July 8–11th, 2026
Summer in tech
Minneapolis · St Paul, MN
Technaissance
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Professional Dev. Workshops
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Special Brunch
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Technaissance ⁘ Professional Dev. Workshops ⁘ Special Brunch ⁘
Technology is changing every industry — and Summer in Tech is where Minneapolis–Saint Paul comes together to explore what that means for the future of work, creativity, business, and community.
Hosted by Hack the Gap, Summer in Tech is a multi-day experience designed to connect professionals, entrepreneurs, students, creatives, and curious learners through conversations, workshops, networking, and hands-on exploration of emerging technology.
From AI and digital tools to workforce trends, innovation, and creative technology, Summer in Tech creates space for people across industries and experience levels to learn, connect, and grow together.
PROGRAM
Event Overview
Wed – Thurs | July 8 & 9
Technaissance is built for the strategists in the room. Industry-focused talks, panels, and conversations exploring how technology is transforming business, nonprofits, healthcare, marketing, government, construction, and more.
Friday | July 10
Professional Dev. Day
Professional Development Day is where skills get built. Hands-on, practical, and designed for new professionals and recent grads. Workshops include resume reviews, interview practices, tutorials on how to use new tech tools. Come to learn. Leave ready to execute.
Saturday | July 11
Creative Tech Brunch
A community-centered brunch experience featuring creatives, founders, and innovators using technology in bold, unexpected, and culture-shaping ways.
