The Maker City Summit 2020
3 big changes to anticipate this year
We’re still six months away from The Maker City Summit 2020, but it’s not too early to look forward to a few big changes in this year’s gathering of makers. The Summit planning committee, chaired by Tanika Harper, is focused on developing a summit that will provide “step-by-step processes you can take back to help you grow your business,” Tanika said, “no matter where you are in the process.” With that in mind, here are three big ways the summit will change in 2020:
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1. A change in schedule
For the past four years, The Maker City Summit has been a one-day event. This year it expands to a weekend – September 12 and 13. (Are your calendars marked??) The extended schedule is intended to provide additional time for hands-on workshops that will provide the tangible business tools makers are looking for.
2. A change in format
Saturday, September 12 will take entrepreneurs into deeper discussions and tactical learning opportunities. FIVE maker locations have been confirmed along Central Street where sessions will cover Taking Memorable Product Photos; Business 101, Productive Boundaries, Preventing Burnout, and Digital Marketing. Attendees may choose three sessions to attend throughout the afternoon.
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Sunday, September 13 will lead off with a powerful speaker and take attendees on a journey to business health and success. Power sessions with experts will also be available. The speakers are mostly confirmed and top secret! More details will be announced each month, so get excited and SAVE THE DATES! You'll also want to be sure your friends subscribe to the newsletter. Launch day promo code will be announced to our newsletter first!
3. A change in venue
This year The Maker City Summit will take advantage of many maker venues along Central Street. Sunday will be at the newly renovated Brookside and its sister venue, Relix. “We landed on the area because it has a lot of incredible maker spaces within walking distance of each other and is a budding arts center in Knoxville,” Tanika said. “We think it will be accessible for all and it's exciting to see these spaces working together for the maker community!”
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