Thinc Iowa - The common ground between corporations and startups

The Commonground between Corporations and Startups

Thinc Iowa will gather individuals from startups and established corporations across the U.S. for a day and a half of inspiration, idea generation and collaboration. It’s a whole new perspective for the entrepreneurial community from the people behind Big Omaha.

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There’s no such thing as business as usual anymore. Big companies want to innovate like the small guys. Startups want to succeed like the big guys. Wouldn’t it be great if they all got together in the same room to share ideas?

That’s the idea behind Thinc Iowa. Our goal is to motivate people to explore new ways of doing business, challenge them to think differently, and give them a place to network outside their normal circle.

Need inspiration? This is the place. You’ll hear from corporate powerhouses and innovative entrepreneurs who are getting it right in today’s economy. If you’re ready to drive change from the inside out, Thinc Iowa is for you.

Corporate attendees will connect with startups that are developing game-changing ideas. Startups will connect with companies that understand how to successfully position and sell a product or service. Everyone wins.

Thinc Iowa is for businesses of all sizes, including corporations, entrepreneurs and nonprofits. From sales and marketing professionals to interactive developers to startup founders and company CEOs — we invite you to come explore where we’re going and how to lead the way.

We're bringing together folks from both ends of the spectrum – established corporations and startups – and providing a common ground to explore partnerships, examine innovation and share lessons learned.

The conference will take place at the Temple for Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines. Once marked as one of the “most endangered” historic buildings by the National Historical Register, the Temple was given new life with extensive renovations, completed in October of 2002.

Today, the Temple is a state-of-the-art performance venue in Des Moines’ Western Gateway, within walking distance of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and a wide range of locally owned restaurants and bars.

The event will include a Thursday night opening party, a full day of keynotes on Friday, plus an unforgettable closing party. Look for the release of the full schedule, which will include all speaker times, in late September.

Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street

Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street

Hyatt Place
418 6th Avenue

for sponsorship opportunities

These amazing companies, both big and small, are helping to make this event possible. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Geoff Wood at geoff@siliconprairienews.com

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Thinc Iowa is a production of Silicon Prairie News, the team behind the annual Big Omaha conference, which The Next Web described as "what would happen if TED were in the business of technology conferences."

At Big Omaha, Silicon Prairie News believes it's not just about showcasing high-quality presenters on stage, but it's about giving every attendee an unforgettable experience at every turn. In addition to the expected conference amenities, Silicon Prairie News' conferences include interactive art installations, comfy lounges and all-day, complimentary snack and beverage bars.

To get a glimpse of that experience, check out the past press, photos and video of Big Omaha.