On Thursday, July 21, we hosted the first-ever Twitter chat dedicated to all things Delaware Innovation Week.
Only in its second year, #DIW16 is a weeklong celebration of innovation and technology organized by Technical.ly, which will take place Nov. 11-19.
During the chat, the Technical.ly events team answered questions from community members while trying to connect those that were looking to collaborate with others. The Delaware community showed up and made their voices heard.
The conversation (here it is in full) was filled with reminders of our mission and made us even more determined (if that’s possible) to pull off an impactful DIW following an impressive inaugural year.

We went over the necessary details:

#DIW16 takes place November 11-19 @TechnicallyDE will host a Kickoff, Innovation Celebration & Conference Days (Dev, Media & Business)

— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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There are a variety of ways to get involved in #DIW16 – organize or host an event, volunteer, speak, demo your product/app and more!
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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You can submit your event online @ https://t.co/zqTT13Cop0 – we’ll add it to the calendar and promote on social! #DIW16 The site is live!

— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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The community made themselves heard:

DE folks! Get involved. #diw16 https://t.co/mVcpUY5xHp
— Dany B (@happymessworld) July 21, 2016

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@Dinnovationweek #DIW16 There’s lots of potential innovation at public libraries. Do reach out to them.
— Gregg McCullough (@desilutoo_gregg) July 21, 2016

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We shared what’s new about #DIW16:

— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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Another cool new thing for #DIW16: Sciences. A new track to include our biotech buddies and more. Spread the news!
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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We shared things to keep in mind:

11/2 is the last call for event submissions to be included in #DIW16. 10/7 to be included in the print magazine. https://t.co/3yphs2WNlX
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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Find all of the deadlines, tips and tricks you need to plan an event for #DIW16 in this Event Organizer Guide! https://t.co/Ay38Co4lPb
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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An innovative creative activation? There’s no place to go other than marketing@technicallymedia.com. #DIW16 https://t.co/1wKJbxMNLo
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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And things you can’t forget:

If it’s innovation, we want to see it. It doesn’t matter the track it falls under. #DIW16 #Inclusion
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016

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Remember, Delaware Innovation Week is made, supported and attended by our amazing community members – wouldn’t be possible w/o YOU! #DIW16
— DE Innovation Week (@Dinnovationweek) July 21, 2016
Thanks to everyone who took the time to participate in the Twitter Chat! Last year, over 30 partners collaborated with community organizers to plan 25 events that attracted over 2,000 attendees to Delaware Innovation Week. With your help, Technical.ly organizers are sure to make #DIW16 even greater.

Still looking for a way to get involved with #DIW16?

• Developed a cool app or game to show off at our Kickoff or Closing Party? Fill out this form.
• Volunteer at an event by signing up here!
• Potentially speak at an event by signing up here!
• Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email sales@technical.ly!

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