The summit is presented by
FlagshipKansas.Tech
WICHITA, Kan.,
June 6,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FlagshipKansas.Tech is set
to host science educator Bill Nye,
aka "the Science Guy," in a moderated chat at this
year's annual Ad Astra Technology Summit. Now in its
third year, the single-day event will be on October 2, 2024, at the Hyatt in Wichita. It will feature multiple tracks
discussing the future of technology, tech start-ups, tech
education, and tech investment in Kansas.
"This summit is important. After all, technologies derive from
science," said Nye, host of the popular '90s children's show
"Bill Nye the Science Guy." "Tech
hubs concentrate engineers and scientists to identify big problems
and build business to find solutions to them. The Ad Astra Tech
Summit is exciting. I'm looking forward to being part of it this
year."
As an engineer, comedian, inventor, and science
educator, Nye uses his unique pedagogical skills to facilitate
the understanding of the complex nature of scientific concepts.
"The impact of science education, tech companies,
start-ups, and investors is one that requires us to mash up
different points-of-view. Exploring its possibilities and potential
should be something every entrepreneur, industry leader, investor,
and tech educator eagerly anticipates," said Troy Tabor, Director of the Wichita State University Center for
Entrepreneurship.
A rising tech-sector mainstay, the Ad Astra Summit attracts
industry pioneers, budding entrepreneurs, public servants,
educators, and scholars who are blazing new technology trails from
the heartland.
"Our goal is to bring together bright, Kansas-grown minds to inspire collaboration,
creativity, and drive progress in our communities and beyond,"
said Conner Hampton,
FlagshipKansas.Tech Executive Director. "As we present
a platform for the Kansas proud to
convene, we know it will become the catalyst for partnership,
innovation, and the growth of the Kansas Tech Sector."
Discounted presale tickets for the event at the Hyatt go on
sale June 6, 2024. The summit
includes breakout sessions with multiple workshops based on
attendees' interests and a moderated chat with Bill Nye and tech entrepreneur Troy Tabor.
FlagshipKansas.Tech members receive 50% off general admission
and special rates are available for educators. To purchase tickets
or learn more, visit adastrasummit.tech.
About FlagshipKansas.Tech
FlagshipKansas.Tech is a
nonprofit organization that brings together Kansas technology companies to shine a light
on the depth of skill, ingenuity, and innovation running through
our cities and communities. Current goals include raising
awareness, attracting and retaining technology talent, and
supporting technology workforce training and education. Learn more
at flagshipkansas.tech.
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