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Join GVSU at Tech Week GR and Confluence Festival!
August 15, 2023
From September 18-23, GVSU will be engaged in two premier events in Grand Rapids, Tech Week GR and Confluence Festival.
Tech Week Grand Rapids is a multi-day collection of events designed to showcase the region's vibrant tech community. From hands-on tech exhibits to panel discussions, pitch competitions to networking opportunities, this is a must-attend event. Kicking off Tech Week GR is a special keynote and Q&A featuring Malcolm Gladwell on Monday, September 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.
GVSU’s focused sessions include the following:
- Tuesday, September 19 – Creative Solutions that Change Lives: The Engineering and Computing Mindset
- Wednesday, September 20 – GVSU Tech Talks
- Thursday, September 21 – GR in XR
Full event details and registration can be found here: https://www.techweekgr.com/
Confluence Festival is a multi-dimensional ideas festival that connects art, music, science, and tech through programs and shared experiences. This event will be held on Saturday, September 23 from 10 am to 7 pm in Rosa Parks Circle, downtown Grand Rapids. More information on Confluence can be found at http://confluencefest.com
GVSU is a proud presenting sponsor for the FIZ (Future Innovators Zone) which will feature interactive exhibits from the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, Information Technology Division Innovation and Research, Art Gallery, and the Regional Math and Science Center.