Toledo Tech Events

Join us at our upcoming Morning Member Mixer on February 24 at BGSU from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Levis to learn a bit about The Hatch at Bowling Green State University. The speaker will be Kirk Kern, Director, Hamilton Center from Entrepreneurial Leadership, and emcee for The Hatch. This event is sponsored by BGSU Graduate & Executive Programs in Business. Those that are new to EPIC Toledo are encouraged to attend to learn more about getting involved.

BGSU student entrepreneurs will present their business ideas to alumni investors during The Hatch on April 6, 2017 vying for funds to launch their businesses in a format similar to the popular television show "Shark Tank." This event is streamed to Hatch Watch parties across the country and to several countries throughout the world. What sets The Hatch apart from similar events is that the alumni investors make equity investments providing real money for students to launch real businesses. To date, more than $500,000 has been committed to student startups.

Come to the 3rd edition of Connect IT to learn something new, meet other Information Technology professionals, and discuss the latest IT trends and solutions. The event is being hosted by Dana Information Technology, organized by EPIC Toledo, in collaboration with Tech Toledo.

The evening features small group discussions with other IT Professionals, facilitated by regional experts. Roundtable topics are still to be determined. A wide range of technology professionals are invited to attend: analysts, software engineers, system administrators, IT architects, project managers, and other IT staff, plus vendors.

Schedule

• 5:30pm: Doors open. Enjoy soft drinks and a light meal in the cafeteria, courtesy of our sponsors, as you meet other IT professionals.
• 6:15pm: Welcoming and opening remarks by our hosts, Dana (in the cafeteria).
• 6:30pm: Roundtable session #1 in break-out rooms. Join a group of peers interested in the same IT-related topic. Discuss your latest challenges and learn about solutions.
• 7:00 - 7:15pm: Break. Get some more food and take a restroom break. Head to the room for your next roundtable.
• 7:15pm: Roundtable session #2.
• 7:45pm: Concluding remarks and wrap-up (in the cafeteria).
• 8:00pm: End of event: go home or find a group and head to a nearby bar to continue the discussion.

Connect IT is part of a series of events from EPIC Toledo that is geared toward connecting people in specific industries, related professions, or around important topics. EPIC Toledo strives to connect high-potential emerging leaders to each other and the community, as well as help attract and retain diverse young talent.

While the event is targeted towards Information Technology professionals, anyone applying technology to improve the regional economy is also welcome to participate.

There is no cost to attend, but attendees MUST register ahead of time for security purposes, so we know how much food to get, and to plan specific roundtable topics.

Parking is free and convenient. Park BEHIND the building and enter through the door at the back of the building.

It is time to register for another Connect IT, roundtable discussions for information technology professionals in the Toledo region. Learn something new, meet other IT professionals, and discuss the latest IT trends & solutions.

The evening features small group discussions on IT topics. When you register, select from the 21 general topics (“additional information” on page 2 of the registration form) to let us know what you want to talk about.

• 5:30pm: Doors open, light meal, socializing
• 6:00pm: Welcoming and opening remarks
• 6:15pm: Roundtable session #1
• 7:00pm: Break
• 7:15pm: Roundtable session #2
• 7:45pm: Concluding remarks and wrap-up
• 8:00pm: End of event

There is no cost to attend, but attendees MUST register ahead of time for security purposes, so we know how much food to get, and to plan specific roundtable topics.

Thanks to Expedient for providing food as part of their sponsorship!

Connect IT is part of a series of events from EPIC Toledo which are geared toward connecting people in specific industries, related professions, or around important topics. EPIC Toledo strives to connect high-potential emerging leaders to each other and the community, as well as help attract and retain diverse young talent.

While the event is targeted towards Information Technology professionals, anyone applying technology to improve the regional economy is also welcome to participate.

This year's Connect Tech, by EPIC Toledo, is presented by NextTech sponsored by JumpStart, and hosted by Mercy Health. The theme is Emerging Tech in Healthcare.

From the curious business professional to the side gig enthusiast or technology expert, Connect Tech is an opportunity to discuss emerging trends in technology as they relate to your daily life.

This year's theme was driven by our gracious event host - Mercy Health! We are excited to provide a platform for attendees to learn more about emerging trends in healthcare and how they can relate to other industries.

Topics for breakout sessions:

• Emerging Trends Telehealth: Learn how telehealth is changing the delivery of modern medicine plus get an opportunity to tour the Mercy Health Mobile Stroke Unit.
• The Future of Sports Medicine: Experience a demonstration of Dartfish, a sophisticated motion analysis software that thoroughly analyzes body movement.
• Robotics in Healthcare - Check out NAVIO Surgical System and Da Vinci Community Robot demonstrations.

Connect Tech is free and open to anyone in the community. RSVP required.