The Badger Startup Summit will kickoff The Forward Festival on August 18, 2025.

We are excited to collaborate with the Technology Entrepreneurship Office this year, who will be hosting us at the Engineering Centers Building.

The full day event will start at 8am with complimentary continental breakfast, tea and coffee before opening remarks will begin at 8:45am.

Come for the full day or stop by for the segments that interest you, the choice is yours.

The general registration link is here, please register if you plan to attend so we can get an approximate headcount for food and drinks. You can choose a free forward day pass and still attend! Thank you!

If you would like to participate in the Pitch n Replay as either a startup or a mentor, please note there is a separate registration for those parts of the program.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Badger Startup Summit is free to attend this year!