GLC Live at 20 Monroe
We're kicking off Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 with two of the most recognizable names in entrepreneurship and business.
Daymond John and Robert Herjavec, stars of ABC's Shark Tank, will co-headline our Kick-Off event on September 14 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Together, they’ll sit down for a fireside chat to share their insights on where technology is taking us and what it means for the future of business.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or tech enthusiast, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
Featured Speakers
Daymond John
Robert Herjavec
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 Sharks offer tech audiences an unmatched perspective on building, protecting, and scaling businesses in today's digital world.
The two 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.
This event kicks off Tech Week Grand Rapids—an “unconference” with 100+ events, 300+ community partners, and over 15,000 participants celebrating innovation, collaboration, and all things tech across the region. View the full schedule at techweekgr.com. We hope to see you throughout the week!
The sponsorship commitment deadline is August 28, 2026.
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