Charleston Tech Week

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APR 24-

MAY 2,

2025

“As our region continues to grow as a hub for the tech industry, it’s exciting to see business leaders and the tech community come together to collaborate and share ideas,” said Charleston Mayor William Cogswell.

“Charleston Tech Week isn’t just a great opportunity for attendees—it’s a win for all our residents, who will benefit from the advancements and innovations that come out of these conversations.”

(THURS, APR 24)

iFiveK: Where Tech Runs

Charleston Digital

Charleston Tech Center - 997 Morrison Drive, SC 29403

(FRI, APR 25)

Cybersecurity Meetup hosted by Trident Technical College

Charleston County Economic Development

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(SAT, APR 26)

"Tech After Dark" opening Tech Week Bash, co-presented by High Tide Music Festival & Dig South

Moxy Charleston Hotel

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(SUN, APR 27)

TBA

Location TBA

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(MON, APR 28)

Startup Grind Charleston: Fireside Chat with Hunter Stunzi. As the founder and president of SnapCap, Hunter pioneered an online marketplace that facilitated over $250 million in loans to small businesses before being acquired by Lending Tree in 2017.

CODE/+/TRUST - 665 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Mount Pleasant, 29464

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(TUES, APR 29)

SC Competes Spring Summit: Connections & Collaborations: Spotlight on the Harbor Entrepreneur Center Accelerator, Logistics/Tech B2B Speed Dating, Student Showcase and more!

The Harbor Entrepreneur Center – 11 eWall Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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(WED, APR 30)

1 Million Cups

Frothy Beard Brewing – 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, SC

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(WED, APR 30, 5:30-8:30pm)

DisruptHR Charleston: A groundbreaking Human Resources and Talent Attraction movement built on the belief that people and workplaces are constantly evolving, so the ideas and methodologies we use to engage, energize, and inspire them should adapt and change too. Hosted by Catch Talent

American Theater - 446 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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(THURS, MAY 1, 4:00-5:00 pm)

Mentor Matchup w/ Charleston Women in Tech at Dig South Tech Summit

Cougar Mall, beside the fountain behind Randolph Hall – College of Charleston, 44 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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(THURS, MAY 1, 4:00-5:00 pm)

Dig South Tech Summit: Investor-VIP Shindig

44 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (inside Randolph Hall)

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(THURS, MAY 1, 5:00-7:00pm)

Dig South Tech Summit: Upload Charleston Welcome Shindig, sponsored by Charleston County Economic Development

Cougar Mall, beside the fountain behind Randolph Hall – College of Charleston, 44 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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(THURS, MAY 1, 6:00-9:00 pm)

Game Changers & Innovators w/ Reforged Gaming Lounge

Reforged Gaming Lounge - 8484 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, Unit B

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(THURS, MAY 1, 7:30 - 8:30 pm)

Charleston Literary Festival NY Times Best-Selling Author Event with Benjamin Wallace, Author of The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto, at Dig South Tech Summit

Location TBA

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(THURS, MAY 1, 7-9 PM

CharlestonHacks 30-Second AI Film Fest at Dig South Tech Summit

54 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (College of Charleston Simons Center for the Arts)

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(THURS, MAY 1, Doors: 8:00 pm)

Kishi Bashi w/Special Guest Elizabeth and the Catapult

Music Farm

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(FRI, MAY 2, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm)

Dig South Tech Summit & Expo: Keynotes, Panels, Workshops, $1M Wild Pitch, Demos, Exhibitors and more.

College of Charleston Simons Center, 54 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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(FRI, MAY 2, 2:30 – 6:00 pm)

Matthew Pollard workshop, keynote & reception, presented by EO Charleston at Dig South Tech Summit

College of Charleston Simons Center, 54 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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(FRI, MAY 2, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)

Charleston Tech Week “Geekout” Closing Bash @ The Harbour Club

The Harbor Club at West Edge, 22 Westedge St Suite 700, Charleston, SC 29403

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ABOUT CHS
TECH WEEK

Charleston Tech Week is a mighty alliance of technology, business and creative communities uniting to champion, support and grow the regional tech ecosystem. We invite you to participate, attend, sponsor, speak, network, collide and collaborate with us. Celebrate innovation. Elevate opportunities for everyone. Unleash your geek, Charleston! Contact: stanfield@digsouth.com

ECONOMIC
IMPACT

Tech Industry Fast Facts for the Charleston Region

$140M = Amount 6 tech companies recently raised from capital resources outside of SC
$120k = Average wage of CHS tech workers (2x the state and regional per-capita wage)
12.1% & 17.3% = Tech employment & tech GDP in CHS region
9,000% = Tech industry growth over the last 20 years (fastest growth sector in the region over the next 5 years)

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

We want you! Join us to celebrate and elevate the regional tech ecosystem during Charleston Tech Week. Email info@digsouth.com or get in touch with one of the collaborating organizations today to attend, sponsor, and volunteer: Dig South Tech Summit, Charleston Digital, The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, Charleston Women in Tech, DisruptHR Charleston, SC Competes, CharlestonHacks, 1 Million Cups Charleston, Charleston Literary Festival, Startup Grind Charleston.