Connect '17 offers a unique opportunity for guests to sharpen their innovation and technology know-how by connecting with top industry professionals, discovering local startups and learning the latest trends and insights
PASADENA, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 10, 2017) - Innovate Pasadena, a community organization dedicated to advancing greater Pasadena as a hub of technology and design innovation, presents Connect '17, its fourth annual series of independently organized seminars, workshops and social events taking place throughout Pasadena October 13-22. Featuring over 80 events on the topics of art, science, entrepreneurship, technology and astronomy that range from panels and open houses to exhibitions, mixers, workshops and more, Connect '17 offers a unique opportunity for guests to sharpen their innovation and technology know-how and broaden their networks by connecting with top industry professionals, discovering local startups and learning the latest trends and insights.
"Most people think of Pasadena as the home of roses and football (which we love!), but this rich and creative city offers so much more. It touts more restaurants per capita than New York, ranks second for housing the most non-profits in a single city within the United States and is also home to major institutions like the world-renowned California Institute of Technology and ArtCenter College of Design, as well as hundreds of major companies like Idealab and NASA-owned Jet Propulsion Laboratory," said Mike Giardello, president of Innovate Pasadena. "For the past four years, we have played a major role in bringing together the city's deep pool of brilliant minds and innovative businesses via our Connect series, and this year we are proud to offer the community a wide range of engaging, educational events. Connect '17's programming will give attendees the chance to collaborate and share knowledge, showcase visionary products and discuss new ideas that will further Pasadena's reputation as Southern California's center of innovation and creative thinking."
This year's key #Connect17 events include:
Founded in 2013, Innovate Pasadena aims to unite entrepreneurs, engineers, investors, scientists, educators, businesspeople, designers, and students in a shared goal to strengthen Pasadena's innovation community through education and resource exchange. To date, its Connect series has generated over 200 events gathering more than 30,000 guests to celebrate the innovation and ingenuity that is Pasadena. Connect offers the invaluable advantage to get inside some of Pasadena's most interesting start-ups and established companies to meet and network with executives and learn about new opportunities.
Individuals interested in attending Connect'17 can view the full list of #Connect17 events and more information, including registration at https://connectpasadena.com/events.
ABOUT INNOVATE PASADENA
INNOVATE PASADENA is a community organization committed to advancing greater Pasadena as a center of technology and design innovation by promoting collaboration across business and education to attract companies, entrepreneurs, innovators and capital to the broader community. For more information, visit innovatepasadena.org.
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Jered Gold
Brooke Martin
559.361.2437