July 8–11th, 2026
Summer in Tech
Minneapolis · St Paul, MN
Technaissance
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Professional Dev. Workshops
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Summer Brunch
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Technaissance ⁘ Professional Dev. Workshops ⁘ Summer Brunch ⁘
Hosted by Hack the Gap, Summer in Tech is a multi-day experience designed to connect professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and curious learners through conversations, workshops, networking, and hands-on exploration of emerging technology.
From automation 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.
And, we’ll wrap it all up with a fun Saturday Summer Brunch!
PROGRAM
Events Overview
Wednesday | July 8
Join Minnesota Women in AI for an interactive Builder Workshop designed to help you explore what’s possible with AI tools and workflows. The session will begin with a presentation on emerging AI opportunities, followed by hands-on breakout sessions where participants can either learn to build with Lovable or explore how to create and manage AI agents.
Builder Workshops with Minnesota Women in AI
Thursday | July 10
Technaissance: Tech for Mission-Driven Organizations
Tech for Mission-Driven Organizations is a practical learning day for nonprofits, foundations, and community-focused organizations looking to strengthen their digital operations. Sessions will cover topics such as AI governance, cybersecurity, operations automation, and digital marketing systems, with a focus on helping organizations use technology more effectively, safely, and strategically.
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.
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.
Whether you’re a non profit leader, a seasoned professional, a founder building something new, a student exploring opportunities, or someone simply curious about the future…
Summer in Tech is designed to help you discover what’s next — and how to be part of it.
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