Forward Fest’s 11th year was successful as a virtual event

Forward Fest’s success with a virtual platform may make for hybrid conferences in years to come.

The Madison-based, entrepreneur-centric festival wrapped up on Aug. 20 for the 11th year -- but this time on a virtual platform. Forward Fest spokesperson Hilary Stohs-Krause attributed the benefits of a virtual platform -- no commute, no babysitter, no time off of work and no ticket -- to an attend...