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Do you want to change your neighborhood or the world? Are you currently leading a community organization, nonprofit, or mission-driven business? Do you have an idea for a project or organization you’d like to start? Do you want to learn how to transform an idea into a project or organization that makes an impact? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you should attend our Bootcamp!

This session explores how we can use latest technologies like realtime two way video streaming, wearable data and gamification to create healthier communities.

Fall Arcade is our BFA in Game Design’s curated exhibition of student made games. This year we had a huge number of great games, everything from table-top, to local multiplayer games, to VR. Most of the games were made over a three to four week period by small teams in our Gameplay, 2D Game Design, 3D Game Design courses. The event took place in MICA’s BBox theater and some highlights from the show can be seen below.

Get out of the office, change it up from your normal routine and check out one of the many coworking spaces throughout Baltimore! Monday – Friday during Baltimore Innovation week a ton of spaces are opening their doors.

Innovation Villages redefines the way cities connect people to opportunities. Join us Monday, October 2nd to learn about “Smart City” driven initiatives underway in Baltimore while connecting with likeminded individuals from around the country. Beginning with a luncheon and several high-profile speakers, we will then travel via motor coach for a guided tour of Innovation Village facilities and end with a closing reception in Druid Hill Park.

Join the excitement on the eastside of the city at Brewer’s Hill Hub in partnership with the ETC for a night of networking and fun! Grab an official BIW17 magazine or T-shirt ($10) and plan your week of free events and workshops. And don’t forget to check out one of the many coworking spaces that will be participating in a week of free coworking (see above: BIW17 Coffee + Coworking)!

The Baltimore IGDA presents a lighthearted and beginner-friendly talk on game design from veteran game designer Michelle Menard.

This session will showcase some of the cutting-edge research taking place at Coppin's Nano-technology center

GEOLOOM co>map is an online mapping tool that demonstrates how arts and culture is woven into Baltimore’s neighborhoods and social fabric. The goal of GEOLOOM co>map is to insure that every Baltimore community receives the attention and support needed to establish and maintain livability throughout the city. This workshop will help attendees navigate the GEOLOOM co>map as well as demonstrate how the tool can be a resource for communities and the city of Baltimore. To explore the tool, please visit geoloom.org.

There are a surplus of opportunities in Baltimore to meet local startups. The real challenge for some of these successful entrepreneurs is meeting their next client, the decision makers at large corporations. Join us and get the opportunity to meet some of these large businesses and pitch your product or service to members of their purchasing departments.

Hear from leaders and entrepreneurs in the the Baltimore startup and tech community who will share how to acquire funding and scale your business in Baltimore.

Join our expert-led discussion about how algorithms, AI, and Big Data affect law and society. The panel will be moderated by Jason Tashea, American Bar Association Journal legal tech reporter.

Price Modern and BaltiVirtual provide an evening of food, drinks and virtual entertainment. Explore Price Modern’s award winning space in Remington through BaltiVirtual’s Augmented Reality scavenger hunt. Hunt in teams or on your own to collect some “unreal” friends and win prizes. See what happens when old fashion cocktails meet cutting edge technology.

Waterfront Tech Series is a place to come together and connect over the latest in all levels of business as it pertains to the tech industry, or anyone leveraging technology to help craft the future.

Participate in an intimate conversation with a curated group of entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, academics and leaders to discuss plans for the future and steps to get there.

Local experts will come together to discuss current and future breakthroughs from Baltimore's sciences community.

The Center Club in partnership with Edwin Warfield and Citybizlist, host the next City Genius speaker series. Network and learn how these new business models are driving economic development in Baltimore and Maryland.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled. Visit GoDowntownBaltimore.com for information on a new date.

Join us to continue the conversation of innovation with a demonstration of “FUTURISM”. We will be asking our guests to participate in building the story of Baltimore innovation in the future.

Come join our students and mentors while they prepare for their FALL Robotics, Rocketry and Drone seasons. You will get a first-hand look at how we work with students (K-12) and engage in fun ways to inspire them to follow STEM fields of interest. #deMystifyingSTEM

A Sound Future: In this session, we take a deep dive into the podcasting space. What trends have emerged in the last year and what is the outlook beyond 2017.

Last year, Maryland and The Hague Security Delta in the Netherlands began a multi-year soft landing program to help cybersecurity startups in each country explore business opportunities overseas. Under the program, companies from Maryland visit The Hague, and Dutch firms come to bwtech@UMBC. The 2017 cohort featured four firms from Maryland and five from the Netherlands. Two of those Dutch startups have chosen to open permanent offices in Maryland. This talk will discuss what a soft landing is, the origins of the program, benefits and lessons learned, and how the Maryland Tech sector can continue to expand globally.

Network with fellow industry leaders in the Sciences sector and celebrate the BIW17 Sciences Conference.

The Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce we will be holding our Annual "Breakfast With The Mayor" presented by MECU on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore from 7:30 – 10:00 am.

Select ONE focused workshop and spend over three hours in class with an expert, learning the basics in these hands-on workshops.

Spend the afternoon with your dev team getting inspired with a series of high-level presentations focused around today's trending problem solving tools and innovative solutions.

Whether you've been heads down at work all day or had your gears turning at the BIW17 Dev Conference, use this opportunity to unwind and meet some new interesting people.

Discover the many ways that technology in the classroom can breathe new life into your lessons when you register for the Teaching with Technology Conference from Magna Publications. Whether you teach online, face-to-face, or both, you’ll obtain proven ways to enhance everyday teaching and learning as well as engage deeply with your students and elevate their academic achievement.

Let's hang, network, grab a drink or two and close out #BIW17 with a bang. Plus, we'll announce the winners of the 5th annual Baltimore Innovation Awards honoring standout performances in tech and innovation in the Baltimore region.

Your Baltimore community science lab is turning 5 years young! Join us Saturday October 7th anytime from 12am-5pm to help us celebrate! We are excited to continue to connect and inspire the thinkers, tinkers, and idea people of all ages and backgrounds all with one common ground, a passion and interest in biology and all it intersects with!

As a designer, you produce new concepts, sketches, comps, and final artwork every day. Instructor Chana Messer will show you how easy it is to share work directly from your favorite Creative Cloud apps, build your presence, create an online portfolio, find an audience and get noticed.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME DRONE RACING?! Global Air Media, Open Works and Maryland Quad Racers have teamed once again to host an exciting drone racing event on Saturday, October 7th from 6pm-9pm!