You are in luck! We’ve got some FREEBIES for you this week! Thanks to the generosity of the event organizers, you can attend two BIG EVENTS this week, one in person, one online, without spending a dime.

First, the Impact Global Venture Summit is happening at the newly remodeled SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Downtown Sacramento from 11 AM – 5 PM this Thursday, October 7. StartupSac still has free tickets you can claim using the promo code STARTUPSACVIP. If that code says it’s sold out, email us and we’ve got another free code you can use. More details below or check out Full event details are here.

Next, Future Worlds Symposium, organized by the Sacramento Chapter of ACM, is happening virtually Friday afternoon, October 8 and Saturday morning, October 9. Get free admission with code ACMSTARTUPSAC (limited to 50 uses so get your ticket ASAP), Note that the discount code gets applied at checkout. More details below or check out full event details here.

This Week’s Best Bets

In Person: Impact Global Venture Summit, Thu Oct 7 at 11 AM: More than 900 investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and societal thought-leaders will meet in-person to share insights and deliver demonstrations of cutting-edge innovations and early prototypes. Admission includes an opportunity to participate in Epic Office Hours. Free admission with discount code STARTUPSACVIP. At Safe Credit Union Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento

ACM Future Worlds Symposium, Fri & Sat Oct 8-9: Future Worlds will connect Smart Cities, Autonomous Cars and Autonomous Worlds, Virtual Reality, AI and Machine Learning, Human Computer Interfaces, Internet of Things, Drones and Robotics, Cloud, Data Analytics and Cybersecurity. Free admission with code ACMSTARTUPSAC (limited to 50 uses). Note that the discount code gets applied at checkout. Online

Plan Ahead

Chico GROWTECH FEST 2021, Oct 12 & 13: GROWTECH FEST 2021 brings together startups, investors, entrepreneurs, techies, students, educators, business owners and community leaders from Northern California to educate, inspire and connect!. In Person at the El ReyTheater in Downtown Chico.

Impact Over Output: Why and How Your Startup Can Get Traction Tomorrow, Tue Oct 19 at 11:30 AM: If you’re a startup founder in the idea stage, this workshop is for you! You’ll learn how prioritizing impact over outcome can shift your thinking and give your startup tangible next steps toward traction, funding, growth, and success. Whatever your Big Vision looks like, you’ll come away with a clear impact statement to guide your true north, and you’ll take the next steps in defining your startup’s MVP. Online

There’s much more going on in October–check out all the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, check out what’s available on the StartupSac Website.

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