Events

12th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit

October 1, 2026 • Valo Park Conference Center • Tysons, VA

 

Theme: “Leading the Innovation Revolution in America & Beyond”

Join hundreds of executives, nonprofit leaders, government officials, innovators, and entrepreneurs at one of the region’s premier public events on innovation, growth, and transformative technologies.

 

Why Attend

  • Business Growth & Exposure — Network with senior leaders and expand your organization’s reach.
  • Strategic Insight — Equip your team with fresh perspectives on emerging trends in transformative tech, healthcare, funding, and more.
  • Thought Leadership — Engage with Unicorn CEOs, trailblazing founders, and experts in AI, cybersecurity, biotech, and beyond.

Program Highlights

Three tracks with nine breakout panels:

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Funding & Fintech
  • Transformative Technologies (including quantum computing)

General sessions and keynotes include:

  • Innovating to Scale a $1 Billion+ Company: Lessons from Unicorn CEOs
  • The Future of Healthcare
  • Becoming CEO of Your Career
  • Does AI Need Guardrails?
  • Fireside Chat with a Top Executive

Networking breaks throughout the day, followed by a closing reception at Refraction Innovation Hub.

A Proven Track Record

Over 11 years:

  • Thousands of attendees
  • 500+ organizations represented
  • Nearly 500 speakers
  • 200+ sessions Featuring leaders such as Vint Cerf, Bob Kahn, Gary Shapiro, Marla Beck, Seth Goldman, David Rose, David Trone, and Susan Penfield.

 

Open to the Public: Everyone interested in innovation is welcome.

Register as a “Strategic Partner” to receive an additional discount. 

For more details and to register, please visit: https://whartondcinnovation.com/

Event Date October, 1

Event Time 8:00am - 8:00pm

Event Location

Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction 7950 Jonse Branch Dr McLean, VA 22102

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