August 19 - 23 • 2024

Wisconsin's largest technology and entrepreneurship festival

5 days
40+ events
5,000+ attendees

Who should attend Forward Fest?

While Forward Fest was originally by and for entrepreneurs, we actively embrace a wide, inclusive definition of the word. Everyone in the community is welcome: do you work at a startup or nonprofit? Want to know more about running a business? Are you maybe interested in switching to a career in tech? Do you just think entrepreneurship is neat? Join us!

Students
Entrepreneurs
Small Businesses
Tech Folks
Difference-Makers

Festival Sponsors