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SUMMARY:11th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the forefront of innovation as the Wharton Club of DC proudly presents the 11th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit at Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner\, VA\, on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nAll are welcome. Whether you attended Wharton or Penn\, or elsewhere\, everyone who wants to leverage the power of innovation should join! \nThis year’s theme\, Inventing a Better Future for the World\, is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst challenges like global economic upheaval\, rising interest rates\, and geopolitical strains\, our summit stands as a beacon for collective advancement. \n​​​​​​​Innovations\, from our region and beyond\, have the potential to do good – and help businesses and entrepreneurs do well – in our region\, nation and world. \nRegister here today! Wharton DC
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/11th-annual-wharton-dc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at the forefront of innovation as the Wharton Club of DC proudly presents the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit. With the support of our Sponsors and Strategic Partners\, this landmark annual event is set to unfold at the state-of-the-art Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner\, VA\, on Thursday\, June 20\, 2024. \nAll are welcome. Whether you attended Wharton or Penn\, or elsewhere\, everyone who wants to leverage the power of innovation should join us! Our Strategic Partners – top Ivy and other alumni clubs and business groups – are supporting the Summit to help their members move forward. \nOur theme\, Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results\, is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst challenges like global economic upheaval\, rising interest rates\, and geopolitical strains\, our summit stands as a beacon for collective advancement. \nNotable Fairfax County-based Entrepreneurs to Participate at Wharton DC Innovation Summit\n  \nThree Fairfax County-based entrepreneurs will participate in a panel discussion focused on “Pathways to Entrepreneurial Success: Lessons Learned” during the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit on June 20\, 2024. With Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) Director of National Business Investment John Gustavo Blair as moderator\, the esteemed panelists will be: \n\nBlake Hall\, Co-Founder and CEO\, ID.me\, Tysons\nKendall Holbrook\, CEO\, Dev Technology Group\, Reston\nSteven Chen\, Principal\, Chairman Emeritus – Cyber Seed Investment\, Blu Ventures\, Tysons\n\nEach of the speakers will discuss the unique pathways to their entrepreneurial success. \nWith FCEDA as a strategic partner\, and presented by The Wharton Club of DC\, the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit will be held at Valo Park Conference Center\, 7950 Jones Branch Drive\, Tysons. \nThe summit’s theme\, “Create an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results\,” is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst global challenges and shifting economic environments\, the summit provides guidance on a path forward. \nClick here to see the schedule of events throughout the day\, view the list of speakers\, and to register. \nAbout the “Pathways to Success” Panel Participants \n \nBlake Hall is the Co-Founder and CEO of ID.me\, the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals can create a secure\, private\, and portable digital identity. More than 130 million members can use their ID.me Wallet to easily verify and use their identity across 30 states\, 16 federal agencies\, and over 600 organizations. \n \nKendall N. Holbrook is CEO of Dev Technology Group. Ms. Holbrook was promoted to be the top executive of Dev Technology in 2018. Prior to taking on the role of CEO\, she was the Vice President of Business Development for the company for eight years. In her 27-year career\, she has supported a variety of roles and has honed her skills by working hands-on with government stakeholders to identify IT solutions that help meet their mission requirements. \n \nSteven Chen is an investor\, serial entrepreneur\, and mentor. Previously he served as the founder and CEO of an Intel Capital portfolio company\, 20x exit; CTO and Mergers and Acquisitions for a $150 million public company\, $300 million and SBIR contracts; and Chairman of the IEEE 1451.5 standard for Wireless Sensor Networks. Currently Mr. Chen is the founder of two startups\, investor in more than 50 companies\, and has board roles in more than five companies. His main interests include cyber security\, wireless\, IoT and data analytics. \nVisit https://whartondcinnovation.com/ to learn more and to register.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/10th-annual-wharton-dc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Valo Park Conference Center & Refraction\, 7950 Jonse Branch Dr\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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SUMMARY:2023 Wharton DC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:About the 2023 Summit\nWith a successful track record of hosting eight previous highly-rated Summits – 8 in-person at locations in the Washington D.C. area and 2020 and 2021 online\, the Wharton Club of DC expects to organize the 2023 Wharton DC Innovation Summit in a hybrid format: in-person in Washington\, DC and online. \n\nReflecting the turbulence of recent years from the pandemic\, plus ongoing global economic disruption and geopolitical tensions\, this year’s theme provides historical context and a helpful look ahead to those who want to control their destiny\, while benefiting more people: Advancing to a Healthier\, Wealthier World for All\n\nStartup and other businesses\, governments\, nonprofit and society had been grappling with challenges that arose from COVID-19. Now\, higher interest rates\, economic issues\, and the higher challenges of bank loan and other capital availability are creating a “wall of worry.”  But\, innovative and responsive leaders are striving to deal with current challenges and capitalize on opportunities in many areas\, including those of the 2023 Summit’s General Sessions / Keynotes and 3 breakout tracks \nAnyone who registers through FCEDA receives the Strategic Partnership rate which is $150 off the public price and the same price as Wharton DC Club members.  They should register by selecting the Strategic Partnership rate and typing “FCEDA” in the Special Instructions box as they checkout at:  https://www.whartondc.com/article.html?aid=4570 \nEarly Bird rates end on Saturday\, May 27.
URL:https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/event/2023-wharton-dc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Conference Center\, 1812 North Moore Suite 2200\, Arlington\, VA\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:FCEDA Sponsored Events
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