Tech Week Kick-Off 2026
Stars of ABC's Shark Tank, Daymond John and Robert Herjavec, will co-headline the Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 Kick-Off Event on Monday, September 14.
We're thrilled to announce that the stars of ABC's Shark Tank, Daymond John and Robert Herjavec, will co-headline the Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 Kick-Off Event on Monday, September 14.
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: GLC at 20 Monroe Live
Together, Herjavec and John bring a powerhouse combination of entrepreneurial vision and cybersecurity mastery to the stage. With Herjavec's 35 years advising governments and enterprises on cyber threats and building a billion-dollar security empire, and John's decades of transforming bold ideas into global brands like FUBU, these two icons offer tech audiences an unmatched perspective on building, protecting, and scaling businesses in today's digital world.
The two Sharks will sit down for a fireside chat, sharing candid insights and stories from their respective journeys, along with forward-looking perspectives on where technology is headed next and what that means for the future of the Greater Grand Rapids region.
Join more than 1,000 business and community leaders for this high-impact opening event and be part of the conversation shaping the future of tech in our region.
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