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Session 0 feat. Dr. AnnMarie Thomas!

by Minnestar | at Minnebar 19 | 8:50 – 9:20 | View Schedule

We start Minnebar all together (in the cafeteria) for Session 0.

This year, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. AnnMarie Thomas to kick us off.

AnnMarie is an engineer. An artist. An educator. A maker. A writer. A lifelong learner who built her career mixing science, art, tech, and curiosity into something new — over and over again.

From Squishy Circuits (playdough that lights up!) to OK Go Sandbox (music videos as STEAM playgrounds), to founding the Playful Learning Lab (at the University of St. Thomas), her work reminds us: when we make space for play, we make space for possibility.

Today, she leads Listo Idea Co., LLC, where she consults on projects ranging from workshop design to ocean focused VR/AR. She’s also an enthusiastic amateur in a wide range of hobbies — including trapeze and magic.

We can’t wait to kick off Minnebar19 with AnnMarie — and start the day fueled by play, curiosity, and creativity.

Learn more about AnnMarie: https://www.annmarie-thomas.com/

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Minnestar

Minnestar is a nonprofit community organization that connects Minnesota’s tech ecosystem through free, inclusive, and community-led events. We’re best known for Minnebar and Minnedemo — spaces where technologists, founders, creatives, and curious minds come together to share ideas, demo projects, and support one another.

At Minnestar, we believe the best tech community is one that’s accessible, welcoming, and powered by the people in it.

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Meg Steuer is the Executive Director of Minnestar, where she leads efforts to build, nurture, and engage Minnesota’s vibrant tech community. With a passion for fostering connections and championing innovation, Meg brings years of experience in community building, economic development, and scaling initiatives.

Since moving to Minnesota in 2014, Meg has made a significant impact in the community through her work with organizations like GREATER MSP, Forge North, BETA, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, and the Small Business Development Center.

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