Entrepreneurs, innovators and creative professionals from across Wisconsin will gather for the 16th annual Forward Festival, taking place Aug. 18-22 at venues throughout the greater Madison area.
The festival will feature a record-breaking 60-plus events across approximately 25 event spaces, with 70% being new events.
The 2025 event will introduce expanded programming in wellness for entrepreneurs and creative industries, including Music Industry Night on Aug. 18 and Cinema Showcase on Aug. 20.
These events join the festival’s continued focus on trends, including artificial intelligence, with eight sessions exploring how AI is reshaping business and technology.
Returning to the festival are the Badger Startup Summit on Aug. 18, now at the Engineering Centers Building, as well as the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s Pressure Chamber pitch competition event on Aug. 19, now at The Sylvee.
For a detailed listing of events happening during the Forward Festival, or to register, click here.
