The Forward Fest Board comprises members from across the Madison tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, including folks with nonprofits, private companies and social good enterprises.
There are numerous ways to be a part of Forward Fest, and we pride ourselves on having something for everyone. See below for more details!
Every year, Forward Fest features more than 40 events across 8 days, located all across Madison. They range from day-long workshops to lunchtime get-togethers, and many are free to attend.
Sign up here to be the first to know when passes and registration are available!
Have an idea for an event you'd love to see? Awesome - we'd love to have you!
Anyone can host an event; past Forward Fest event hosts have included such disparate organizations as the Madison roller derby league, Collaboration for Good and Olbrich Gardens. Learn all about what's involved in hosting an event, as well as the myriad resources we provide to event hosts, on our "Host an Event" page!
Looking to donate your time, energy and talent to Forward Fest? We have multiple opportunities available, including:
Shoot as an email at info@forwardfest.org to learn more!
Forward Fest has grown every year, and much of that is thanks to our generous sponors. We have a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities available, and are happy to work with interested companies or organizations on an individual level to find something that works for you.
Shoot as an email at info@forwardfest.org to learn more!
Nothing that happens during Forward Fest would be possible without generous financial support from our sponsors, including the myriad event sponsors who provide space, refreshments, promotion and more!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send us an email at info@forwardfest.org to learn more!