FOLSOM, CA – The Granite City Entrepreneurship Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of Folsom Tech Week 2025, a four-day celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. Taking place February 24-28, 2025, in the heart of Northern California, the event promises to bring together thought leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs, government officials, and investors to explore transformative solutions for today’s challenges.
With the theme “Doing More with Less,” Folsom Tech Week 2025 focuses on how technology, particularly AI, can revolutionize industries, enhance government efficiency, and empower entrepreneurs to innovate responsibly and effectively.
Event Highlights Include:
- D.O.G.E. Hackathon (Department of Government Efficiency): A 24-hour competition where developers, designers, and problem-solvers will create actionable, AI-powered solutions for improving government operations.
- Exclusive Investor Dinner: An invite-only gathering connecting top-tier investors with startups and innovators in an intimate networking environment.
- Startup Pitch Competition: Early-stage entrepreneurs will showcase their groundbreaking ideas to potential investors and partners.
- Panels & Workshops: Industry leaders and government officials will discuss topics like AI innovation, public-private collaboration, and the future of entrepreneurship.
- Pocket Events: Unique, interactive networking experiences such as polar paddleboarding with tech leaders, fireside chats with investors, and innovation talks.
Matthew Loughran, Board Chair of the Granite City Entrepreneurship Foundation, expressed his excitement about the event’s potential to inspire collaboration and drive innovation:
“Folsom Tech Week is more than just an event—it’s a movement to bring people together to tackle real-world challenges with creative solutions. By bridging the gap between public and private sectors, we’re creating a platform where ideas become action, and innovation has a lasting impact on our communities.”
The event will host some of the brightest minds in technology and innovation, including government officials, industry pioneers, and venture capitalists. Folsom Tech Week 2025 headquarters at Granite City CoWorking offers a rare opportunity for attendees to build connections, learn from experts, and contribute to shaping the future of technology and public service.
Sponsorship and Participation Opportunities:
Folsom Tech Week is currently welcoming sponsors, panel speakers, hackathon participants, and pitch competition applicants.
- To sponsor or inquire about speaking opportunities, please contact matt@tedxfolsom.com.
- To register for the event or learn more, visit FolsomTechWeek.com.
About Granite City Entrepreneurship Foundation
The Granite City Entrepreneurship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and community growth. Through events like Folsom Tech Week and TEDxFolsom, the Foundation empowers individuals and organizations to collaborate and create meaningful impact.
