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Come join us for an introduction to blockchain technology. We'll talk about what it is, how it works, and current projects in the marketplace.

REGISTER HERE This is a story told in three parts. It’s a story about a giant, perpetual experiment built to disrupt the education industry. It’s a story about teaching humans to design and designers to be more human. And it’s a love story about Chicago—glorious,... Read more »

REGISTER HERE You will not want to miss this mind-blowing experience led, created, and facilitated by Ingrid Cook, a minority and woman Founder at SHzoom, a tech startup headquartered at Pittsburgh's Ascender. Discover the role your thoughts, God given talents, and tenacity ("grit") plays in... Read more »

REGISTER HERE How can we advance innovation without leaving people behind? A wide range of new technologies are changing our lives, communities, and society faster than ever before. Artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, virtual/augmented reality, advanced wearables, and other innovations present powerful opportunities to solve major... Read more »

REGISTER HERE Come dance the night away with friends and community members! This event is the brainchild of several members of the disability community, who are excited to throw a fun, inclusive party open to all who want to participate. Our silent disco is open... Read more »

REGISTER HERE How does creativity contribute to your company's success? Ascender invites you to attend a special guest lecture with Israel Stol, a leading management transformation author, lecturer, and corporate business process consultant, who previously worked at Alcoa, Westinghouse, and SpaceX. With over 35 years of... Read more »

Leveraging Today's Tech for B2B Sales Is the sales process overwhelming you? Looking to simplify and grow your sales funnel? Join us for a special breakfast session on how you can leverage current technology to increase your sales. The goal of the session is to... Read more »

Buchanan LABS Presents Thinking Globally: What Startups Should Know about the New EU General Data Protection Regulations Topics: What is the EU General Data Protection Regulation? Why is it getting so much publicity and generating so much anxiety in the U.S.? How do U.S. companies... Read more »

Biggest Employment Law Mistakes for Start-Ups and How to Avoid Them A company’s employment law obligations start with employee Number One.  Learn what employment and human resources liabilities you can’t afford to get wrong and what you can do now to start preparing for compliance... Read more »