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Once again, CU Â鶹ӰԺ is participating as theÌýUniversity Track sponsor atÌý. Celebrating its 10th year, CU Â鶹ӰԺ is proud toÌýshowcaseÌýthe strong ties between the Â鶹ӰԺÌýstartup community and the world-class teaching and research happening on campus.

"CU Â鶹ӰԺ is a powerhouse that feeds and supports our robust startup community. Silicon Valley wouldn’t be the same without Stanford, and CU Â鶹ӰԺ is equally a force within Â鶹ӰԺ," said Sarabeth Berk, Director of CU Â鶹ӰԺ's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Celebrate Â鶹ӰԺ's innovative culture with over 280Ìýevents, free and open to the public, fromÌýMay 13–17. There will beÌýsixÌý sessionsÌýfeaturing CU Â鶹ӰԺ faculty, staff, and alumni.

Monday, May 13

12-12:50 p.m.
Rembrandt Yard (1301 Spruce Street)

For those who want to go deeper and get truly embedded in the educational mission of CU Â鶹ӰԺ, this session is for you. This panel highlights the many facets of the growing symbiotic relationship between the Â鶹ӰԺ startup community and the University of Colorado. Through a lively conversation among university representatives and community collaborators, explore how existing partnerships leverage the strengths of both academia and the startup community to create mutually beneficial outcomes. Discover how you can take advantage of these unique campus opportunities and embed yourself in the campus ecosystem.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ speakers: Brad Bernthal,ÌýAssociate Professor of Law at the Colorado Law School and Director of the Entrepreneurship Initiative for the Silicon Flatirons Center; Zach Nies, Computer Science instructor at the College of Engineering and Applied Science and Managing Director at Techstars for the Â鶹ӰԺ program;ÌýMartha Russo, installation artist and CU Â鶹ӰԺ art instructor

Tuesday, May 14

12-12:50 p.m.
Riverside (1724 Broadway)

University futurists will discuss their predictions about the future of universities. From community-embedded solution-driven programming to global online programs to translated research that is addressing the human condition. The panel will include faculty innovators and community partners along with students who are driving many of the changes in higher education.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ speakers: Terri Fiez, Vice Chancellor for Reseach and Innovation; David Slayden, Associate Professor in Advertising, Public Relations and Media DesignÌýfor the College of Media, Communication and Information and Executive Director of CMCI Studio;ÌýMark Rentschler, Mechanical EngineeringÌýprofessor at the College of Engineering and Applied Science;ÌýLori Peek, Sociology Professor at the College of Arts & Science and Director of the Natural Hazards Center;ÌýDirk Grunwald, Post-Bacc Faculty Director and Computer Science Professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science; Christina Gonzales, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Wednesday, May 15

10-10:50 a.m.
CMCI StudioÌý(1301 Walnut St)

College of Media, Communications and Information (CMCI)ÌýStudio professors are known nationally for their expertise in design storytelling. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn about the ways story works in the brain, the research that has been done on behavior change through story, and how to apply it to your startup through team development, user experience, and design thinking.Ìý

CU Â鶹ӰԺ speakers: Lisa Henderson, CMCI instructor; Burton St. John III, Professor of Advertising and Public RelationsÌýand Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at CMCI; David Slayden, Associate Professor in Advertising, Public Relations and Media DesignÌýfor the CMCI and Executive Director of CMCI Studio

12-12:50 p.m.
CMCI Studio (1301 Walnut St)

Will AI and robots dominate the workforce of 2050? Will we be vacationing on the moon? Will transportation be all above ground? How will this future drive what education looks like? Will the traditional classroom go away and all entrepreneurship education be virtual? Join us to peek into the future of the classroom (if still around!) and how it will need to change to train the workforce of 2050.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ speaker: Erick Mueller, Executive Director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, Faculty Director and Adjunct Professor at the Leeds School of Business

Thursday, May 16

11-11:50 a.m.
Gloo (805 Walnut St)

Looking to start a company but need cool technology to take to market? Come listen to opportunities for licensing technology from CU Â鶹ӰԺ research labs. We will have quick presentations from four professors in the health and wellness space.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ speakers: Sally Hatcher, Commercialization Academy Director for Venture Partners at CU Â鶹ӰԺ; Nicole Forsberg, Business Development Associate for Venture Partners at CU Â鶹ӰԺ; Chris Vargo, Assistant ProfessorÌýof Advertising and Public RelationsÌýat the College of Media, Communications and Information (CMCI) and Master's in Business Analytics (MSBA)/CMCI Director; Laila Marzall, Research Assistant and PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1-1:50 p.m.
Galvanize - Grays (1023 Walnut St)

Colorado is the #1 aerospace economy per capita in the country. Hear from Colorado’s leading aerospace innovators as they discuss their experiences bringing world-class research to bear on real world problems.

CU Â鶹ӰԺ speakers: Abby Benson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, Office of Industry Collaboration and AeroSpace Ventures; Stephen Miller, Commercialization Network Liaison for Venture Partners at CU Â鶹ӰԺ; Scott Palo, Charles Victor Schelke Endowed Professor,ÌýColorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR); Jeffrey Thayer,ÌýNegler Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Director of Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR)