Des Moines Welcomes Back Tech Hub LIVE

By Cindy Zimmerman|July 31, 2024

The Greater Des Moines Partnership (GDMP) went all out to welcome the fourth Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo back to Des Moines. The Iowa welcoming party was a Top Gun-themed event at the Ricochet in downtown Des Moines, which was once again a very popular and enjoyable event for everyone.

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The fourth annual Tech Hub LIVE Welcome Party was held July 29 at Ricochet in downtown Des Moines.
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The Welcome Party was hosted by The Greater Des Moines Partnership, which was thrilled to be the Tech Hub LIVE Destination Partner.
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Tech Hub LIVE attendees gathered for fun and games, great food and fellowship.
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Tech Hub LIVE attendees gathered for fun and games, great food and fellowship with a Top Gun theme.
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Tech Hub LIVE attendees gathered for fun and games, great food and fellowship.
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Tech Hub LIVE attendees gathered for fun and games, great food and fellowship.

This is the third time the event has been hosted in Des Moines, which has welcomed them with open arms between the GDMP, Iowa Economic Development Authority, ISU Research Park, and America’s Cultivation Corridor. “There ’s probably not a better fit for America’s Cultivation Corridor than Tech Hub LIVE,” says Executive Director Bill Hunt. “Over the last 10 years, we have seen a 40% increase in food and ag businesses located in Iowa, nearly 10,000 patents happening for our industry, and over 175% increase in venture capitol coming to our industry in Iowa.”

For photo highlights of the Welcome Party, view the slideshow above.