The first ¾ of the year flew by! We’re ready to send off 2017 with a bang — but first, let’s get through Autumn. Here are our top picks for events you won’t want to miss this month:
September 5 — EngagePhase Weekly: Public Beta Launch
EngagePhase Weekly, the premium weekly email newsletter covering the emerging global community engagement and public participation industry, has completed its private beta phase and is now available to the public.
September 13 — 3rd Annual Civic & Gov Tech Showcase
Innovate Your State, in partnership with Microsoft and the City of San Jose, is bringing the 3nd Annual Civic & Gov Tech Showcase to the Capitol of Silicon Valley.
The Civic & Gov Tech Showcase is an opportunity to connect with civic minded entrepreneurs, potential investors, and government leaders to showcase the great work that is being done to improve government and governance. The goal of the event is to encourage collaboration and the support of new technologies to improve government and public participation.
September 18-20 — Social Enterprise Alliance Summit
Social Enterprise Alliance empowers social enterprises with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and works to foster a social enterprise ecosystem in which they can thrive. Since our founding, we have convened the robust social enterprise field – practitioners, enthusiasts, experts, funders and more – at the Summit.
September 23 — National Day of Civic Hacking
Calling all public servants, people with technology skills, and community organizers: National Day of Civic Hacking is your opportunity to show that government can work in the 21st century if we all build it together. Find an event near you and make a meaningful impact on some of your community’s toughest challenges.
September 27 — Housing Hero Awards
The Housing Hero Awards recognizes individuals and groups that make exceptional contributions towards creating more housing solutions for all San Franciscans.