Milwaukee School of Engineering’s fall career fair connecting students with employers across software, engineering, and IT roles. Confirm employer lists, dress code, and registration on MSOE Career Connections.
Informal Fox Valley / Green Bay cybersecurity hangout from 920Sec (Grassr00tz sibling community). No slides or sales pitches—just practitioners, students, and the curious swapping trench stories over food. Show up when you can after work.
Wisconsin Central Security’s monthly infosec hangout for Wausau-area defenders, hackers, and appsec folks. No dues and no required talks—meet new people, talk shop, and leave when you’re ready.
Milwaukee-area public hacker meetup returns for October at Burnsie’s. Food and drink from the bar are welcome in the room—connect with fellow hackers and check dc414.org for community updates.
Mitobyte’s Saturday morning coding and networking hangout for Milwaukee developers of all levels. Bring a laptop for solo or collaborative work, or just talk shop over coffee at Wantable Cafe.
Join the University of Wisconsin E-Business Consortium for this premier annual conference at Monona Terrace in Madison, featuring cutting-edge business technology trends, strategic insights, and innovative research. This comprehensive event brings together business leaders, technology executives, and industry experts to explore emerging technologies, digital transformation strategies, and best practices that drive organizational success. Learn about the latest developments in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital innovation while networking with peers and discovering actionable solutions to today's most pressing business technology challenges.
Regional academic security and privacy research workshop for Midwest faculty and students. Free registration is typical; focus is new collaborations rather than recycled talks, scheduled as a day-trip-friendly Saturday.
Madison JavaScript community roundtable—bring questions, demos, or just listen in. Check the MadJS Meetup calendar for the October venue and RSVP.
Signature Wisconsin Tech Month afternoon from Milky Way Tech Hub at the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN), 5522 26th Ave, themed Connected Through Innovation. Covers AI, cybersecurity, and workforce development, with an AI hackathon running alongside the summit.
Wisconsin Tech Month edition of PINTS at Amorphic Beer (3700 N Fratney St, Milwaukee), comparing what the Brewers and AI programs have in common: success comes down to people. A talk on the fundamentals of AI adoption, then networking.
Community GitHub Copilot workshop, 2–3 hours. Organized by Dev Days (Cameron Vetter, Lance Larsen, Brian Haydin). It takes place at Pewaukee, WI (exact venue after register) (October 14, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM CDT). Check the official listing for registration, cost, and any last-minute room or time changes.
Full day of Milwaukee-area tech community at the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (5522 26th Ave): MKE Tech Hub Coalition Founders Day coworking, a Stand-In Pitch, a CPG panel, a KINected Communities panel, and an evening Kickback Social.
Milwaukee-area BurbSec infosec meetup at Explorium Brewpub Greendale, sponsored by Torq. Networking for security practitioners of all levels. It takes place at The Explorium Brewpub Greendale, 5300 S 76th St #1450a, Greendale, WI (Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM CDT). Community security events fill up; use the official page for tickets and plan extra time for check-in.
Emily Honor Hubbard and Robert Orozco show manufacturing leaders how to pair continuous improvement with AI strategy and turn early adopters into an AI-capable workforce. Opens with a facility tour of Beyond Vision in West Allis, followed by the presentation, Q&A, and networking.
Cross-industry practical AI roundtable. Free. It takes place at Nakoma Golf Club, 4145 Country Club Road, Madison, WI (October 20, 2026, 8:00–10:30 AM CDT). Roundtables stay small; register early if you want a seat.
Monthly lunchtime conversation for Madison-area developers hosted by MADdotNET, Madison's Microsoft .NET community, at The Thirsty Goat (3040 Cahill Main, Fitchburg). Open topics: .NET, cloud, AI tooling, and whatever the table brings.
UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education discussion, drawing on new research, about how AI is reshaping Wisconsin's workforce and innovation economy over the next five to ten years, and what employers, educators, and policymakers should do now. In person in Milwaukee or online.
Virtual conversation from Women in Data – Greater Milwaukee with Dr. Nadiyah Johnson, computer scientist, AI researcher, and founder of Jet Constellations and the Milky Way Tech Hub, on inclusive, human-centered leadership as AI transforms work. Online, with registration through the Wisconsin Tech Month listing.
October gathering of Madison Area Software Developers for talks and peer networking. RSVP on Meetup for location details and any talk lineup updates.
Mitobyte’s October evening coding and networking meetup at Wantable Cafe. Mix of collaborative coding and conversation for Milwaukee software folks at every experience level.
Madison DC608 community red-team night attacking a Hack The Box or similar CTF challenge together on Discord. Free and open to anyone learning penetration testing. This is a virtual Zoom session on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM CDT. Community security events fill up; use the official page for tickets and plan extra time for check-in.
Wisconsin Technology Association session on AI governance—who owns it, who regulates it, and what is working—moderated with ISACA Milwaukee chapter leadership. It takes place at Brookfield Conference Center, 325 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI (Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00–6:00 PM CDT). Check the official listing for registration, cost, and any last-minute room or time changes.
In-person evening at Sage Hall on the UW Oshkosh campus (835 High Ave) exploring the upsides and risks of AI and how to find balance as the technology changes quickly. Free registration on Eventbrite.
Showcase at Ascent MKE (700 E Kilbourn Ave) where teens from The Next Step Tech Lab present the real products and brands they built, part of Wisconsin Tech Month's Women in Tech Week. A good look at Milwaukee's youth tech pipeline.
ASUG Wisconsin chapter meeting for SAP customers at Monona Terrace (1 John Nolen Dr, Madison) focused on accelerating S/4HANA transformation and putting AI to work across the enterprise, followed by a networking social.
AITP's monthly networking event!
Free interactive executive session from Milwaukee School of Engineering on using AI beyond task automation as a thought partner for strategy, including building an AI-powered virtual advisory board and AI-assisted competitive analysis. Capacity is limited to about 30.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition's Founders Day at 313 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee: a day of free resources and coworking for Milwaukee's growing startup and founder community during Wisconsin Tech Month's Midwest Tech Week.
STEM Forward's annual conference on STEM education and talent in southeast Wisconsin at ICC (631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee), with keynotes, breakout sessions, the STEMMY Awards, and student presentations. The 2026 theme is Let's Go: Discovering the Joy in STEM.
Mitobyte hackathon as part of Wisconsin Tech Month bringing developers, designers, and builders together around a meaningful problem for a full day of shipping. It takes place at Penrod, 219 N. Milwaukee St., 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI (Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CDT). Check the official listing for registration, cost, and any last-minute room or time changes.
November edition of 920Sec at Brickhouse in De Pere—practitioner-led, community-first cybersecurity conversation for the Green Bay and Fox Valley scene. All skill levels welcome; leave the pitch decks at home.
Technology, data, and AI track event emphasizing the national security implications of cybersecurity decisions.
The Esri Wisconsin User Group (EWUG) GIS Conference celebrates its 25th year with a two-day event at Lambeau Field focused on geospatial information systems and Esri technologies. The conference serves GIS and IT professionals who build and support mapping, spatial analytics, and enterprise geodata systems, with technical sessions, user presentations, and training content. Attendees can choose one- or two-day registration options and are encouraged to register early online to secure lower rates before late pricing kicks in.
Central Wisconsin infosec folks reconvene at Sconni’s for the November hangout. Informal networking for security ops, researchers, and the curious—no presentations required.
First-Friday-of-the-month dc414 public hacker meetup in West Allis. Casual community night for Milwaukee hackers—more details always at dc414.org.
Saturday morning Code & Coffee returns to Wantable Cafe for three hours of coding and community. Ideal for side projects, pair programming, or meeting Milwaukee engineers over coffee.
November MadJS roundtable for Madison’s JavaScript community. Confirm the month’s venue and topic on the group Meetup page before you go.
Free EDCi in-person conference on network, security, and AI for Wisconsin tech and business leaders, with keynote, customer panel (Endries, WSI, Washington County), and partner breakouts. It takes place at Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI (Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:30 AM–5:30 PM CST). Confirm tickets, the current agenda, and any hotel block on the official page before you book travel.
Mitobyte’s evening coding and networking hangout—bring a laptop or just meet Milwaukee developers over drinks. RSVP so the hosts can plan space.
Annual law-enforcement appreciation luncheon for the Greater Milwaukee security community. Registration page exists; online registration currently unavailable to complete.
Women in Technology Wisconsin and the New Digital Alliance at the FVTC Bordini Center (5 N Systems Dr, Appleton) on how AI is changing classrooms, careers, and communities. Keynotes from Elaine Stephens (Google) and Michelle Schuler (Microsoft), plus breakouts on AI in education, upskilling, and entrepreneurship.
Application/vetted peer CISO summit with Gartner keynote, breakouts, boardrooms, and peer-to-peer meetings. Themes include AI scaling/risk and security as business value.
Informal Madison developer networking across languages, architecture, web, and IoT at Argus. RSVP so hosts can plan seating—working conversations, not a keynote night.
November Milwaukee BurbSec infosec meetup at Explorium Brewpub Greendale. Community networking for cybersecurity practitioners. It takes place at The Explorium Brewpub Greendale, 5300 S 76th St #1450a, Greendale, WI (Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM CST). Community security events fill up; use the official page for tickets and plan extra time for check-in.
Madison's DC608 hacker group meets on its Discord to work through a Hack The Box or similar capture-the-flag challenge together as a team. Free and open to all skill levels; online only.
December 920Sec gathering for Green Bay and Fox Valley infosec folks. Venue listed as TBD on Meetup—confirm the night-of location there before you go. Same no-pitch, community-first vibe.
Year-end WC-Sec hangout in Schofield for Central Wisconsin security practitioners. Informal drinks and conversation—no slides, no dues.
The Wisconsin Digital Government Summit convenes state and local government leaders at Monona Terrace to explore how emerging technologies can modernize public-sector operations and service delivery. Sessions span cybersecurity, AI, data governance, and digital service design, emphasizing real-world case studies and cross-agency collaboration. Registration is free for public-sector attendees, and the event is backed by a broad sponsor roster of technology and consulting firms that support government digital transformation.
December public hacker meetup from Milwaukee’s dc414 crew at Burnsie’s. A low-key way to close the year with the local hacking community.
Mitobyte wraps the year with a Saturday Code & Coffee at Wantable Cafe. Casual coding, collaboration, and Milwaukee developer networking for every skill level.
Evening sibling to Code & Coffee—coding and casual networking with Mitobyte’s Milwaukee developer community. RSVP so hosts can plan space.
Madison JavaScript meetup in happy-hour roundtable format—developers share what they’re shipping and which frameworks are sticking. Informal and useful for staying current in Madison’s JS scene.
Holiday BurbSec MKE meetup sponsored by Cyderes. End-of-year infosec community gathering in Greendale. It takes place at The Explorium Brewpub Greendale, 5300 S 76th St #1450a, Greendale, WI (Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM CST). Community security events fill up; use the official page for tickets and plan extra time for check-in.
AITP's monthly networking event!
Next-year CypherCon at Baird Center continuing as Wisconsin's largest technology and cybersecurity conference.
Inaugural full-day leadership and technology conference from Women in Technology Wisconsin at the Brookfield Conference Center, for women at every career stage and their colleagues, mentors, and allies. Bold ideas, practical sessions, and cross-industry networking.
Official 2027 FutureCon circuit stop. Ignore aggregators claiming Sep 24, 2026 in Milwaukee. Listed date and time: May 20, 2027. Check the official listing for registration, cost, and any last-minute room or time changes.
Full-day cybersecurity education conference at the Overture Center in downtown Madison.
Afternoon on AI/privacy law, pixel-tracking litigation, emerging privacy leaders, and post-breach issues, then a networking social.
Six-hour collaborative AI-assisted coding lab (Claude Code, Copilot, local LLMs). Pizza provided; come-and-go format. Not a lecture.
Statewide startup and tech conference (rebranded Early Stage Symposium) with pitch finals, investor intros, and frontier-tech programming. Top 12 pitch live; winners announced same day.
Midwest VC and innovation day covering AI, fintech, energy/infra, physical AI, logistics, and a builders’ showcase. Keynote Biolinq CEO Rich Yang. Registration required.
First UWGB 24-hour collegiate hackathon themed AI for a sustainable future. Students and recent grads; mentors and judges welcome; prizes advertised.
One-day Midwest IT and cybersecurity forum at Lambeau for C-suite, IT directors, and security pros. Keynote Lucas Jadin; positioned as not death-by-PowerPoint.
Application/vetted peer summit for enterprise CIOs (themes: scaling AI, cyber risk to the board, AI identities, data optimization). Same day/venue family as the Milwaukee CISO summit already deposited — confirm whether CIO and CISO are separate listings or shared branding before publishing both. Distinct from same-day Milwaukee CISO Evanta card.
Annual half-day for Greater Milwaukee tech leaders; CIOs/CISOs on trends and strategy plus networking. Registration coming soon.
Community infosec conference for SE Wisconsin. 2027 dated on BSides Global calendar (day-after CypherCon pattern); official local site not yet rolled to 2027. **Medium.**
Practitioner OT/ICS summit with ~12 sessions across 3 rooms. CFP open through Mar 5, 2027.
Community conference on distributed high-throughput computing (HTCondor, OSPool, OSDF, Pelican). Users, admins, researchers, and resource providers; demos and collaboration. Registration TBA.
