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Boston TechJam & Spotify Partner to Bring Live Music to Innovation Block PartyBOSTON, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston TechJam, an event that combines a tech block party, innovation showcase and live music to connect the technology community's contributors, has released its?2018 entertainment lineup! Over 8,000 Boston TechJam attendees, ages 18+, will gather at City Hall Plaza on Thursday, June 14 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. to celebrate Boston as the place to start and grow a tech business. Spotify has teamed up with the Boston TechJam this year as the official music sponsor, with one of the area's top performing bands, East Coast Soul, opening for national headliner Day Wave. Local brewers Jack's Abby and Downeast Cider will provide libations while several food trucks offer summer treats, creating a fun and unique environment for networking and idea-sharing unlike anywhere else. This interactive and immersive setting aims to promote the discovery of local innovation and accelerate the region's technology ecosystem and unrivaled culture. "For six years now, we've been connecting Greater Boston's startups, entrepreneurs, established companies, innovators, students and artists in this unique format that's all about organic interactions and discovery," said Mark Lorion, Boston TechJam co-founder and SVP Operations & Corporate Development, Arxan Technologies. "It wouldn't be possible without the strong support from our local partners, such a collaborative ecosystem, or the attendees, all of whom bring so much energy to the event each year." "Boston TechJam is the ultimate experiential networking event, bringing together every corner of the city's innovation economy to celebrate the region's contributions to technology and the pioneers behind it," said Ben Maitland-Lewis, CEO of Boston-based Pretty Instant and the Founding Music & Entertainment Director of Boston TechJam. "Each year we expand and continuously challenge ourselves to ceate a fun and inclusive atmosphere where techies and talent can convene, collaborate and, most of all, have fun!" This year's entertainment line-up includes:
This event would not be possible without the thought leadership and financial support of underwriting sponsors Autodesk, Cengage, Chewy, Everbridge, Kronos Incorporated, Liberty Mutual Insurance, MathWorks, OSRAM, The Predictive Index and PTC. About Boston TechJam Boston TechJam is supported by Autodesk, Cengage, Chewy, Everbridge, Kronos Incorporated, Liberty Mutual, MathWorks, OSRAM, The Predictive Index and PTC. Founding collaborators include Arxan Technologies, MassTLC, East Coast Catalyst, Pretty Instant, Influence Central and SHIFT Communications. Media Contact:
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