AGENDA
June 4-5, Monona Terrace in Madison
| Wednesday, June 4 | |
| 2 to 3 p.m. | Registration |
| 2 to 2:45 p.m. | Investor only meeting |
| 3 to 5:30 p.m. | ‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ – Top 13 Governor’s Business Plan Contest pitches |
| 5:30 to 7 p.m. | Reception celebrating Wisconsin entrepreneurs |
| Thursday, June 5 | |
| 8 a.m. | Continental breakfast and registration |
| 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. | Keynote speaker Kevin Conroy |
| 9:45 to 10 a.m. | Networking break |
| 10 to 11:10 a.m. | ‘Open Mic’ pitching opportunity In addition to the June 4 “Diligent Dozen” finalist pitches in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Contest, the conference will introduce “Open Mic” pitching for early-stage companies to share their ventures with the audience on the morning of June 5.. Each founder will have two minutes to pitch, with no Q&A afterward, to get as many founders in front of the group as possible. Don’t yet have a formal company? No problem. Tell us what you’re thinking of launching.
Participating entrepreneurs will also have the option to reserve free table space to showcase their business during the designated networking times to further their connections with their businesses. To be eligible to pitch, please fill out this short form. This is on a first-come, first-served basis with a limited number of slots. |
| 11:15 a.m. to noon | Organized networking – check the back of your name badge to find the sticker that matches with which room you’ll be in to network with other conference attendees. |
| Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and keynote speech from Scott Becker |
| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Wisconsin Innovation Showcase |
| 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. | Knock-on effects: How NIH cuts will ripple through economy plenary panel |
| 3:15 to 4 p.m. | ‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ – Top 13 Governor’s Business Plan Contest awards ceremony |