The city is growing. It is expanding. And hopefully, if we can continue to expand access to opportunities, then we can find a way to hack our way to a more equitable future.
This weekend is a chance for those with an idea or just curious about starting something to attend the debut of city/hacks—a free tech-focussed and inspiring event starting on Thursday and running through Sunday with special panels, guest speakers, networking socials, and, of course, a winner's ceremony.
Here is a sample of the many options this weekend offered at city/hacks from
Midwest Tech Project and &
Ken Miguel-Cipriano of Theta Ventures:
Thursday, Sept.14, 6 - 8 p.m.
GRMI Still The Furniture City? Or America's Next Tech Hub Forum
Location: Start Garden 40 Pearl St., Suite #200
Panel participants: Mike Morin (President & CEO Of Start Garden), Aaron Schopp (Founder & CEO Of The Factory, Elevator Up, & CoLearning West Michigan), Meredith Bronk (President & CEO Of Open Systems Technologies), Luis Perez ( Founder Of Loop Coding Center), Mary O’Neill (COO & Managing Partner Atomic Object).
Friday, Sept. 15, 6 - 8 p.m.
GR's Tech Night Out Technology Fair &
Keynotes Ellell & Co from Detroit
Location: Grand Rapids City High School, 1720 Plainfield Ave NE
Saturday, Sept. 16, 1 - 3 p.m.
Fabian Elliot Keynote Address
Location: The Factory, 38 Fulton St W, Suite #400
Sunday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m.
City Hacks GR Winners Awarded
Location: Grand Rapids City High School 1720 Plainfield Ave NE
Event organizers want to remind those curious about city/hacks that this is a family-friendly weekend designed for all ages to connect with the various communities and companies in West Michigan who are helping solve the diverse and complex tech gap in our city. #HackIsTheNewHustle
For all the events happening this weekend, please visit
Midwest Tech Project of Grand Rapids, an organization whose goal is to goal is to expose students to the various content areas such as coding, cyber security, web design, etcetera to ensure skill development and access into the tech industry to create a livable, lifelong career.