For the week of August 14, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene:

Professional Development, Workshops

• 8-10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at Neider & Boucher – Pitch Practice Business Sessions
• 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at MG&E Innovation Center – SCORE Madison: Going Into Business
• Noon – 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug.17 at Dreambank – Small Business: Fast-Track to Funding Your Start Up
• 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at WWBIC – Steps to Start a Food Business

Conferences, Festivals, Symposiums

• 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 – Thursday, Aug. 24 – Forward Festival

Networking

• 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Wisconsin State Capitol – WWBIC: 30th Anniversary Celebration
• 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Horizon Coworking – Doyenne Group: Doyenne & Horizon Coworking Member Social