Inno Approved is our monthly roundup of the tech and startup events to mark on your calendar.
There’s lots happening in Cincinnati’s startup and tech scene.
Unsure where to start? We’ve highlighted some of our favorite happenings in the greater Cincinnati area, moving week by week, then day to day, with information on pricing, location, theme, and anything else attendees ought to know. We’ll update this calendar as the month progresses, too, so you’ll never miss an event. Mingle on!
P.S. Did we miss something? Let us know.
And! Don’t forget to check out our Events Directory for even more Queen City happenings.
Editor’s Note: All event descriptions provided by their respective listings.
Week Two
Thursday, January 9 Women Empowered: Business Clinic Workshop- 2020 Goal Setting with Stacy Kessler: "How to Plan for 2020 to Make Big Things Happen: Start your year off right with this goal setting workshop! Making big strides in your business doesn't happen on accident. Whether you're wanting to increase your impact, income, or enjoyment in your work, you'll need to make intentional plans to make it a reality. In this workshop, learn how to set your business up for success in 2020 with goal setting, strategic planning, and priority setting with business strategist, Stacy Kessler." 1628 Ltd., 12:00 p.m. Read more here.
Cintrifuse Virtual CMS: "Few events rival the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for showcasing innovation and “what’s next”. Back by popular demand, Cintrifuse will host a "virtual" version of CES complete with screen feeds, product displays, and panel discussions. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in AI, augmented reality, connected health, voice activation, IoT and the very latest in gamification. Snacks and drinks provided! This event is sponsored by our friends at Taft Law." Union Hall, 4:00 p.m. Read more here.
Friday, January 10 January Roundtable Presents 'State of the Suburbs': "Join us for the January 2020 Roundtable event, the annual program featuring local community updates by area-wide city leaders." Cooper Creek Event Center, 7:30 a.m. Read more here.
Saturday, January 11 Self-Care Saturday Mini Retreat: "Join Wise Wellness Guild for an afternoon to invest in YOU. Self-care activities, skill-building and networking to start 2020 right." 1053 St. Gregory St., 10:00 a.m. Read more here.
Week Three
Tuesday, January 14 Evolve Network: "Calling all Women entrepreneurs and sales professionals! We are women in business who get together monthly to make deeper connections and get to "like, know, trust" faster! We want to learn from each other's experiences in a no clique, no judgment, no gossip environment. If you're looking for a group of women who are authentic and beautifully imperfect, you've found the right place. Where we come to mentor and be mentored, be vulnerable without the fluff of other groups, and help one another without the unnecessary feeling of perfection. Come one come all and come just as you are!" RJ Cinema, 11:30 a.m. More information here.
Wine & Wisdom: "This event is special and important to us because it allows us to be a part of the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) African American Cultural Resource Center’s (AACRC) annual Kuamka week which is a week-long of events that celebrate black excellence and achievement. The purpose of the event is to have black graduate and undergraduate students at UC network with and receive mentoring from black professionals working in a variety of occupations around the Cincinnati area. The event will be attended by professionals and entrepreneurs from multiple black professional organizations within and around the Cincinnati area." 1819 Innovation Hub, 5:30 p.m. More information here.
Thursday, January 16 Ladies Only Watch Party - Rebekah Lyons' Session at OCEAN Conference 2019: "Join us as we learn how to: employ Rebekah's four prescribed rhythms; rest, restore, connect, + create in order to trade anxiety for the vibrant life we were meant to live. Rebekah uses encouraging stories and practical steps to help us begin an intentional, lifelong journey toward sustained emotional, relational, and spiritual health in her OCEAN Conference 2019 keynote and her new book, "Rhythms of Renewal." OCEAN Programs, 6:00 p.m., $25. Read more here.
Saturday, January 18 Being in the Business of Being YOU: "Hear from experienced entrepreneur and business owner Nzingha Byrd on how to have Creative Control over your life. Are you tired of working." Sweet Sistah Splash, 1:00 p.m., $20. Read more here.
Week Four
Wednesday, January 22 Roundtable Kickoff: "Join us for our annual Leadership Roundtable Kickoff January 22 as we hear from bestselling author Bo Burlingham, author of Small Giants." Cintas Center, 8:30 a.m., tiered pricing. More information here.
Explore Cohort for Women of Color - WINTER 2020: "Join Aviatra Accelerators for the Explore Accelerator Program! A 9-week boot camp of learning, networking, and relationship & business building, meeting Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Aviatra Accelerators, 114 W. Pike St Covington, Ky. 41011 The WOC Explore Accelerator Program is a 9-week intensive program of ideation, learning, networking and relationship and business building." Read more here.
Thursday, January 23 Social Media Management and Marketing Certification Boot Camp Class: "Social Media Management and Marketing Certification. Get hands on training with Michelle Hummel, CEO of Web Strategy Plus, a full service Social Media Marketing Agency. Learn EVERYTHING you need to know to be a Social Media Manager for your company! Do you want to know exactly how to reach your target audience with social media? Would you like an employee to acquire the skills needed to handle social media marketing for your company? Then this training session is for you! Learn how to attract more leads with social media marketing." Indiana Wesleyan University, Florence, Ky., 9:00 a.m., $199. Read more here.
Preparing Students for College & Career: A Chat with Great Oaks Career Campuses: "Great Oaks Career Campuses and Beth Probst of At The Core have partnered to bring you an interactive discussion about preparing for college and career. Today’s career tech programs provide an extension of the college-prep curriculum available to your student with the added bonus of free college credit and industry credentials. All the while students gain an experience available nowhere else through what we like to call 'super electives.' What do you know about career tech? The reality of the unique opportunities available at Great Oaks will surprise you!" Symmes Township Branch Library, 6:30 p.m. Read more here.
Saturday, January 25 GBE Retreat: "Join us for an uplifting day as we learn to better ourselves, collaborate with others, and enjoy the Girl Boss community!" The Marmalade Lily, 9:00 a.m., $125. Read more here.
Week Five
Tuesday, January 28 Cintrifuse Startup Series: LinkedIn Sales Navigator Lunch and Learn: "Is LinkedIn working for you? Join us for an incredible opportunity learning how to leverage LinkedIn so you become a prospecting rockstar." Union Hall, 12:00 p.m., $15. Read more here.
Wednesday, January 29 Union Hall University: How to Get the Most Out of Office365: "During this workshop, attendees will gain knowledge about Office365 that serves as a multi-function for several business needs. Focus will be on working smarter and understanding how you can access email, files, and communication with your coworkers at work and on your mobile devices. Attendees will learn how to be productive by using Office 365 services such as flow and bookings to save time that can be focused on other things." 9:30 a.m., Union Hall. Read more here.
#CMM2020 Workshop: Is the Content on your Website Accessible?: "Marketers have all this great content but is it accessible? Probably not. If your content isn't accessible, then you're at risk for being sued thousands of dollars. While it is great to make digital assets accessible to users with disabilities, it is not just the users that are helped by making digital assets accessible. A company's revenue can be put at risk if digital materials are not accessible. Especially if an organization receives any federal funding or sells products to the government, the organization's website needs to be ADA compliant or the organization could lose its contracts or be sued $35,000 or more! In this advanced workshop on January 29th, you’ll learn accessibility concepts and inclusive design that applies across all content that drives conversions." 1628 Ltd., 4:30 p.m., tickets start at $15 for members. Read more here.
Thursday, January 30 Entrepreneurs' Organization Prospect Happy Hour: "*To qualify for this event and EO you must be the majority shareholder of a business with $1 million or more in top-line revenue. Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global organization with over 14,000 talented business owners and a mission to engage leading entrepreneurs. If you have a business and think “it would be great to have someone who actually understands what I’m going through and bounce ideas” then join us on January 30th!" Che, 5:00 p.m. Read more here.
