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MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” features Craig Thompson, Wisconsin’s secretary of transportation for six years and the incoming vice chancellor for university relations at UW-Madison. Thompson talks about his background in public policy and how he will approach his new role. The Show also previews upcoming events:
- Sept. 12, Wauwatosa, Microsoft in Wisconsin: AI, data centers and more
A tech investment that will rival the size of Epic’s Wisconsin campus will materialize soon: It’s Microsoft Corp’s data center in the Racine County Town of Mount Pleasant. What attracted Microsoft and what will take place over time? This multi-billion-dollar investment will be the subject of a Thursday, Sept. 12 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon.
Panelists are Balamurugan Balakreshnan, chief artificial intelligence officer WNW/chief architect for Microsoft, and Joe Hamann, executive director of the UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute. UW-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator, 1225 Discovery Parkway, Wauwatosa
- Sept. 24, Madison, Morgridge Institute for Research: Where “sparks” are flying! Morgridge is a biomedical research institute working toward a fundamental understanding of biology to drive advances in human health. Some of the best scientists on campus, or anywhere, are working there. It’s also home to the next generation of scientists – people who engaged on the cutting edge of biomedical imaging, regenerative biology, structural biology and metabolism. More soon on our talented line-up! Sheraton Inn on John Nolen Dr.
- Oct. 3, Madison for the annual W.O.M.E.N Reception
Joanna Burish, who is a business leader, former arts producer and advocate, will speak Thursday, Oct. 3, at the annual W•O•M•E•N reception in Madison.
Burish will talk about her background – from emigrating from Israel to the United States at the age of seven, to being a producer in Hollywood, New York and the Cannes Film Festival, and her most recent experiences in the finance world – during an early evening conversation at. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation at 6:30 p.m. J.H. Findorff & Son headquarters, 300 S. Bedford St. Learn more soon and register at wisconsintechnologycouncil.com
- Oct. 15-16, Wisconsin Economic Summit, La Crosse
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