Tuesday, September 16

The Next Wave: Tech Week GR on the Lakeshore

An afternoon of the Lakeshore region's innovation economy on display at the Next Center.

By SURGE powered by Lakeshore Advantage

Date and time

Location

65 E 7th St

65 East 7th Street Holland, MI 49423

Agenda

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Registration + Networking

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Welcome

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Startup Spotlights

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Happy Hour

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours

Join us at the Next Center in Holland—a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship and innovation—for an afternoon of high-impact connection and discovery.

Explore West Michigan’s emerging tech and product ecosystem through an Innovation Showcase spotlighting startups that are redefining industries—from mobility and advanced materials to adaptive VR imaging and AI integration.

Get a front-row seat to startup pitches, experience interactive demos, and network with the founders, investors, and changemakers driving the Lakeshore’s innovation economy forward.

Organized by

SURGE powered by Lakeshore Advantage

We help entrepreneurs launch and grow successful companies.

Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Holland, The SURGE Center is a startup hub that offers open coworking, conference rooms and community space. And there are restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops just steps away.