There are two excellent startup events in the area this week.

First up is  TechCocktail Detroit on Thurs 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at BlackFinn American Saloon in Royal Oak.  Admission is $15 but includes two drink tickets.  You can learn more about the event here.

Then, starting Friday, is FutureMidwest 2010:

FutureMidwest is the region’s largest two-day technology and knowledge conference taking place in Royal Oak, Mich. April 16 – 17, 2010. Founded by Adrian Pittman, Jordan Wolfe and Zach Lipson, FutureMidwest is the fusion of two successful conferences held in Michigan in 2009 – the Module Midwest Digital Conference and TechNow.

Both conferences highlighted how technology and digital tools have dramatically changed the way we do business and the effect this transition has had on companies. FutureMidwest kicks things up a notch with presentations, group breakout sessions, relationship-building opportunities and influencers who are taking action to redefine business in the digital age.

FutureMidwest gets started with a Networking and Entertainment session on Friday from 4pm-9pm at Royal Oak Music Theatre.  For $25 you get access to the two sessions, the street fair, networking, and entertainment.  More about FutureMidewest 2010 can be found here.

Hope to see you there!

–Matt