What a better way to complete the day than with the Hump Day Happy Hour AND the announcement of who won the Technical.ly RealList of Engineers* Awards! This is a great way to wind down the day, congratulate the RealList Winners, continue conversations, make new friends and connect with those you don’t see often enough. Take in the best 360-degree views of the Baltimore skyline, the Ravens and Orioles Stadium, B&O Railroad and the Horseshoe Casino! Mingle with DEV Day sponsors, exhibitors, participants, and panel members while savoring light food & drinks along with conversations and views of our amazing city! 

At the crossroads of higher education and workforce development. Learn how several of our local higher ed institutions are reimagining the role universities play in preparing their graduates to enter the dynamic workforce of the 21st century. We'll discover how institutions are tackling these challenges from both ends of the spectrum whether it's connecting students to local tech companies and their internship opportunities or how one of the most progressive dual graduate programs in the country is leading the change of how we diversify our skillsets and approach our careers.

Technology makes the world go round and there are numerous groundbreaking technologies emerging as game changers which are impacting our everyday lives. We will take a look at how machine learning is advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as how Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) have expanded beyond video games to education, marketing, engineering design, space exploration, and healthcare. A fascinating technology still under development; Quantum computing (supercomputing) will also be explored including questions about the 20.4 billion things connected to the internet as the Internet of Things (IoT) as of 2020 will be kept safe and secure.

Join us for this exciting panel to explore how new technology is being used in the products of the future and how it will impact our lives.

Businesses need money to run and startups need it more than those with well-established sales pipelines. Where do most businesses get their funding? Is it through Crowdfunding, Angel Investors, Friend & Family or Grants? Starting a business is hard enough without having to go and find the money to keep things going. Join our panel of experts who will share with you where the funding is and how they found the money to help their businesses grow.

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality - Presented by: Balti Virtual, MAMMOTH - Science Channel Battlebot Celebrity - Builder: Ricky Willams, EcoMap of Baltimore - Presented by: Pava LePere

The Made In Baltimore Sourcing & Supplier Fair will feature raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, contract manufacturers and more, from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you're looking to find a new cut & sew facility for apparel production, new packaging for your food products, a quicker turnaround on labeling or shipping supplies, or a commercial printing connection with a face, your business is guaranteed to find new and exciting opportunities at this expo. Let's strengthen bonds across our region's manufacturing ecosystem and build your business to its greatest potential!

Technology products are impacting the way we live and here is a first-hand opportunity to see many of these innovative and cool technologies and products coming out of MD! Come meet and see the hottest entrepreneurs and products coming out of Baltimore. Emerging technologies range from Medical devices, technical products, and consumer products coming to market, we have startups, early-stage, and emerging companies. Our goal is to expand the knowledge and market the awesome tech-centric business ecosystem which just keeps growing in Baltimore.

Join F³ Tech and thought leaders in agritech, aquatech, and envirotech to explore an exciting emerging market set to transform the agriculture industry and the world. New concepts like automation and robotics, data and analytics, synthetic biology, and vertical farming are transforming the way that food is produced. A growing population, climate change, urbanization, and globalized trade are a few of the megatrends that are creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators.The agritech market is forecasted to surge to $20B by 2020, in part due to the enormous challenge of growing 70% more food by 2050 to feed a growing global population. Join us while we explore one of the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs who seek to solve one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today.

Long gone are the days where makers are viewed just hobbyists and tinkerers. Increased access to high-tech equipment and diverse resources have forever changed the maker movement! Resulting in an evolution that has brought about a new crop of entrepreneurs who are creating familiar products in new and more advanced ways. Join us to hear from our panel of technology-based entrepreneurs who are changing the way we view making.

Welcome to 1100 Wicomico. At 105 years-old, 1100 Wicomico is experiencing a resurgence in activity as it reclaims its identity as the economic hub of West Baltimore. Originally the new home of the growing Baltimore Bargain House, it is now outfitted with modern amenities and optimized with multiple floors of office and production space. 

Who is your customer? Where are they and how do you reach them? You can’t do one without the other! Identifying your target customer and getting them to notice you are two very different things. There are 5 key things every company should know regarding how to find your true customer. Can you name them all? If not, spend an hour with our expert facilitators who can help you find your customers saving you time and money, and who can't afford to save time and money?

An apprenticeship program is a valuable tool for any team facing a talent gap or working to increase diversity and inclusion, both common scenarios in the tech industry. We’d like to share our success story along with some key factors and takeaways for any other tech teams out there who might be interested in implementing a similar program.

React Native is a modern open-source framework for native app development developed and maintained by the team at Facebook. React Native is a cross-platform development tool, but unlike previous options, React Native uses native platform-specific interface components, making it both easy to program and highly performant.

Settle into your morning with coffee, a chat, and 360 views of the city. Located in the Southwest Baltimore neighborhood of Pigtown, 1100 Wicomico’s 8th floor is the highest point in the area with completely unobstructed views. While you’re here waking up, take the time to meet your peers and set your plan for the day. There’s a lot to take in!