As a joint collaborative of the Arizona SciTech Festival, the MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Innovation Arizona Summit will explore the lifecycle of Innovation - from Inspiration to Commercialization. The summit will empower collaborators to expand their networks and engage in unique discussions around science, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. What makes this summit so unique is the diversity of collaborators represented with business, industry, education, government, NGOs, community leaders and more! With an anticipated 20 sessions, 60 exhibitors, countless networking opportunities and 1,000 attendees, there is something for everyone!
Space is limited! Register now and save your spot at the Summit.
Online registration ends at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.
2013 Innovation Arizona Summit - 2013 Arizona SciTech Kickoff Conference
- 8:30 - 9:00: Registration and networking
- 9:00 - 11:45: Morning sessions and networking
- 11:45 - 1:00: Lunch (On own. Click here for a restaurant directory)
- 1:00 - 1:45: Keynote: Logan LaPlante, Hackschooling
- 2:00 - 5:00: Afternoon sessions and networking
- 5:00 - 5:45: General Session: Innovation Lifecycles
- 5:45 - 7:30: Reception and Exhibits
Cost: $20
Teacher Scholarships: Full waivers available for Arizona PK12 Educators. Apply here.
The Innovation Arizona Summit is looking to build connections between the diverse communities in Arizona that make up the Innovation Lifecycle (PK20, business & industry, government, start-up companies, investors, and etc.) through unique session topics, exhibitors and networking opportunities. For Arizona SciTech Festival collaborators, this will be an opportunity to share best practices, learn about new Festival opportunities, expand networks with unique audiences and build ideas for the 2015 festival.
Sessions will be organized with the following tracks:
- Workforce - Applications of science, technology, education and innovation in the workforce.
- Innovation - Entrepreneurs and investors share best practices.
- SciTech Best Practices - AZ SciTech collaborators share best practices about their events.
- Culture - Ways to integrate science, technology and innovation throughout Arizona culture.
- STEAM - Learn about innovative ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics both in and out of the classroom.
A special thank you to the City of Scottsdale and the
Scottsdale Center for the Arts for support with the venue.
As a joint collaborative of the Arizona SciTech Festival, the MIT Enterprise Forum Phoenix and the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Innovation Arizona Summit will explore the lifecycle of Innovation - from Inspiration to Commercialization. The summit will empower collaborators to expand their networks and engage in unique discussions around science, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. What makes this summit so unique is the diversity of collaborators represented with business, industry, education, government, NGOs, community leaders and more! With an anticipated 20 sessions, 60 exhibitors, countless networking opportunities and 1,000 attendees, there is something for everyone!
Space is limited! Register now and save your spot at the Summit.
Online registration ends at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.
2013 Innovation Arizona Summit - 2013 Arizona SciTech Kickoff Conference
- 8:30 - 9:00: Registration and networking
- 9:00 - 11:45: Morning sessions and networking
- 11:45 - 1:00: Lunch (On own. Click here for a restaurant directory)
- 1:00 - 1:45: Keynote: Logan LaPlante, Hackschooling
- 2:00 - 5:00: Afternoon sessions and networking
- 5:00 - 5:45: General Session: Innovation Lifecycles
- 5:45 - 7:30: Reception and Exhibits
Cost: $20
Teacher Scholarships: Full waivers available for Arizona PK12 Educators. Apply here.
The Innovation Arizona Summit is looking to build connections between the diverse communities in Arizona that make up the Innovation Lifecycle (PK20, business & industry, government, start-up companies, investors, and etc.) through unique session topics, exhibitors and networking opportunities. For Arizona SciTech Festival collaborators, this will be an opportunity to share best practices, learn about new Festival opportunities, expand networks with unique audiences and build ideas for the 2015 festival.
Sessions will be organized with the following tracks:
- Workforce - Applications of science, technology, education and innovation in the workforce.
- Innovation - Entrepreneurs and investors share best practices.
- SciTech Best Practices - AZ SciTech collaborators share best practices about their events.
- Culture - Ways to integrate science, technology and innovation throughout Arizona culture.
- STEAM - Learn about innovative ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics both in and out of the classroom.
A special thank you to the City of Scottsdale and the
Scottsdale Center for the Arts for support with the venue.
