Newark Tech Week 2021

We cater to Newark's tech community through conferences, city-wide discussions, town hall meetings, and a variety of expos to show how powerful the city is. We believe in Newark's mission to become the next Silicon City and we are working towards that goal with pivotal members of the tech community. Newark Tech Week is not just a once a year get-together, it is an initiative with the purpose of uplifting the city and disrupting the tech scene.

Newark Tech Week

We are excited to announce our  6th annual Newark Tech Week!

Multiple Locations In City (Refer To Event Details)

<p>This week-long city-wide activation not only highlights the innovation of our city, but also showcases the amazing tech startups &amp; businesses that thrive here. We bring in 1000+ attendees every year from the New York metropolitan area.</p><p>Newark Tech Week is a well-rounded experience for all levels of tech professionals and tech-adjacent businesses. We collaborate with over 20 organizations and host various amazing activations. </p><p>This year we will be hosting these events:</p>

<h2>Newark Tech Summit</h2><h3>Dec 6th @ 5PM EST | 35 Treat Place, Nwk, NJ</h3><p>THE NEWARK TECH SUMMIT is an annual event dedicated to highlighting key changemakers in the City of Newark within the civic, entrepreneurial, and corporate arenas.</p><p>During this summit we will host a variety of speakers from distinguished businesses and organizations in the city discuss technological evolution in the face of endless change (i.e. pandemic and social change), and an intimate convo with the founder of Dapify, who is changing the way artists are monetizing their music.</p>

<h2>Invest Newark's City Broadband Vendor Expo</h2><h3>Dec 7th @ 9AM EST | NJIT: 184-198 Central Avenue, Nwk, NJ</h3><p>Invest Newark is looking for your business to assist the City of Newark and Newark Fiber over the next two years.</p><p>Join us to learn how you can be a part of growing broadband throughout the city and assist with Smart City initiatives.</p><p>Apply to be a Vendor with the City of Newark and Invest Newark.</p>

<h2>TechUnited's Holiday Innovation Evening at NJIT </h2><h3>Dec 7th @ 5PM EST | 211 Warren St, Nwk, NJ</h3><p>The program will kick off with a welcome from TechUnited CEO and three startup presentations - all companies making an impact on our communities in various ways. After the presentations, there will be a fireside chat on the impact of large corporations in the community and how technology and innovation play a role in facilitating change and growth. We'll also be announcing an exciting Newark-focused activation at the event with Audible!</p><p>**The event is indoors and for fully vaccinated folks only with safety measures in place to ensure a comfortable environment for all. **</p><p>*This is a partnered event with Tech United*</p>

<h2>Women In Tech</h2><h3>Dec 8th @ 5PM EST | Zoom &amp; FB Live</h3><p>WOMEN IN TECH is our annual event dedicated to uplifting and spotlighting trailblazers and change-makers who define themselves as dedicated women to their prospective areas within the vast field of technology. This year we will be going virtual! </p><p>This event was created with everyone in mind, because true  growth can happen anywhere and can stem from anyone. Women led startups out-profit most male lead startups and this is your opportunity to learn how to build your work ethic and gain tips from genius business professionals.</p>

<h2>Partnering with Universities: The Ins and Outs of Academic Entrepreneurship</h2><h3>Dec 8th @ 6PM EST | 211 Warren St, Nwk, NJ</h3><p>NJIT will be hosting an amazing series informing business professionals about the different ways they can partner with NJIT to produce their startup. You will be engaging speaks who will discuss three different programs:</p><ul><li>The Entrepreneur in Residence Fellowship</li><li>The NJIT Venture Fund</li><li>A new and improved standard IP Licensing doc</li></ul><p>*This is a partnered event with NJII*</p>

<h2>Closing The Digital Divide In Newark</h2><h3>Dec 10th @ 10AM EST | Zoom</h3><p>The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated how the digital divide impacts economic opportunities, health outcomes, education, and social equity more broadly. The purpose of this panel is to discuss the potential of Newark Fiber to shrink the digital divide in Newark and to contribute to more engaged and equitable community. </p><p>Specifically, this panel explores the potential of Newark Fiber to enhance civic engagement, and to improve health, economic, and education outcomes in the city. Panelists include: Anthony Avent (Technical Operations Officer, Office of Information Technology, City of Newark); Dr. Diane Hill (Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement at Rutgers-Newark); Dr. Liana Sumney (Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology); and Dr. Gregory Porumbescu (Transparency and Governance Center at Rutgers-Newark). The panel will be moderated by Dr. Suzanne Piotrowski (Transparency and Governance Center at Rutgers-Newark).</p><p>*This is a partnered event with Rutgers University*</p>

<h2>60 Minute Seminars: How To Build An App With No Tools</h2><h3>Dec 10th @ 6PM EST | Zoom &amp; FB Live</h3><p>Yes, no coding experience required. Join us for this virtual class! All you need is a phone and your brilliant mind! </p><p>*This is a partnered event with NJII*</p>

<h2>FRIYAY NERD PARTY</h2><h3>Dec 10th @ 7:30PM EST | 89 Market Street, Nwk, NJ</h3><p>ARE YOU READY TO SMASH!!! NINTENDO STYLE!!</p><p>We are so excited to host you all for our final Newark Tech Week activation, the Friyay Nerd Party!! You do not want to miss this experience. </p><p>We will have Jackbox Team Party Games, giant Jenga, giant Uno, giant Connect 4, and the ULTIMATE SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT. </p><p>You will be able to win various prizes as a participant of the tournament. Please make sure to accept the Google Calendar invite and click this link to submit your  name in the tournament:  <a href="https://forms.gle/gAdhJx4fN5PLyuMBA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/gAdhJx4fN5PLyuMBA</a></p><p>Also we will have pizza, drinks, and tons of fun!!</p>

<p><a href="https://investnewark.org/mission-and-vision/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Invest Newark </a>propels the city’s strong and diverse economy, builds vibrant communities, and creates opportunities for all Newarkers.</p><p>They are a dedicated team of expert planners, economists, and innovators who are driven to insure all Newarkers have the resources to thrive. Invest Newark is not a typical development agency; they go above and beyond to support smaller minority businesses, invest in world class internet service, to maintain intense focus on equity and sustainability.</p><p></p>

<p><a href="https://www.njeda.com/about/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The New Jersey Economic Development Authority</a> (NJEDA) grows the state’s economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development.  NJEDA works in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.</p>

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