Magnet upcoming events

Cap Times Power Hour (August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT

A quarterly executive series featuring CEOs from around Wisconsin discussing various topics including: trends, expansion, acquisitions, workplace culture, community, recruitment, technology and more.

The next Power Hour at the Edgewater on August 13th featuring Josh Glessing, president of the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum.

Mark Richardson founder of Unfinished Business will moderate and discuss the business of NBA basketball and sports, along with the growth of Milwaukee’s Deer District and the impact Fiserv Forum has had on the city.

Check in and networking with food starting at 3:30 with the discussion at 5pm. Power Hour is sponsored by: The Burish Group at UBS, Newcomb Construction, American Family PGA Championship, Godfrey Kahn Law, 100State, Zimbrick and our partners are the Edgewater, Hinckley Productions and Cargo Coffee.

For additional details visit https://captimespowerhour.com/

The Networking Novelists (August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us for the kickoff of the MAGNET Book Club, a new monthly networking and discussion group designed for young professionals who love learning, personal growth, and great conversations.

This month's selection is Fan's First by Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas. In this engaging business book, Cole shares how putting customers first and creating unforgettable experiences can transform organizations, build loyal fans, and drive long-term success. Through entertaining stories and practical lessons, Fan's First challenges traditional business thinking and encourages leaders to focus on creating remarkable experiences that people can't stop talking about.

Our goal is to make the MAGNET Book Club a standing monthly event. We'll alternate between a business-focused book one month and a fun recreational read the next. Future book selections will be chosen by club vote, giving members the opportunity to help shape the reading list.

We'll gather at The Great Dane Downtown for discussion, networking, and great company. Whether you've read every page or just want to join the conversation, all are welcome.

You can buy the book here.

Magnet's 6th Annual Pride Paddle (August 25, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Join us for our 6th Annual Pride Paddle in support of Clean Lakes Alliance! We'll celebrate the areas Lakes and each other with a few hours of paddling around Lake Monona. There are options to bring your own boat or rent one from Brittingham Boats. Food, beverages, and music to be included. Please register by August 20th.

Event Schedule:

5:15-5:45pm: Registration

5:50pm: Welcome, Gather Boats

6pm-8pm: Kayaking Available

7pm-8pm: Live Music; Food and Beverages Served, Raffle Giveaway

Menu:
Pizza & Salads

Local Craft Beer, Sodas

Thank you to our event sponsor: ImpactLife

The Business of Innovation: An Inside Look at WARF (September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join Madison MAGNET for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the organization that helps transform groundbreaking research at UW–Madison into real-world innovations.

Kevin Walters, Public Affairs Associate at WARF, will provide a high-level overview of the foundation’s mission, its longstanding partnership with UW–Madison, and how WARF supports the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization, and investment. We’ll also explore the organization’s rich history and the many initiatives that help drive innovation and economic growth throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

ImpactLife Blood Drive at Delta Beer Lab! (September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us at Delta Beer Lab for a blood drive in partnership with our 2026 Pride Paddle sponsor, ImpactLife! Donate blood, then stick around for a social hour in the taproom with great beer, great company, and a chance to connect with fellow Magnet members.

ImpactLife will also have a table at Pride Paddle where you can learn more about blood donation, ask questions, and register. Their mission is to save lives by providing blood products and services to communities in need and they donate blood products to over 120 hospitals and emergency medical service providers!

October Happy Hour (October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join Madison Magnet at Quivey's Grove in Fitchburg for a Fall Happy Hour! We’re looking forward to connecting with everyone who can join us for an evening of conversation and community.

Fall Fun at Schuster's Farm (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join Madison Magnet for some Fall Fun at Schuster's Farm! We'll kick off the evening finding our way through the corn maze before relaxing and connecting by the bonfire. S'mores provided!