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X-WR-CALNAME:Madison · tech · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ground Truth: Agentic AI Forum DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T001126Z UID:183320-1789725600-1789747200@universityresearchpark.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:What are AI agents actually\, and how can I use them?\n\nBuilt for business leaders putting AI to work.\nLearn how companies are setting strategy\, deploying\, and managing AI agents responsibly.\nPresentations \, lightning talks\, and panels will feature industry leaders and Wisconsi n School of Business faculty.\nConnect with industry peers and members of the AI Hub Executive Advisory Board.\n\nThis one-day event is built for bu siness leaders wrestling with how to put AI to work will address strategy and responsible deployment of AI agents. You’ll also connect with peers and our Executive Advisory Board during networking opportunities includi ng a lunch break. \n$75 Registration Fee \nAgenda\, speakers and registrat ion LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T001126Z LOCATION:Pyle Center Alumni Lounge\, 716 Langdon St\, Madison\, WI\, 53706 \, United States URL:https://universityresearchpark.org/event/ground-truth-agentic-ai-forum /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:University Research Park | Madison\, WI X-SOURCE-URL:https://universityresearchpark.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Programming (Registration Required) DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T002304Z UID:10010639-1789743600-1789754400@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Registered teens enjoy time at the center building relationshi ps with other teens in exciting teen programming that includes teen hangou ts\, field trips\, meals\, homework help\, art\, and other exciting activi ties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002304Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/teen-programming-registration-requ ired-3/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=mad ison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Programming (Registration Required) DTSTART:20260918T194500Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T002304Z UID:10012991-1789742700-1789750800@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Our elementary programming offers engaging\, hands-on activiti es that foster creativity\, critical thinking\, fun\, and a love for learn ing in young students. Registered participants only. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002304Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/elementary-programming-registratio n-required-3/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UW Entrepreneurship Kickoff DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260921T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T181202Z UID:183334-1789923600-1789934400@universityresearchpark.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the UW Entrepreneurship Kickoff — the front door to innovation and startups at UW–Madison. \n​UW’s entrepreneurial ec osystem is bigger than most students realize and harder to navigate than i t should be. Campus funds\, accelerators\, makerspaces\, legal clinics\, m entor networks\, pitch competitions\, student orgs\, and courses — all r eal\, all available\, mostly invisible. \n​This is the one night of the year they are all in the same room. \nWho it’s for \n​Students\, alumn i\, faculty\, and community members at every stage of entrepreneurship. \n ​You don’t need an existing idea\, a team\, or a polished pitch. Wheth er you run an Etsy shop\, freelance code/design\, work on side projects\, have a scalable startup concept\, or just want to explore what UW has to o ffer — this event is for you. \nWhat to expect \n\n​30+ Organizations & Resources Across 5 Curated Zones:\n\nGet Funded (Grants\, venture funds\ , competitions)\nBuild Something (Makerspaces\, prototyping labs\, develop er communities)\nGet Advice (Mentors\, legal clinics\, small business advi sing)\nJoin a Community (Student clubs\, builder networks\, founder cohort s)\nStudy & Explore (Entrepreneurship certificates\, academic programs\, i nformative student orgs)\n\n\nDirect Access: Connect face-to-face with stu dent leaders\, founders\, advisors\, and mentors.\n​Keynote Remarks (6:1 5 PM): Brief\, high-impact stories from successful UW–Madison alumni fou nders and the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub.\n\nWhat You Get \n\n​Free Food & Drinks: Enjoy free pizza throughout the event while you mingle\, ne twork\, and explore the campus ecosystem.\nUW Entrepreneurship Digital Gui de (2026–27): The full directory of UW’s entrepreneurial ecosystem — descriptions\, upcoming events\, and direct contact info for every major resource\, org\, and program on campus. Free to all Transcend general memb ers\, whether or not you make it to the event.\n\nDate: Sunday\, September 20\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Keynote at 6:15 PM)\nLocation: Gre at Hall\, Memorial Union\nHosted by: Transcend UW \nRegister LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T181202Z LOCATION:Memorial Union\, 800 Langdon Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, Unit ed States URL:https://universityresearchpark.org/event/uw-entrepreneurship-kickoff/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:University Research Park | Madison\, WI X-SOURCE-URL:https://universityresearchpark.org/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Programming (Registration required) DTSTART:20260921T150000Z DTEND:20260921T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T122253Z UID:10009336-1790002800-1790013600@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Registered teens enjoy time at the center building relationshi ps with other teens in exciting teen programming that includes teen hangou ts\, field trips\, meals\, homework help\, art\, and other exciting activi ties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T122253Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/teen-programming-registration-requ ired/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madis on-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Programming (Registration Required) DTSTART:20260921T180000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T122253Z UID:10011160-1789995600-1790006400@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Our elementary programming offers engaging\, hands-on activiti es that foster creativity\, critical thinking\, fun\, and a love for learn ing in young students. Registered participants only. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T122253Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/elementary-programming-registratio n-required/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Excel 1: Introduction to Data Processing with Excel DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260922T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T221419Z UID:10001036-1790011800-1790017200@sts.doit.wisc.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This workshop is an introduction to working with data in Excel . Students will learn spreadsheet terminology\, the basics of the Excel in terface\, how to create and edit spreadsheets\, and how to generate charts and graphs from data. \nTopics include: \n\nNavigating the Excel environm ent\nEntering and editing data\nUsing formulas and functions\nViewing\, so rting\, and filtering data\nCharting\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop Manu alManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning how to work with data in Exc elPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221419Z LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\ , United States URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/excel-1-introduction-to-data-proces sing-with-excel-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ma dison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Software Training for Students X-SOURCE-URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshops/custom-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VS Code: A Hands-On Introduction to the Developer’s Editor DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260922T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180739Z UID:10001041-1790011800-1790017200@sts.doit.wisc.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to Visual Studi o Code (VS Code) — a free\, open-source\, and highly customisable code e ditor. Whether you’re new to coding or transitioning from another editor \, this session is designed to help you set up and navigate VS Code with c onfidence.\n \n\nInstalling and launching VS Code across operating systems \nOpening folders and creating workspaces\nUnderstanding the user interfac e: Explorer\, Source Control\, Extensions\, Terminal\, and Debug panels\nC ustomizing your environment: changing themes\, font size\, and enabling Au to Save\nWorking efficiently with keyboard shortcuts\, split editors\, and minimap navigation\nUsing the built-in terminal to run commands and manag e project files\nInstalling and using essential extensions like Prettier\, Live Server\, and Auto Rename Tag\nBasics of Git integration through the Source Control tab\nIntroduction to debugging tools and setting breakpoint s\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManual LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180739Z LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\ , United States URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/vs-code-a-hands-on-introduction-to- the-developers-editor-7/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Software Training for Students X-SOURCE-URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshops/custom-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Programming (registration required) DTSTART:20260922T160000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180606Z UID:10008327-1790092800-1790103600@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Registered teens enjoy time at the center building relationshi ps with other teens in exciting teen programming that includes teen hangou ts\, field trips\, meals\, homework help\, art\, and other exciting activi ties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180606Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/teen-hangout-2/2026-09-22/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Programming (Registration Required) DTSTART:20260922T194500Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002256Z UID:10011852-1790088300-1790100000@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Our elementary programming offers engaging\, hands-on activiti es that foster creativity\, critical thinking\, fun\, and a love for learn ing in young students. Registered participants only. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002256Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/elementary-programming-registratio n-required-2/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Illustrator 1: Creating Graphics with Illustrator DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180216Z UID:10001039-1790098200-1790103600@sts.doit.wisc.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, students explore the favorite tool of many creative professionals\, Adobe Illustrator. Used by designers and artists around the world\, this powerful vector graphics program makes it easy to create logos\, posters\, product labels\, icons\, website mockups and more . \nStudents will learn the basics of Illustrator\, work with shapes\, tex t\, and color\, and create a project from scratch. \nTopics covered: \n\nT he Illustrator Interface\nNavigating the Workspace\nWorking with Shapes\nU sing the Selection and Direct Selection Tool\nUsing the Shape Builder Tool \nDrawing with the Pen Tool\nWorking with Type\nSaving/Exporting Final Art work\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone intereste d in creating posters\, flyers\, visual art\, or any other graphic-designe d items with IllustratorPrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180216Z LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\ , United States URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/illustrator-1-creating-graphics-wit h-illustrator-11/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madi son-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Software Training for Students X-SOURCE-URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshops/custom-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Beginner's Guide to Programming DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T180712Z UID:10001051-1790098200-1790103600@sts.doit.wisc.edu CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP*** for workshops sc heduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \n Curious about coding but don’t know where to start? \nThis workshop unpa cks programming and coding from the ground up. It explains the terms and s tructures used in most modern programming languages and introduces some ba sic computer science concepts in an accessible\, easy to digest format wit h no technical background knowledge required. \nIf you’re interested in picking up some coding skills yourself or are just curious about how progr amming works\, this workshop gives you everything you need to get started. \nNote: this workshop doesn’t go into detail on a particular programmin g language (like Java\, Python\, or JavaScript)\, but it provides backgrou nd knowledge that will be helpful for anyone interested in learning more a bout specific languages later on. \nTopics include: \n\nWhat exactly a com puter does and how programming fits into the picture\nEssential programmin g concepts like variables\, functions\, data types\, loops\, and condit ionals are and how they are used\nHow programs are structured and execute d\nTools and apps that make programming easier\n\n Workshop InformationWor kshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in getting familiar with the b asics of programming and coding - no technical knowledge required.Prerequi sitesNone LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T180712Z LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\ , United States URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/a-beginners-guide-to-programming-15 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Software Training for Students X-SOURCE-URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshops/custom-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Programming (registration required) DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T120558Z UID:10009858-1790179200-1790191800@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Registered teens enjoy time at the center building relationshi ps with other teens in exciting teen programming that includes teen hangou ts\, field trips\, meals\, homework help\, art\, and other exciting activi ties. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T120558Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/teen-programming-registration-requ ired-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=mad ison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elementary Programming (Registration Required) DTSTART:20260923T194500Z DTEND:20260923T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T120558Z UID:10011853-1790174700-1790186400@bayviewfoundation.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Our elementary programming offers engaging\, hands-on activiti es that foster creativity\, critical thinking\, fun\, and a love for learn ing in young students. Registered participants only. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T120558Z LOCATION:Bayview Community Center\, 103 La Mariposa Lane\, Madison\, WI\, 53715\, United States URL:https://bayviewfoundation.org/event/elementary-programming-registratio n-required-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Bayview Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bayviewfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:R1: Basics of Data Management with R DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180216Z UID:10001037-1790271000-1790278200@sts.doit.wisc.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:This STS workshop introduces learners to the basics of the lan guage\, the RStudio development environment\, and some of the most common functions\, packages\, and tools in the R ecosystem. \nThe free\, open-sou rce  programming language R has become one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and statistical computing today. \nTopics include: \n\nS etting up R and RStudio\nBasic Syntax\nVectors\nMatrix and DataFrames\nImp orting Data\nWorking with Data\nBasic Charting and Plotting\n\n Workshop I nformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone interested in learning the b asics of R and R StudioPrerequisitesBasic Computing SkillsUseful ForStatis tics\, data processing\, data analysis\, automating data research LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180216Z LOCATION:2257 College Library\, 600 N. Park Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\ , United States URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/r1-basics-of-data-management-with-r -16/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Software Training for Students X-SOURCE-URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshops/custom-workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Python 1: Foundational Python for Beginners DTSTART:20260924T223000Z DTEND:20260925T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T180712Z UID:10001049-1790271000-1790276400@sts.doit.wisc.edu CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP*** for workshops sc heduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk. \n This STS workshop offers an introduction to basic Python concepts that wil l help you become familiar with the coding basics – no previous programm ing experience required! \nPython is a powerful\, popular programming lang uage that gets used for just about everything: basic coding\, graphics pro cessing\, machine learning\, AI\, web scraping\, data analysis\, and much more. \nPython’s easy-to-read syntax makes it a great introduction for p eople who are new to coding\, and the large library of open-source modules make it easy to start making useful code right away. \nTopics include: \n \nWriting and running scripts in Python\nData types\nVariables and Functio ns\nCalculations in Python\nControl flow\nData structures\nPython’s Stan dard library\n\n Workshop InformationWorkshop ManualManualAudienceAnyone i nterested in learning the basics of coding using PythonPrerequisitesNone LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T180712Z LOCATION:2538 Morgridge Hall\, 1205 University Ave\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\ , United States URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshop/python-1-foundational-python-for-be ginners-22/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=madison-wi X-SOURCE-NAME:Software Training for Students X-SOURCE-URL:https://sts.doit.wisc.edu/workshops/custom-workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR