MKE Tech Hub Coalition Transitions Milwaukee Tech Week to Milky Way Tech Hub, Elevating Collaboration and Celebrating WI Tech Month

Milwaukee – MKE Tech Hub Coalition has announced that it will be transitioning Milwaukee Tech Week to the Milky Way Tech Hub, as part of a broader effort to promote collaboration and support WI Tech Month. This strategic move underscores the pivotal role the two tech hubs play in fostering collaboration, amplifying the tech ecosystem, and celebrating the achievements of the Wisconsin tech industry and its community members.

WI Tech Month is a month-long celebration of the tech industry in Wisconsin that has taken place since 2021. The Initiative is led by Milky Way Tech Hub and Latinos in Tech. Governor Tony Evers issued a proclamation recognizing October as WI Tech Month, and the distinction has continued ever since. WI Tech Month provides a platform for companies, organizations, and individuals to showcase their innovations, expertise, and accomplishments. Now, with the seamless incorporation of Milwaukee Tech Week programming, this annual event will reach new heights, showcasing the strength and potential of the tech industry in the state.

This move illustrates the MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s commitment to a unified approach toward connecting the tech community and celebrating innovation across Wisconsin. MKE Tech Hub Coalition will continue to host signature events during WI Tech Month including Meet the Meet Ups, Startup Showcase, and the Healthtech MKE Pitch Event.

“This transition represents an important milestone in our journey of collaboration and community-building for the Milwaukee tech ecosystem,” said Kathy Henrich, CEO of the MKE Tech Hub Coalition. “By bringing together Milwaukee Tech Week with WI Tech Month, we aim to unite Wisconsin’s tech community, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and innovation to drive positive change.”

Past attendees of Milwaukee Tech Week will be glad to learn that the event’s community-led programming will now be incorporated into WI Tech Month. Entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who attended Milwaukee Tech Week in years past will have an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and forge transformative partnerships throughout the entire month of October.

“The addition of Milwaukee Tech Week to WI Tech Month marks a transformative expansion of our collective impact,” explained Nadiyah Johnson, founder of the Milky Way Tech Hub and its parent company, Jet Constellations. “We are excited for the addition of MKE Tech Week with Wisconsin Tech Month. The Milky Way Tech Hub is well positioned to leverage this moment to continue to foster an environment that emphasizes justice, equity, and inclusion through technology. I’m excited for the continuous growth of WI Tech Month and its potential to grow our tech ecosystem while propelling economic growth, spurring job creation, and positioning Wisconsin as a premier tech destination for all people, especially those from groups that have historically been excluded from economic prosperity.”

Individuals and organizations eager to participate and engage with WI Tech Month can sign up to receive updates on WI Tech Month and how to get involved. 

For organizations interested in supporting WI Tech Month including sponsorship opportunities contact Zech@jetconstellations.com

MKE Tech Hub Coalition
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is a non-profit organization committed to inclusively growing the Milwaukee tech sector in order to create enduring regional prosperity and life-changing jobs. Formed in late 2019, over 135 member organizations collaborate to attract individuals and businesses to the region, grow a diverse talent pipeline, and scale the innovation ecosystem. Underlying all initiatives is an intentional focus on increasing the diversity of our tech talent. To learn more, visit www.mketech.org.

About Milky Way Tech Hub
The Milky Way Tech Hub is realizing the vision that Milwaukee is a tech hub where Black people and other people of color are able to thrive in the field of technology. Through a community-based grass-roots effort Milky Way Tech Hub has begun attracting national and international entrepreneurs to Milwaukee in addition to supporting the local talent already here. The Milky Way Tech Hub’s goal is to use its resources, programs, and community partnerships to create equitable opportunities within Milwaukee’s tech ecosystem.

About Latinos in Tech
Fostering the next generation of Latin@ tech professionals is just one of the reasons why Latinos in Tech (LIT) was launched in 2019. LIT aims to get Latin@s in the field together to support and develop one another through resource-sharing, special events, and professional development opportunities.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.