content marketing strategy, management and execution for a number of brands in and out of the travel industry. She creates content marketing plans, manages new and repurposed content efforts and deploys content cross-channel. Allison's client portfolio includes... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 12:20pm - 12:40pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:35pm CDT

Culture as a Competitive Advantage
Moderators
avatar for Jon Copaken

Jon Copaken

Principal, Copaken Brooks
Active in commercial real estate for more than 25 years, Jon is involved in the entire development process, including major tenant office and retail leasing, financing, land acquisition, zoning, and construction. He is also instrumental in Copaken Brooks' leadership and strategic... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Amy Ellzey

Amy Ellzey

Vice President, Talent & Culture, DSI
As a Talent and Culture leader I have responsibility for shaping the human resources vision, culture, talent and development strategies enabling DSI to meet rapidly-changing business and market requirements.  I have extensive experience in organizational development, change management... Read More →
avatar for Bambi George

Bambi George

Director, Business Operations, Valorem Consulting
Business/IT professional background currently managing business operations for Valorem which includes everything from Accounting, HR, IT to the PMO, which leads our delivery teams. I am always working with my teams to grow and develop our people as well as find faster, better ways... Read More →
CS

Craig Slawson

Wizard, Slawson Energy, Epoch Developments & Colorado Incubators
Serial Entrepreneur with 6 startups including the precursor to the iPad, smarthome embedded devices / innovations, energy and a retail chain. And oh, BTW, 34 years in energy exploitation. Now embarking on urban core re-use projects just because.

Friday September 18, 2015 12:35pm - 1:05pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

12:45pm CDT

eBay: How To Stand Out In Silicon Valley
Speakers
avatar for Brooke Heck

Brooke Heck

Vice President and Practice Lead, Phenomblue
Brooke is a VP and Practice Lead at Phenomblue, a connected communications firm. An acclaimed business leader with past experience working with Disney and GE, and an experienced entrepreneur, having launched two startups in the healthcare and wellness space, Brooke now works cross-industry... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 12:45pm - 1:00pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

1:00pm CDT

Transforming the Fan Experience in Sports
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration Required. RSVP Here!

Two Kansas City companies are focused on transforming the fan experience to create an in-stadium experience that makes it worth leaving the couch.

Sporting Innovations and Populous invite you to join us for complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres at the scenic Three Points rooftop event space. 

Attendance: Open to the first 60 registrants to arrive.

Parking Instructions: There is limited free parking available in our parking lot on the east side of our building along Main. You may also take the Techweek trolly as we are on the route from Union Station to Power & Light. Please enter the Sporting building through the door on the north side of the building where you will be greeted.
Friday September 18, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Three Points at Sporting Club 1511 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, MO 64108
  Parties

1:05pm CDT

Move Forward. Simplifying Sprint.com.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Bedell

Jason Bedell

Group Technical Director, VML
Jason joined VML in May 2012, playing a lead role on the Hill's Pet Nutrition team that works closely with Colgate-Palmolive. Supporting a client with a vast global footprint, he oversees all technical strategic planning and execution with technical teams around the world. As an... Read More →
avatar for Tyler Hilker

Tyler Hilker

Associate Director, Experience Design, VML
Tyler works for the client’s client, identifying and addressing alignment issues between stakeholders. Drawing on over a decade of multidisciplinary, people-centered design experience, he helps develop the architecture & experiences that matter to end-users and bottom lines alike... Read More →
avatar for Anna Savignano

Anna Savignano

Director, Digital Production & Strategic Initiatives, Sprint
Anna leads the Digital Production team at Sprint, creating digital experiences for consumer and business sales, self-service and brand. Prior to joining Sprint, Anna’s experience include significant management consulting and systems integration. Her expertise lies in web strategy... Read More →
avatar for Adam Seitz

Adam Seitz

Group Creative Director, VML
With over 15 years of digital creative direction, leadership, digital strategy, interface design, mobile/app creation, development and advertising experience, Adam has a unique talent for creatively combining visual flair, conceptual thinking and technical functionality while nurturing... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 1:05pm - 1:35pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

1:10pm CDT

Behind the Scenes 3-D Printing
From prosthetics, to clothing, to medicine; 3D printing is making life altering discoveries at a rapid rate. Join us in these hands on talks around 3D printing and robotics.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Brantman

Tom Brantman

Create Catalyst, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Outgoing, creative business leader with 9 years of experience leading innovation in the corporate environment. Currently leading the CREATE small business incubator inside Hallmark Cards Inc. as well as running a start-up bicycle tool business, Townie Syndicate. Competitive cyclist... Read More →
avatar for Dima Elissa

Dima Elissa

CEO & Founder, VisMed-3D
In 2015, Dima was selected by Chicago Tribune’s BlueSky Vault as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in Chicago. Her current venture, VisMed-3D, a biomedical design and consulting firm, is in keeping with her thirst for new technology and innovation. VisMed-3D is a leader in 3D biomedical... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 1:10pm - 1:40pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

1:40pm CDT

Using IBM Watson Cognitive Services In Your Business
IBM’s Watson Technology has moved from the game room – where Watson defeated Jeopardy champions in 2011 – to the boardroom and can now be integrated into businesses of all size via the Cloud.

IBM Cloud Architect Russell Beardall will discuss how you can add IBM Watson Services on the Bluemix Cloud to allow your app to learn, reason, and consider context. Watson Cognitive Services are adaptable, interactive, and contextual in the way they provide information.

Instead of simply returning prepared responses, these services provide answers based on what they know to be correct, relying on information they’ve acquired over time. The more data you feed your app, the smarter it gets!
Speakers
avatar for Russell Beardall

Russell Beardall

Cloud Architect, IBM Corporation
Over two decades of success in Cloud Architecture, Development, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Instruction/Course Development, and Project Management. I enjoy the collaborative process and the inventive nature of problem solving and I am energized by helping others to succeed... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 1:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

1:45pm CDT

Fireside Chat with OrderUp & Revolution
Moderators
avatar for David Hall

David Hall

Partner, Revolution Ventures
David Hall is a Partner at Revolution Ventures and is responsible for investment sourcing, execution and oversight for portfolio companies. He serves as a Board Observer for Revolution Money, Booker, Vinfolio, SnagFilms, BenchPrep and Homesnap. David received his BA in Economics from... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Chris Jeffery

Chris Jeffery

Co-Founder & CEO, OrderUp, Inc.
Jeffery drives the growth, vision and strategy of the company while overseeing the technological innovation that makes OrderUp one of the fastest growing online and mobile food ordering and delivery marketplaces in the country. OrderUp was acquired by Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) in July... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 1:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

2:05pm CDT

Ecosystem Groups Bring Investment
As educators and leaders look to reform and reinvent education, technology continues to find its way into the classroom and in some cases is becoming the classroom. Hear from educators, students, and technologists about how blended learning and new models and technology that are transforming education.
Moderators
avatar for Josh Rowland

Josh Rowland

Vice Chairman, Lead Bank
Josh Rowland is the VIce Chairman of Lead Bank, a Missouri-chartered commercial bank, the Executive Director of Lead Business Advisors, and Lead Ventures, an early stage investment group. Prior to joining the bank in 2008, Josh was a commercial litigator. He received his BA from Stanford... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Allison Engel

Allison Engel

Co-Founder, Dell for Entrepreneurs
Allison Conkright Engel leads Dell for Entrepreneurs. Prior to Dell, Allison worked for various startups, leading their Southwest expansion efforts. She has more than 15 years of experience in media and marketing and has worked for several iconic brands.
avatar for Christopher Langford

Christopher Langford

Director of Corporate Venture Capital, Lowe's Companies
Chris Langford is the Director of Corporate Venture Capital for Lowe's Companies. He has more than 10 years of experience in corporate strategy, investment and innovation and is responsible for leading the Corporate Venture Capital group at Lowe's.
avatar for Wally Meyer

Wally Meyer

Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, University of Kansas
Corporate experience in senior marketing positions at Gillette, Nabisco and Sprint followed by entrepreneurial undertakings and successful exits as CEO in four smaller organizations in start-up, turnaround and two high growth venture environments, one of which resulted in a successful... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 2:05pm - 2:30pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

2:15pm CDT

On-demand Insights with Uber
Curated wine, a personal stylist, your dog walker, and personal shopper or assistant and so much more are all available on demand at your fingertips thanks to modern technology. In this summit we’ll show you how to lifehack your daily tasks and use the latest and great startups to gain control of your day to day.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Hung

Andy Hung

General Manager, Uber
Andy Hung is a General Manager at Uber, a technology company whose mission is to help make transportation as reliable as running water. Prior to Uber, he studied Economics at Yale and has an MBA from Kellogg. Andy is particularly interested in mobile behavioral economics - or why... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 2:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

2:30pm CDT

Children & Gaming: The Kids Are Alright
Speakers
avatar for John Kreicbergs

John Kreicbergs

President, Kid Rocket Studios
John is a 16 year veteran of the Kansas City advertising scene with a focus on digital strategy and engagement. He’s the general manager for Propaganda3’s product app development efforts, the president of the children's entertainment startup Kid Rocket Studios, and a co-founder... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

2:35pm CDT

Creating a Center for Collaborative Innovation and Technology for KC
Moderators
avatar for Nate Olsen

Nate Olsen

Business Development Strategist, Cremalab
Nate is the Business Development Strategist for Cremalab, a dynamic team of product designers, developers, and business strategists specializing in building digital products for startups and evolving brands. He is also CoFounder of 1 Million Cups, a weekly educational program designed... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Bob Berkebile

Bob Berkebile

Partner, Sustainable Development Partners Kansas City
Bob Berkebile, Metropolis Magazine’s Game Changer Emeritus & co-founder of Sustainable Development Partners KC & BNIM Architects focuses on Urban Acupuncture (investment of leadership, design & capital to stimulate catalytic positive change). SDPKC’s Westport Commons is positioned... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Condon

Matthew Condon

CEO, Bardavon Health Innovations
Matt is recognized nationally as an Entrepreneur to Watch by repeatedly forming game-changing companies that bring positive disruption to the marketplace. Matt focuses most of his startup efforts in the field of healthcare services and “Big Data” technology, and his portfolio... Read More →
avatar for Michele Weigand

Michele Weigand

Chief Transformation Officer, National Security Campus operated by Honeywell
Michele Weigand is the Chief Transformation Officer at the National Security Campus operated by Honeywell where she develops and evaluates potential business opportunities that enhance the National Nuclear Safety Administration’s mission. Weigand is also the Managing Partner for... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 2:35pm - 3:00pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

3:05pm CDT

Progressive Learning in Kansas City
Speakers
avatar for Jordana Gustafson

Jordana Gustafson

Portland Campus Director, Code Fellows
Jordana Gustafson is director of Code Fellows in Portland, Oregon. She spent more than a decade as a producer and reporter for National Public Radio stations and programs. In the 80's, she watched her dad teach computer programming to the neighborhood kids on makeshift plywood tables... Read More →
avatar for Brendan Lind

Brendan Lind

Executive Director, LaunchCode
Brendan Lind is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of LaunchCode, an organization paving new pathways to economic opportunity and upward mobility through apprenticeships and job placement in technology. Brendan graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2015 3:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
DSI Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

3:10pm CDT

Closing Keynote: Growth is not a Hack with John Jantsch, Duct Tape Marketing
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John Jantsch

Founder, Duct Tape Marketing
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker and author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling, The Commitment Engine and The Referral Engine and the founder of the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network.

Friday September 18, 2015 3:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  Conference & Expo

3:30pm CDT

LAUNCH KC Finals and Awards
Don't miss the LAUNCH Finals, where the best of the best come together to convince our panel of experienced venture capitalists, angel investors and tech-all stars that their startup is the most worthy of investment! Come witness the excitement as finalists are announced one at a time, just before presenting and our accomplished panel asks the toughest questions of each startup in turn! Competitors will do their best to answer judges' questions in order to be crowned the LAUNCH Champion and win $50,000 in cash and prizes PLUS the right to pitch at Techweek Miami at the LAUNCH National Championship for a $50,000 + cash investment!
Friday September 18, 2015 3:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Sprint Stage 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
  LAUNCH

5:00pm CDT

Capture KC: A Community Filmmaking Project

  1. YOU shoot the films.

  2. THEY edit them.

  3. WE all watch movies about our two cities in CAPTURE



A unique 48-hour crowd-sourced film challenge taking place in Kansas City and Chattanooga, CAPTURE invites you to shoot five, 30-second video clips of your city around a theme in one day. Then, the next day, teams of professional editors and musicians take the footage and turn it into short films. Finally, we all get together and watch the films and party!  

On Sept. 18-20, Gigabit cities Chattanooga and Kansas City challenge people in both cities to shoot and submit film clips around a specific theme (TBA Friday night). Founded by AVA in 2013, the Capture Film Project joins you with professional filmmakers, editors and musicians to create short films that highlight our two cities. 

The event will take place at the end of TechWeek in Kansas City, Sept. 18-20, 2015. 

Capture is organized in Kansas City by KC Digital Drive, the KC Film + Media Office and Film Society KC. It is organized in Chattanooga by AVA.

Friday September 18, 2015 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Union Station 30 West Pershing Road Kansas City, MO 64108
  Partner Events

8:00pm CDT

Free Concert: The Joy Formidable
Friday September 18, 2015 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
KC Live! Kansas City Power & Light District, 1100 Walnut St #3000, Kansas City, MO 64106
  Concert
 
Saturday, September 19
 

12:00pm CDT

Techweek Hackathon
Limited Capacity seats available
Registration Required. Register now!

Techweek is proud to host a 24-hour hackathon - join developers and hackers for an all-day frenzy of fun, camaraderie and coding. At the end, each team will have created an entirely new application that they will showcase to a panel of judges in the hopes of being crowned the winners!

Saturday September 19, 2015 12:00pm - Sunday September 20, 2015 12:00pm CDT
Sprint Accelerator 210 W 19 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
  Hackathon

10:00pm CDT

Free Concert: White Panda
Saturday September 19, 2015 10:00pm - 11:30pm CDT
KC Live! Kansas City Power & Light District, 1100 Walnut St #3000, Kansas City, MO 64106
  Concert
 
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