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/
October, 1
8:00am - 8:00pm
