Save the Date for VentureWell's Inaugural Innovation in Action Summit

June 10-12, 2025
New Orleans, LA

If you’ve ever wondered where the future of STEM innovation is heading—and how you can be part of shaping it—now’s your chance. Mark your calendars for June 10-12, 2025, because the VentureWell Innovation in Action (VIA) Summit is coming to New Orleans, Louisiana!

The VIA Summit is more than just another conference—it’s a transformative experience designed to turn your ideas into impactful action. This is where innovation leaders from across education, industry, and government unite to collaborate, share insights, and tackle the most pressing challenges in STEM. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place to be.

Why You Should Attend

Here’s what makes the VIA Summit stand out:

  • Exclusive networking opportunities: Connect with industry pioneers, policymakers, and educators who are leading change in STEM ecosystems. You’ll forge meaningful, long-lasting partnerships that extend far beyond the summit.
  • Visionary speakers and sessions: Get inspired by thought leaders who are at the forefront of STEM innovation. You’ll hear about cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and real-world solutions that are shaping the future.
  • Immersive learning experiences: This is a summit where you’ll roll up your sleeves and participate in interactive labs and problem-solving workshops. Learn how to implement what you discover—whether it’s creating new innovation & entrepreneurship (I&E) curricula, advancing groundbreaking research, or scaling impactful solutions.

What Makes the VIA Summit Unique?

You won’t have to attend multiple conferences to piece together insights—the VIA Summit is your all-in-one destination for everything you need to drive innovation.

What sets this event apart is its legacy: We’re building on the most valuable elements of both the OPEN conference and the Deshpande Symposium, merging them into a single, comprehensive experience. This summit is where bold ideas turn into action, where the best practices in research and education come together to fuel real-world impact.

Who Should Attend?

The VIA Summit is open to anyone who wants to drive meaningful change:

  • University leaders and faculty: Discover how to translate research into real-world impact and expand innovation pathways for students.
  • Industry experts: Partner with top researchers and university leaders to accelerate innovation and solve pressing challenges in STEM.
  • Government officials: Explore new collaboration opportunities to advance public-private partnerships in research and development.
  • Early-stage innovators: Whether you’re a student or an emerging researcher, gain hands-on experience and build a network that will support your journey from idea to impact.

Save the Date Now

We know your time is valuable, and this summit is designed to make the most of it. Join us as we shape the future of innovation—together. Registration will open in November, but for now, make sure to save the date: June 10-12, 2025, in New Orleans. We’ll be sharing more information in the coming weeks—sign up to be the first notified.