The
Countdown to ICT Unconference continues: 4 days
remaining! We are excited to see the Wichita entrepreneur community come
together for a day full of collisions, productivity, and collaboration. This
email contains details about the day and tips for coming prepared. Read to the
end to make the most out of your day. See you on Tuesday, April 22 at the Wichita Marriott Hotel!
The
Schedule
7:45-
8:20 – Registration
8:30-9:00 –
Welcome & Opening Keynote, Derrick Nielsen,
Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. & Herb Sih, Think Big Partners
9:00-10:00 –
Agenda Creation
10:05-11:00 –
Session 1 (multiple sessions happening at once)
11:10-12:05 –
Session 2 (multiple sessions happening at once)
12:15-1:45 –
Lunch and Keynote – Scott Tibbitts, Space Entrepreneur
1:45-2:15 –
Idea Express (15 minutes of 90-second pitches)
2:30-3:25 –
Session 3 (multiple sessions happening at once)
3:35-
4:10 – Closing Program & Speaker – Steve Dickie, Character Coach
for the WSU Shockers Basketball Team
4:15 –
? – Closing Reception
Address
& Parking
The
event is at the Wichita Marriott Hotel (9100 E. Corporate Hills Dr., Wichita,
KS 67207.) Free parking is provided in the lot west of the Wichita
Marriott Hotel. Please enter through the west doors.
What
to Bring:
-Your favorite device to use for social media (Use #ICTUnconference & @ICTUnconference on Twitter!)
-Session topic ideas (view current ideas and submit your ideas until Monday, April 21 at 10PM! VIEW & SUBMIT NOW.
-Creativity and open-mindedness to fuel the conversations
The
Unconference (un)Written Rules:
-The people who come are the right people.
-Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened.
-If you are not learning or contributing, it is your responsibility to use your own two feet to find someplace where you are (The Law of Two Feet).
Speakers
you don’t want to miss!
-Herb Sih of Think Big Partners will speak on building an entrepreneurial ecosystem and lead the Agenda Creation
-Steve Dickie, Character Coach for the WSU Shockers Basketball team will be the Closing Speaker
-Keynote Scott Tibbitts, Space Entrepreneur will be speaking about his journey to success at lunch
What
to Expect:
-Idea Express will take place after lunch for 30 minutes. Attendees will have a chance to hear and pitch their 90-second idea on relevant projects, ideas, or problems as long as it facilitates collisions between attendees. 15 minutes will be pitches followed by 15 minutes of attendees interacting and discussing the pitches.
-The morning & agenda creation may be a little chaotic – and that’s OK! It allows attendees the chance to create the conference they want. Come prepared to have open conversations and provide valuable input and listen to what others say – you will get out what you put in.
-Lunch is provided
-A variety of sponsors and Wichita businesses will be exhibiting in the hallway. Stop by their tables to learn more and how they can help you as an entrepreneur!
Get
Excited!
Tell
the world why you’re excited to attend ICT next week! Tweet @ICTUnconference
and tell us why!
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