Upcoming Events
Businesses are Built on Connections
The best way to stay connected to Central Ohio’s entrepreneurial sector is to attend an entrepreneur event or two each month. You’ll make contacts and friends. Check out what’s coming soon to a venue near you.
Ohio AI Roundtable
This is part of a statewide initiative and a follow-up to OhioX’s work with InnovateOhio on two large AI Forums in Cleveland and Cincinnati. Those Forum’s brought together education, government, and business leaders to discuss AI’s impact on Ohio, our economy, and workforce – and led to the creation and launch of an AI Toolkit for schools.
OhioX is hosting this Roundtable to determine and discuss the enterprise adoption of responsible AI across the state in our largest businesses.
Event Details2025 WELD COLUMBUS KEYNOTE EVENT
WELD is thrilled to share that Melinda Davenport, a two-time Emmy Award winning communications executive and advisor, will be the Columbus chapter 2025 Keynote speaker!
Event DetailsCRLC presents BEYOND ZERO
Join the Columbus Region Logistics Council (CRLC) for a screening of Beyond Zero, a groundbreaking documentary that reimagines capitalism as a force for good. While many films highlight the challenges of climate change and inequality, Beyond Zero goes further—exploring bold, solution-driven approaches that align profit with people and the planet.
The film chronicles the remarkable journey of Interface, a $1 billion global carpet company, as it transformed from an environmental offender into a sustainability trailblazer. This powerful story has captivated audiences worldwide, earning accolades such as the Audience Choice Award at the Denver Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Boston Film Festival.
Following the screening, engage in an illuminating panel discussion including the film’s director and sustainability thought leaders. Together, we’ll explore how reimagined capitalism can drive scalable positive change and what it means for businesses, communities, and the future of our planet.
Event DetailsCentral Ohio Software Symposium
The Definitive Conference Series for Software Developers and Architects.
Event DetailsFounders’ Story featuring TRACE
Join us in April for Founders’ Story, featuring the remarkable journey of entrepreneur Greg Tran, Co-Founder and CEO of TRACE.
Greg Tran is an award-winning Product Leader and Creative Director specializing in Design and Augmented Reality (AR). With over a decade of experience in AR, he brings a unique, holistic perspective to business challenges and product strategy.
Melinda Gloriosa, Managing Director, Investments at Rev1 Ventures, will moderate the event and lead a discussion in which Greg will reflect on the milestones, challenges, and lessons learned along his journey.
This event is a chance to hear firsthand how one visionary’s pursuit of progress has led to groundbreaking successes and to gain inspiration for your own journey in entrepreneurship and beyond.
Connect with fellow attendees, foster meaningful relationships, and explore new possibilities within the startup community. Have your questions ready!
Event DetailsCOSI Big Science Celebration
Explore over 100 exhibitor stations filled with hands-on science activities hosted by STEAM professionals, researchers, and experts from Central Ohio and beyond. This exciting, free event takes place on the Scioto Peninsula, surrounding COSI, and happens on the last day of the COSI Science Festival. Live performances and food trucks will also be on hand. Don’t miss out on the ultimate celebration of science and discovery!
Event DetailsOhio Tech Summit
The 4th Annual Ohio Tech Summit will focus on advancing Ohio’s role as a leading technology hub. This premier event will bring together the brightest minds from across Ohio’s technology sector, including enterprise leaders, innovative startups, investors, and more, to collaborate and envision the future of tech in Ohio.
Event DetailsCINCY AI WEEK
CINCY AI WEEK is your gateway to the future of artificial intelligence in greater Cincinnati and beyond. Powered by Enterprise Technology Association and a coalition of community partners.
Event DetailsBIO 2025 OHIO PAVILION RECEPTION
Join us at the Ohio Pavilion (Booth #1865) for an exclusive networking reception during BIO International Convention 2025!
Event DetailsSEA Change Central Ohio Showcase Event
After an intense 4 month program, come help a cohort of 15 Social Impact Businesses celebrate and launch into our Central Ohio Community!
Event DetailsIT Martini Today
Join the celebration in partnership with Techlife Columbus, Tech Community Coalition and CIO Tomorrow.
Event DetailsSEA Change | Festival for Good
Come to meet 35+ Social Enterprise businesses operating here in our community – eat, drink, and #shopsocial (Organized in partnership with the Columbus Young Professionals Club)
Event DetailsColumbus ICF Global Summit 26
Each year, the leaders of Intelligent Communities gather with their partners in technology, education, business, economic development, healthcare and other sectors at the ICF Global Summit. The ICF Summit is unlike any “smart city,” urban planning or economic development conference you will attend. It is an intimate setting, perfect for networking and has these takeaways that people have been coming for since 2004 to learn how to go from “smart city” to Intelligent Community and true, sustainable growth.
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