The Forbes School of Business and Technology at Ashford University is a Bronze Sponsor of the 4^th Annual Techweek in New York City. Held October 10-14 at various venues throughout the city, Techweek New York celebrates entrepreneurship with seminars, public demonstrations, events, a startup competition, hiring fair, workshops, and more.

“Having the Forbes School of Business and Technology at Ashford University sponsor New York Techweek was a perfect fit,” said Forbes School of Business and Technology Executive Dean Bob Daugherty. “Our school offers an academic curriculum that encourages students to become thought leaders and innovators in the fields of business and technology.”

As part of the school’s sponsorship of this week’s event, the Forbes School of Business and Technology is co-hosting a booth at Techweek New York. Attendees of the event will be able to learn more about the school’s academic programs.

Techweek is the nation’s leading technology conference and festival. The event is dedicated to bringing together entrepreneurs, visionaries, influencers, and thought leaders for collaboration and engagement. Techweek New York aims to provide an open space for all who are passionate about technology to be a part of the conversation.

For more information on the Forbes School of Business and Technology at Ashford University, visit http://www.ashford.edu/degrees/online/business.htm. For more information on Techweek New York 2016, visit http://techweek.com/newyork/.   

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