Tech and Entrepreneurship Events in Utah

January 2023

1/24/23 - Altitude Labs Demo Day. Demo Day is Altitude Lab's showcase event for Utah startup founders, executives, and aspiring entrepreneurs, university leadership, industry innovators and healthcare professionals. where our startups present to the community and burgeoning entrepreneurs their successes and technology. Register here ($30)

1/23/23 - 1/28/23 - Utah Tech Week. Utah Tech Week is a week-long grassroots community celebration of Utah’s tech and startup scene. Startups, VCs, and community orgs will put together dozens of events serving all stages and sectors of Utah’s tech community. The only events that Utah Tech Week will be organizing is an opening and closing party on November 8th and November 12th. In between, will be dozens of community driven events ranging from breakfasts, lunches, happy hours, dinners, educational panels and workshops on all different verticals and skill sets within tech and startups, yoga sessions, Top Golf, mountain biking, hiking, and whatever creative activity you can think of!

1/12/23 - Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit - 8:30am-1:30pm. Bestselling author and University of Utah Impact Scholar, Dr. Arthur C. Brooks, will keynote the 2023 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit. The Summit presents an opportunity for attendees to gain insights on the future of Utah's economy and the business community's policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Location: Salt Lake City Marriott, Downtown at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Find more information here. 

December  2022

12/15/22 - Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party - 5pm-7:30pm. Benefiting the Food Justice Coalition, the event will feature spirits, appetizers, and networking. Raise funds to feed the homeless in Utah. Location: Hardware Apartments 455 W 200 N, Salt Lake City. Register for the event here.

12/13/22- Women Tech Council Holiday Social - 4pm-5:30pm. Join the WTC for one last event for the year.  In partnership with Adobe and Zions Bank. Location: Zions Technology Center, 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047. Register for the event here (free). 

12/09/22 - WeAngels 101 Q&A - 12pm-1:30pm. WeAngels creates education and engagement programs for all community members to ultimately increase general investment understandings, which will in turn increase investments into these women+ business entities. Join the leaders of WeAngels during this event, and get the chance to ask any questions that you have about the program. Location: The Shop Salt Lake City, 340 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT 8411. Register for the event here (Free). 

12/7/22 - ShePlace Holiday Social - 5:30pm-7:30pm. Toast to the holiday season with fellow ShePlace members, and hear brief remarks from the leaders of the following community organizations that joined the platform this past year. Location: Modern West Fine Art, 412 South 7th West Salt Lake City, UT 84104. Register for the event here ($40). 

12/7/22 - WE LIFT: How To Get On The First Page Of Google - 12pm. Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies and free tools to help your customers find your business in a Google search with Heather Bowers. Lunch is provided. Location: Woodbury School of Business, KB 102, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058. Find out more here. 

12/6/22 - From Concept to Creation: How to Build Your Brand, a Founder Panel Event - 4pm-5pm. A discussion surrounding how these inspiring Utah founders took the steps to get from the initial business "lightbulb moment" to the formation of their unique companies. Location: Kiln Lehi, 2701 N Thanksgiving Way 2701 North Thanksgiving Way Lehi, UT 84043. Register for the event here.

12/6/22 - Venture Capital Deal Forum - 3pm-6pm. The Deal Forum is a pitch event designed for companies in the Seed to Series A stage. For more information reach out to Tara Spalding and Trent Christensen. Location: Kiln SLC, 26 S Rio Grande St #2072, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. 

12/1/22 - Tacos Together Toy Drive and Ugly Sweater Contest - 11am-2pm. Tacos Together is putting on a toy drive throughout the month of November. You can drop off toys at any Dirty Dough or JobNimbus location you can also donate here. On December 1, the toy drive will end with a party at Automotive Addiction. The event will include cool cars, a runway for an ugly sweater contest, and of course, tacos. Location: The Shops at South Town, 10450 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070. Register for the event here.

November 2022

11/30/22 - Seed for Startups: ZinnStarter Final Pitch - 4pm-7pm. Hand-selected UVU student businesses will present a 5-minute pitch with a funding request of up to $2,500, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A from a judging panel made up of UVU Wolverine Fund students. A $1,000 people's choice award will also be available for students. Location: Woodbury School of Business, KB 101 AB,  800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058. Learn more about the event here. 

11/29/22 - Utahns Invited to Attend Prison Demolition - 10am. A public viewing is scheduled for the start of demolition for the old state prison facilities. Crews are scheduled to take down a decades-old prison guard tower, signaling a new chapter in redeveloping the site into Utah’s Innovation Community. Location: 14425 Bitterbrush Ln., Draper, UT 84020 or watch the live stream on The Point YouTube Channel here. 

11/23/22 - 1 Million Cups - 9am - Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square. Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. The 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their elevator pitches to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support. Location: Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square (Second floor across from Rodizio Grill), 367 Trolley Square #D209, Salt Lake City. Free. For more information click here.

11/17/22 - Utah Business Economic Outlook Summit - 8:30am - 4pm. The second-annual Utah Business Economic Summit will include discussions from 30+ speakers about growth, investment, the next generation of startups, inclusivity, etc. Over 700 attendees are expected to attend this in-person event. Location: Hyatt Regency, 170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City. Register for the event here ($199)

11/16/22 - 5th Semi-Annual Demand Gen Summit - 9am-1pm PST. At this event, Founders, CEOs, CMOs and other incredible B2B industry leaders will be sharing their insights on the latest growth strategies and tactics to optimize your marketing and sales funnel. Location: virtual. For more information about the event click here. 

11/16/22 - 1 Million Cups - 9am. Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square. Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. The 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their elevator pitches to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support. Location: Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square (Second floor across from Rodizio Grill), 367 Trolley Square #D209, Salt Lake City. Free. For more information click here.

11/15/22 - Majoring in the Minorities - SLCC - 10am-2pm. This tech conference, put on by Women in CyberSecurity Utah and Mom's Who Code, will feature speakers focused on inclusion in tech with workshops in software development, cybersecurity, and more. Lunch will be provided. Location: Student Event Center at Salt Lake Community College 4600 S Redwood Rd, South Salt Lake, UT 84199. Reserve a spot here. 

11/15/22 - W Collective: Web3 is so Meta - 11am-1pm. A discussion of the basic fundamentals of Web3 and all the key aspects of it; cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain technology, etc., along with why more women need to get involved in the space, both personally and professionally. Speakers include Jen Greyson, Co-founder of CryptocurrenSHE, Krystee Miller, Founder of Building Block, Jon Cheney, Founder of Ocavu, and Charlene Brown, Professor of Blockchain at UVU. Nexus IT is the lunch sponsor. Location: INDUSTRY SLC, 650 500 West Salt Lake City. Register for the event here (free) 

11/15/22 - Kiln SLC Tech Series:FinTech - 5:00 pm-6:30pm. A panel discussion primarily focused on how the current state of the economy is affecting and shaping the FinTech industry at large, followed by a Q&A with our featured panelists, Jeff Erikson, Derek White, Rachel Hofsetter, and Ron Ross. Location: 26 South Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City. Register for the event here (free). 

11/15/22 - ShareHouse and Weapon Agency is sponsoring The Brand Gods: Live Event - 11:45am - 1:30pm. Creative directors and market drivers Manny Carreón (SkullCandy), Ronell Hugh (Qualtrics), Blake Brown (Kizik), and Ash Ram (Weapon Agency) will speak on Brand Connection. Prizes, snacks, music, and a "late night talk show" vibe. Location: Kiln Lehi - 2701 N Thanksgiving Way #100, Lehi. Register for event here (free)

11/14/22 - The Salt Lake Chamber Women & Business Conference/ATHENA Awards Luncheon - 8am - 3:30pm. This event is the primary fundraiser for the Women's Business Center of Utah and recognizes the accomplishments of those helping make a difference here in our local community. This year's conference theme is Explore. Engage. Empower. During the luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber will present the ATHENA International Award to an active member who demonstrates creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential. Location: Grand America Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. Register for the event here ($150)

11/11/22 - Give Blockchain and Free a Girl Fundraiser and Crypto Event - 5pm - 10pm. This event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, Free a Girl, that focuses on the rescue, aftercare, and therapy for girls saved from human trafficking. The event is hosted by Give Blockchain, a startup dedicated to helping nonprofits fundraise on their platform using the power of blockchain. All proceeds will go to Free a Girl and Give Blockchain will match all donations. Location: 2000 N Ashton Blvd Lehi, Utah. Register for the event here ($50 w/dinner or free with the code "freeagirl") 

11/10/22 - BioHive Summit. The BioHive Summit, presented by Mayer Brown is both live and in-person with a morning plenary session, the annual industry awards and an afternoon full of informative breakout sessions featuring an RCQ Track, BioHive Technology Track, and a BioUtah Track.  Location: Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S. West Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Register for the event here ($350)

11/9/22 - 1 Million Cups - 9am. Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square. Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. The 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their elevator pitches to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support. Location: Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square (Second floor across from Rodizio Grill), 367 Trolley Square #D209, Salt Lake City. Free. For more information click here.

 11/9/22 - Hot Topics in Equity Compensation and Tax Issues for Emerging Companies -12pm-1pm. This discussion will focus on the most frequently asked questions and hot topics related to equity compensation and tax matters affecting emerging companies and their investors. This session is in-person only, lunch will be provided. Location: Silicon Slopes offices, 2600 Executive Pkwy #140, Lehi, UT 84043. Register for the event here (Free) 

11/4/22 - Silicon Slopes Conversations: Mick Hagen - 12pm-1pm.  Hagen is Founder & CEO of Hightop, a web3 banking platform for crypto. Forbes calls Hagen one of three “Titans of Industry who are bringing crypto to the mainstream” (along with CZ of Binance and Vitalik of Ethereum). Crypto Weekly named him among the “100 Most Influential People in Crypto.” This event is in-person only and lunch will be provided. Register for the event here (Free) 

11/4/22 - WeAngels Launch Party - 4pm-6pm. Managed by VentureCapital.Org, WeAngels will be Utah’s first Angel Investment group designed specifically for women. While having both men and women members, WeAngels will recruit, educate, train and empower women to become the next generation of investors in Utah and nationally. Location: The Leonardo, 209 East 500 South Salt Lake City. Register for the event here ($50).

11/3/22 - The Future of Art, Technology and Place - 10:30am  Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will join other creative leaders—Jesse Walker, María del Mar González-González, and Bahaa Chmait—in a panel discussion about the future of art, technology, and place in Salt Lake City. Centering values of innovation, creativity, and celebration, panelists will explore current and future shifts impacting the arts and culture industry’s ability to thrive. This free event, open to the public, is sponsored by the Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development. Location: Lost Eden Gallery, 71 South Rio Grande, SLC

11/2/22 - 1 Million Cups - 9am. Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square. Every week, entrepreneurs present business ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. The 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their elevator pitches to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support. Location: Duvin Pintor at Trolley Square (Second floor across from Rodizio Grill), 367 Trolley Square #D209, Salt Lake City. Free. For more information click here.

October 2022

10/28/22 - Business Diversity Summit - The Salt Lake Chamber and the State of Utah are co-hosting Utah's Business Diversity Summit, part of the One Utah Summit Series. The Summit will feature Keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and agenda topics targeted towards businesses with well-developed Diversity and Inclusion programs, as well as those businesses who want to engage on this critical topic. The summit will also recognize and honor local organizations who lead in equality, diversity, and fairness. Location: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Learn more about the Summit here.

10/27/22 - Utah Valley Growth & Prosperity Summit - An intensive one-day conference focused on ensuring the future economic success of Utah County. Location: Sorensen Student Center 800 West University Parkway Orem, UT 84097. Register for the event here. 

10/25/22 - Amazon: Conquer the World's Largest Channel - 9am-12:30pm - ShareHouse hosts a free event discussing Amazon, the greatest sales channel in the world for ecommerce. The event includes Keynote speaker, Scott Needham (Founder and CEO, SmartScout), four breakout sessions, and lunch. Location: Conference Center at Miller Campus 9750 South 300 West Sandy, UT 84070

10/25/22 - Resources for Women Entrepreneurs - 10am-11:30pm - Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity hosts a free event to talk about resources for women entrepreneurs. Location: Virtual 

10/24/22 - The Truth About Imposter Syndrome - 12pm-1pm - A discussion with BYU Associate Professor, Jeff Bednar, about his studies surrounding impostor syndrome, specifically on entrepreneurs who experience this phenomenon. Location: Kiln, 2701 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043

- 10/20/22 - SLCC - 10:30am - Announcement of historic $10 million gift by the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. https://techbuzz.news/slcc-announces-10-million-gift-from-larry-h-gail-miller-family-foundation/ Location: SLCC Taylorsville campus Gail Miller School of Business (west side of building). 4600 S. Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT. Free to the public.

10/21/22 - Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, University of Utah - Registration is open for the 2022-23 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. All Utah college students from participating colleges and universities are welcome to participate in this statewide business-model competition. Teams are competing for $60,000 this year. The registration deadline is Jan. 17, 2023. Online information sessions will take place on Nov. 15, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; and Jan. 10, 2023, 4:30-5:30 p.m. The top 20 teams will be announced on Feb. 1, 2023 and will advance to compete in the remaining phases of the competition, which include creating a two-minute video, public voting, judging, and a final event on Feb. 25, 2023. Register for the challenges here. 

10/19/22  - W Collective, Startup Ignition/Startup Ventures - 5:00-8:00pm. W Collective is collaborating with John and Tyler Richards of Startup Ignition and Startup Ignition Ventures. W Collective is offering TechBuzz readers, including WIN100 nominees and awardees, a discount code—WCOCT1—to purchase a ticket for $30 (30% off the actual ticket price).  Seating is limited.  https://techbuzz.news/w-collective-hosts-startup-funding-workshop-at-kiln/  Location: Lehi Kiln Theater. 2701 North Thanksgiving Way, Suite 100. Click here to register.