Celebrating Innovation Summit 2026

Join us as PEI brings together Arizona’s industry leaders and innovators to share ideas, collaboration, and technology in action.
About this Event

Arizona is writing the next chapter of economic growth by fostering innovation that fuels job creation and investments. Join us to celebrate the people and technologies shaping Arizona's future.

The Partnership for Economic Innovation's (PEI) Celebrating Innovation Summit 2026 brings together Arizona's top industry leaders, innovators, and community partners for a day of hands-on technology, bold ideas, and dialogue.
With support from our sponsors, SRP, Honeywell Aerospace, ASU, and City of Mesa, The day-long summit will feature live technology demonstrations from innovative Arizona companies, along with conversations with local and national leaders on space exploration, aerospace and defense, medtech, infrastructure, and other emerging areas of innovation.

Starting 9 am, Tech Demos by Arizona companies feature technologies enabling the future of space exploration and autonomous systems to breakthroughs in healthcare, cybersecurity, and advanced electronics.

· See breakthroughs solar power in space.

· Experience smart motorcycle helmet with haptic technology.

· Discover glass coating applied to spacecraft components.

· Explore technologies that help make human spaceflight possible on NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

· See innovative technology designed to keep increasingly powerful electronics from overheating.

· Experience wearable technology that can continuously monitor vital signs.

· Experience integrated technology helping people regain and improve range of motion.

· Discover a stimulation technology designed to change how pain responses are assessed.

· Learn how advanced cybersecurity technology can protect electronic components inside critical defense systems from emerging threats.

· Meet autonomous robots built to operate where people often cannot, from battlefields and mines to space missions.

· See how advanced drones can move goods quickly and efficiently, from everyday deliveries to time-sensitive, mission-critical operations.

… and more!!

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration | Networking Breakfast

Info: Registration and network breakfast will start at 9:00am until 10:00am. During this time, Tech Demos will be available!

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome Remarks
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Morning Keynote | Arizona's Role in Space Exploration
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Fireside Chat | Aerospace & Defense
🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch at the Studio
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon Keynote
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:50 PM
Infrastructure Presentation
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Statement
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Networking Reception