The objective of this summit is to bring together the driving elements of
innovation in Colorado Springs including the educational sector, business
sector (large, small, and start-up) and military sector. The workshop will
discuss the innovation process and highlight examples of innovations in the
area. It is a networking event where innovators can get together and
exchange ideas and make new connections, activities vital to innovation.
There will be a few plenary presentations, panels for large and small
business/start-up innovation, a poster session (highlighting local
innovations and research) and a networking session with some innovative
approaches to help get community members better integrated.
One objective of the panels will be to make concrete suggestions on how to
improve the innovation processes in Colorado Springs.
This event is aimed at those doing innovation, or those whose positions
involve adopting innovations (e.g. VP Development) or setting innovation
agendas (e.g. CTO). It is appropriate for
The workshop will be held in the Carriage House at the Penrose House
Conference Center, at 1661 Mesa Avenue, in Colorado Springs. Directions and
map to the Penrose House:
From I-25, take exit 138 (Circle Drive - Lake Avenue) west to The Broadmoor
Hotel. Turn right onto Lake Circle. At the stop sign, turn left onto Mesa
Avenue. Stay on Mesa as it forks to the right and follow the sign to Penrose
House. The driveway is on the left hand side.
To maintain the interactive nature of the workshop, space is limited to the
first 60 applicants. The workshop is expected to sell out. Early
registration, on or before Oct 15 is expected to be $50.00 including the
cost of lunch.
On site registration will be considered ( only if space is available) and
will probably be considerably higher.
