A couple Thursdays ago, July 14, we hosted a #BIW16 Twitter Chat dedicated to the planning of the fifth annual Baltimore Innovation Week.
Back with a big anniversary, BIW16 is a weeklong celebration of innovation and technology organized by Technical.ly, which will take place Sept. 23-Oct. 1.
During the chat, the Technical.ly events team answered questions from community members while doing our best to evoke the enthusiasm required for a grand celebration. Check out the entire convo here.

We shared the basics:

#BIW16 takes place Sept 23-Oct 1 @TechnicallyBMR will be hosting a Kickoff, Innovation Celebration & Conference Days (Dev, Media & Business)

— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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You can submit your own event online @ https://t.co/q4gjcyzXTt – we’ll add it to the calendar and promote on social! #BIW16
— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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Want to be included in the #BIW16 print magazine? Get your event submission in no later than Friday, August 5th!

— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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We shared what’s new about #BIW16:

This year is the first for our brand new track… Sciences! Be sure to let your bio buddies know! #BIW16
— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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This year’s Business Conference will include Technical.ly Introduced: A curated B2B event. https://t.co/ioHV1Rs8H3 #BIW16

— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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The Baltimore Innovation Awards will be a PAR-TAY to celebrate noone other than the amazing folks who’re improving Charm City. #BIW16.
— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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We answered some great questions:

Hey #BIW16 events team! How can a promotional partner get involved to give away free samples of products to attendees? Asking for a friend:)

— Jeanette Lloyd (@Jah_Netti) July 14, 2016

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If you have something to share with our community reach out to Marketing@Technicallymedia.com #BIW16! https://t.co/u78UmecQks
— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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#BIW16 any insight into the wrap up event you are planning this year ? will the innovation week awards be returning?

— Jacqueline Albright (@Jackaleen_A) July 14, 2016

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The Baltimore Innovation Awards are coming back. The award categories will be announced in the coming days! #BIW16 https://t.co/BfYbjBzQUt
— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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@binnovationweek are there any free events?! #biw16

— Blake Hunter (@BlakeHunter87) July 14, 2016

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There are a ton! A lot of our community events are free as a bird! Go out and enjoy! #BIW16 https://t.co/y5JC2BBmaq
— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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A promising community event was announced:

BmoreOpen will be held on the 27th, a conference on building better teams and companies through inclusion, diversity, and openness. #BIW16

— BmoreOpen (@BmoreOpenBIW) July 14, 2016

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And Charm City was so appreciative!

@binnovationweek Thank you so much for taking time to answer our questions about #BIW16 .The event sounds awesome!! : )
— ♤Gretchen E. Fraser♤ (@MAsSweetG75) July 14, 2016

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No. Thank you, Baltimore!

We’re pumped to celebrate the innovation and technology happening in Charm City for the fifth year. After last year’s success of 55+ events, 120+ partners and 10,000 attendees, who knows how big we’ll grow this year. As long as this thriving community gets the recognition it deserves, we’re all happy.

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Still looking for a way to be involved in #BIW16? Plan an event!

Last thing, we have to share the #BIW16 Event Organizer Guide. It has everyyything you need to plan your event. https://t.co/IVHb4LyzRW

— Innovation Week (@binnovationweek) July 14, 2016

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