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TechBrew – October 2026

October 8 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Connect over coffee and tune into a tech discussion with a local Iowa tech leader. Each interview covers the lead origin story, career milestones, key initiatives, and fun facts. Join us on Thursday, October 8th, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., at West End Architectural Salvage. October‘s featured guest coming soon!

What to Expect:

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Networking
8:15 – 8:45 a.m. | Interview with Featured Guest
Stick around after for more networking!

☕ Drip coffee provided by West End Salvage. Specialty drinks available for purchase.
🅿️ Free parking east of the building at 207 9th St.

TechBrew is presented by Zirous

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Details

Date: October 8
Time:
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Event Categories: Signature Events, TechBrews

Organizer

Technology Association of Iowa

Venue

West End Architectural Salvage
22 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 United States + Google Map

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