The best way to experience and learn about the innovation economy isn't in a stuffy ballroom

- it is up close and personal and in its native habitat. Experienced marketers and conference organizers Brian Monahan and John Battelle have created a new type of business conference called OpenCo, which they like to think of as a mix between a business conference and artist's open studio with the vibe of a music festival. For 2013, OpenCo events will take place in the following four locations:

May 22 - 23

New York New York

June 6 - 7

London London

Sept 12 - 13

Detroit Detroit

Oct 9 - 11

San Francisco San Francisco

May 22 - 23

June 6 - 7

Sept 12 - 13

Oct 9 - 11


OpenCo hosted its inaugural event in San Francisco last fall and the one-day event was a tremendous success; more than 80 participating host companies and 2,000 registered festivalgoers took part. Here are two videos that give you a feel for our events.

  • OpenCo NY Launch 2013

  • OpenCo 2012 Highlights

Founding Tour Partner

OPEN Forum

Sustaining Tour Partners

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