Thank You to the Deshpande Community

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 13th Annual Deshpande Symposium, held June 12-14, 2024, in College Park, MD. Your contributions made this event a resounding success, with more than 250 participants gathering to engage in meaningful conversations, forge new connections, and celebrate the achievements of our vibrant innovation community. As we reflect on this chapter, we are excited to share news about the next phase of our journey. The Deshpande Symposium has paved the way for the next evolution in collaborative innovation and entrepreneurship. We are thrilled to introduce the VentureWell Innovation in Action (VIA) Summit, which will take place June 10-12, 2025, in New Orleans, LA.

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Introducing VIA

VIA will build on the rich legacy of both the Deshpande Symposium and VentureWell’s OPEN while offering new opportunities to foster groundbreaking ideas, partnerships, and solutions in STEM ecosystems. It’s more than just a conference—it’s a space where innovation is ignited, new collaborations are formed, and real-world impact is made. We invite the Deshpande community to join us at this transformative event. VIA is your chance to engage with educators, innovators, and industry leaders from across the country to explore pathways for advancing research, commercialization, and economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship.

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What to Expect at VIA

Visionary keynote speakers who will shape the future of STEM ecosystems Hands-on labs and workshops focused on solving real-world challenges Unparalleled networking opportunities to forge new partnerships Collaborative discussions that bridge higher education, industry, and government Stay tuned for more information on how VIA will continue to build on the spirit of collaboration and innovation championed by the Deshpande Symposium. We look forward to welcoming you to this new and exciting chapter!

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