The Land of Trailblazing Tech:
Celebrating + accelerating tech in The Land

The world spotlight will be on Cleveland this October, for The Land of Trailblazing Tech, dedicated to accelerating Greater Cleveland’s position as a Midwest tech hub. Events include Greater Cleveland Partnership’s All in for Tech Day featuring the Best of Tech Awards.

The effort features six events that will attract tech talent and entrepreneurs to the region. The centerpiece is Forbes’ flagship Under 30 Summit, which brings together the brightest entrepreneurs and must-know young innovators and influencers from around the world.

Cleveland was also selected for Forbes’ first 30 Under 30 Local Lists, an initiative spotlighting young entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers in just 10 innovation hubs around the country.

The Land of Trailblazing Tech

INDUSTRY: The Product Conference

Monday, October 2–Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside E, Cleveland, OH 44114

One of the longest running and top-rated independent conferences for product managers and leaders working in software and technology.

FutureLAND

Thursday, October 5–Friday, October 6, 2023

Playhouse Square District

A two-day conference celebrating and amplifying diversity in tech, small business, art and culture in The Land.

Forbes Under 30 Summit

Sunday, October 8–Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Cleveland Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside E, Cleveland, OH 44114

Consisting of thoughtfully curated content and experiences for Forbes’ coveted audiences and designed to drive systemic change in business, culture and society.

All In for Tech Day featuring the 17th Annual Best of Tech Awards

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Renaissance Hotel, 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113

A celebration of all things IT, featuring a dynamic line-up of programming, breakouts and exhibits hosted by and for the regional tech community. The day culminates in the beloved Best of Tech celebration. Hosted by Greater Cleveland Partnership.

Ohio VC Fest ‘23

Wednesday, October 11–Thursday, October 12, 2023

Marriott Key Tower, 1360 West Mall Drive, Cleveland, OH 44114

A multi-faceted networking summit bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporate innovators and decision-makers to help spotlight and elevate Ohio’s venture capital and startup communities. Hosted by JumpStart Ventures.

The 21^st Information Security SUMMIT

Monday, October 23–Friday, October 27, 2023

I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135

The Midwest’s largest gathering of security professionals, founded by two corporate IT managers to elevate Cleveland’s rich thought leadership in cybersecurity.

 Notable Speakers

• David Pogue, a nationally renowned tech guru, pictured above (All In for Tech Day featuring the 17th Annual Best of Tech Awards).
• Chris Heivly, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of MapQuest (Ohio VC Fest ’23)
• Marty Cagan, a product management leader and founder of Silicon Valley Product Group (INDUSTRY: The Product Conference).
• April Dunford, a product positioning expert (INDUSTRY: The Product Conference).
• Bob Kalka, global leader for IBM Security (21^st Information Security SUMMIT).
• Violet Sullivan, an executive cybersecurity leader (21^st Information Security SUMMIT).

 “Our businesses, large and small, are still hiring, looking for new and skilled talent to help them leverage technology to innovate and scale nationally and globally,” said Baiju R. Shah, president and CEO of GCP. “This month of events will bring tech-savvy professionals and entrepreneurs to the region for a chance to learn and to network and also to connect to tech opportunities across Greater Cleveland.”

 The Land of Trailblazing Tech is a collaboration between the City of Cleveland and economic development organizations: Destination Cleveland, Team NEO, JobsOhio, JumpStart and Greater Cleveland Partnership.