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Aviation innovation can improve how we fly: Learn more at April 23 Tech Council luncheon

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Join us mid-day Tuesday, April 23, in Madison to hear from experts in Wisconsin who are helping to define the future of aviation through their work. Panelists are Jon Heup, president of Racine-based DeltaHawk Engines, an aircraft engine manufacturer; and Dave Kettner, president of Virent, a bio-based fuel company in Madison that recently powered a flight from London to New York using only 100% sustainable fuel.

Is Wisconsin a bright hub for fusion technology? Find out July 18 at Tech Council luncheon

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The emergence of fusion energy startup companies and the continued growth other companies in the fusion space is prompting speculation that Wisconsin could become a leader in the race for a carbon-neutral, well-powered future. Learn more by attending the Tuesday, July 18, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

WID’s “Responsible Innovation Hub” topic at May 23 Tech Council luncheon in Madison

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From AI to biotechnology, and from robotics to environmental challenges, innovative technologies can disrupt economic markets, human welfare and more. Learn more about Wisconsin’s new Responsible Innovation Hub by attending the Tuesday, May 23, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

Local talent, global reputation: Video gaming growth topic at April 25 Tech Council luncheon

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Video game enthusiasts often cite U.S. creation hubs such as Seattle, Orlando and Austin, but a city that pops up on chat screens these days is Madison. Learn more about local gaming companies and what they’re producing by attending the Tuesday, April 25, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

State efforts to boost venture capital topic of March 28 Tech Council luncheon

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Young companies need capital to grow, create jobs and add value to the economy. Securing angel and venture capital is one way of obtaining that kind of startup money. Learn about two public-private funds – one recently authorized and a second proposed in Gov. Tony Evers’ biennial budget – by attending the Tuesday, March 28, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

UW-Madison’s single biggest major is Comp Sci: Learn why that matters

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From producing graduates who are ready for today’s tech-oriented jobs to spinning off young companies to working with companies on research projects, the UW-Madison Department of Computer Sciences is one of the university’s fastest-growing assets.

For consumers and companies: What are pros, cons of data privacy regulation? Learn more Jan. 24 in Madison

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Whether it plays out in Congress, in the hall of state Capitols or a combination, the debate over data privacy is likely to command much more attention in 2023. What are the factors consumers, companies and policymakers need to consider in devising a fair and comprehensive approach? Learn more about the pros and cons of state and federal data privacy regulation at the Tuesday, Jan. 24, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

How ‘chemistry of life’ can help fight disease topic of Nov. 22 Tech Council luncheon

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Metabolism is the set of life-giving biochemical reactions that enable human cells to grow, develop and maintain physiological stability while adapting to external change. But what happens when metabolism goes array? Many diseases and conditions, some rare but some as prevalent as cancer, can take root. Researchers from the Morgridge Institute for Research, a private biomedical research body housed within the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, will talk about their work and the broader UW-Madison focus on metabolic health at the Tuesday, Nov. 22, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

Data is redefining health care: Learn how Epic Research and ‘Cosmos’ are pivotal to progress at Sept. 27 luncheon in Madison

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Experts have forecast for decades that smart use of digital health data would someday reinvent medicine. Combined with the rise of genomic or “personalized” medicine, that prediction is becoming reality. Hear at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison from members of the Verona-based Epic Systems team on how one of the world’s largest health-related databases is helping patients and clinicians alike.

Electrifying our highways: How Wisconsin can lead the way topic of July 26 Madison luncheon

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Wisconsin is one of three states that allows high-voltage direct current transmission lines and communications fiber to be buried in certain highway rights-of-way, which holds enormous potential for electric and connected vehicles and distribution of solar and wind energy. Learn more about the technology and why other states are looking to embrace the Wisconsin example Tuesday, July 26, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

Nuclear power: Part of a decarbonized future? Learn more at May 24 Tech Council luncheon

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A proposal by La Crosse-based Dairyland Power Cooperative to build a “next-generation” nuclear power plant reflects a global renewal of interest in atomic energy to fight climate change and cut reliance on unstable oil and gas sources while meeting core electricity demands. Learn about the Dairyland plan and the larger debate Tuesday, May 24, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

Putting a charge in the electric vehicle movement: Learn more at March 29 Tech Council luncheon

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The war in Ukraine, rising oil prices and renewed environmental warnings have combined to elevate the question: What is the realistic state of the electric vehicle industry and its related infrastructure? Learn more Tuesday, March 29, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.

Record early stage investments in 2021 topic of Feb. 22 Tech Council luncheon in Madison

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Wisconsin early stage companies collectively raised at least $810 million from angel and venture capitalists in 2021, shattering the state’s previous record and continuing a six-year upward trend. What does the investment surge mean for Wisconsin? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 22, for a deeper look at deal data collected by the Wisconsin Technology Council and to hear from an investor and company executive who were part of the record-breaking year.

Cryptocurrency topic of Jan. 25 Tech Council Madison luncheon

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Learn more about crypto by attending the Tuesday, Jan. 25, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Panelists are Bob Van Kirk, vice president of treasury and commercial payment solutions at Horicon Bank and Justin Webb, data privacy and cybersecurity attorney at Godfrey & Kahn.

‘Space: Why do we care?’ topic of Sept. 14 Tech Council in-person luncheon in Madison

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Wisconsin has been at the forefront space science and engineering since the days of pioneer satellite meteorologist Verner Suomi and Mercury 7 astronaut Deke Slayton. Join us Tuesday, Sept. 14 to hear about Wisconsin’s renewed role in looking to the skies – and why it should matter to you.