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Building Future Forward Tech Ecosystems
October 4, 2023 -5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Unlock the potential of community-driven tech and innovation at the second annual Urban Future Showcase, presented by Discovery World in partnership with American Family Insurance. As a cornerstone of the Urban Future Ecosystem, this event aims to facilitate transformative educational experiences and engage the community in conversations that matter.
This event is a part of the offical WI Tech Month Calendar.
Why attend?
🌆 Collaborative Impact: Learn how leading organizations are working together to make a lasting change in Milwaukee.
🗨️ Community Voice: Share your thoughts and concerns on what would be most beneficial for your community.
📚 Future-Focused Education: Gain insight into how we’re empowering the next generation through skills training and career path awareness.
🔍 Q&A Session: Have your questions answered by experts during a dynamic Q&A.
Program Highlights:
Opening Remarks: A 10-15 minute keynote discussing the future of tech innovation in Milwaukee, followed by a Q&A.
Spotlight Presentations: Representatives from Sherman Phoenix, The Milky Way Tech Hub, Journey House, and Young Enterprising Society will showcase their latest projects and upcoming initiatives.
Community Forum: Open-floor discussions where community members can provide feedback and express their needs.
Our Esteemed Partners:
Sherman Phoenix (Represented by Dr. Stacia Thompson)
The Milky Way Tech Hub (Represented by Nadiyah Johnson)
Journey House (Represented by Quentin Prince)
Young Enterprising Society (Represented by Que and Khalif El-Amin)
Join us for an evening of inspiration, dialogue, and actionable insights. Together, let’s envision a brighter future for Milwaukee’s urban landscape.
Speaker: Adonica Randall
Adonica Randall, president and CEO of Pewaukee-based Abaxent, LLC, is the leader of the only technology solutions company that is a certified minority/woman-owned business by an African American. In the mid-1970s, she graduated with a computer science/ele ctric al engineering degree from Missouri School of Science and Technology, a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Marquette University and received a patent in MRI suite lighting in the 1980s.
🎟️ Reserve your seat today! We look forward to engaging with you.
Parking and refreshments will be available.
Sponsored by:
American Family Insurance