This May we’ll be celebrating our second Editions Month – an initiative created in response to the growing organic demand from the community to bring the magic of Startup Weekend to new industries and audiences. Startup Weekend Edition events run just like any other Startup Weekend – but are focused on a certain theme, industry or audience. These type of events increase the diversity of the community by pulling in new attendees, organizers, stakeholders, and sponsors with new areas of expertise.
During the entire month, organizers all around the world will be holding over 100 events, highlighting over 50 different editions! We’ll be highlighting trends, stories, and experiences from these events over the next few weeks. Let’s take a look at the Top Editions featured at events during Editions Month.
#5. Healthcare
These events focus on the healthcare industry and the ways it can impact patients and doctors, from emergency services to insurance providers. Over the years, entrepreneurs have jumped into new industries to disrupt this industry even more with innovations such as healthcare tracking apps and wearables.
#4. Environment
Entrepreneurs want to change the world and help solve environmental issues through this theme. Some startups can be focused on specific niches, such as clean fuels and efficient electronics manufacturing, while others could take a consumer-focused approach, providing easy-to-use tools to help everyone make environmentally friendly choices.
Sustainability / Environment – Melbourne, Australia
EcoTechnologies and e-Agriculture – Orleans, France
#3. Youth
Startup Weekend Youth Edition is specially designed for the next generation of entrepreneurs. The event format is similar to a normal Startup Weekend, but some things are changed up just for the kids. Organizers create an atmosphere of exercises and experiences that will inspire the young minds and help them learn how to move ideas forward towards action, and in the process, collaborate with their peers.
Youth – Mendoza, Argentina
#2. Internet of Things and Smart Cities
This theme is meant for startups that are rewiring the infrastructure of the future with specific emphasis on focuses such as software and artificial intelligence, smart cities and energy, VR, AR, the connected home, and more! These events are all about getting connected.
Smart Cities – Asunción, Paraguay
Virtual Reality – Valencia, Spain
Smart City – Columbus, OH, USA
Smart Cities – Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
#1. Education
If what you are seeking is to improve education, Startup Weekend EDU events are made just for that! These events are for teachers, designers, techies, parents, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone who wants to contribute their ideas and skills to improve education.
EDU – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Editions Month kicks off this weekend, April 29th! Check out the Startup Weekends happening near you!
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