Hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators from across the county will descend on Indianapolis this week for the inaugural Powder Keg conference to be held in the city from October 17-19. Presented by Verge, the largest community of technology entrepreneurs, startups, software developers and investors in the Midwest, Powder Keg represents the first national conference of its kind for startups to take place in Indianapolis.

Indiana University is proud to join the sponsor lineup for Powder Keg which includes, among others,  ExactTarget, DevelopIndy, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC).  Collaborating under the Innovate Indiana banner, IU’s sponsoring groups include: The IU Research and Technology Corporation, the Office of the Vice President for Engagement, the Kelley School of Business, IU University Information Technology Services, and the School of Informatics and Computing.

Powder Keg will feature more than a dozen inspiring keynote speakers and presenters as well as the nation’s most innovative new companies in a “startup bowl” competition.  The dynamic format, venues, and interactions of the conference promise to showcase Indianapolis’ continuing emergence as a vibrant hub for technology collaboration and startup activity.

A limited amount of tickets for Powder Keg remain available and are going fast.  Get $50 off with promo code: SPONSORPRO