InnovateINW: Building the Region's AI Ecosystem
About this Event
Building the Region's AI Ecosystem
An InnovateINW Event
Thursday, July 23 | 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Burbity Workspace — 2818 N Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley, WA
If AI is on your agenda, this is your community.
Something is happening in the Inland Northwest. Founders are building AI companies. University researchers are developing solutions to real-world challenges. Industry leaders are looking for better answers. And for the first time, we are putting all of them in the same room.
Join us on July 23 for Building the Region's AI Ecosystem — an InnovateINW event designed to spark the partnerships, pilot projects, and conversations that will shape how our region navigates the AI era.
What to expect:
Panel 1 — Higher Education & Research
Hear from university researchers and STEM faculty who are working on applied AI projects and looking for industry partners to collaborate with, test ideas, and bring solutions to market. If you are a founder or industry leader looking for research talent and cutting-edge expertise, this panel is for you.
Panel 2 — Industry Challenges
Regional industry representatives will share the specific challenges they are facing — from healthcare and energy to advanced manufacturing and beyond. These are real problems looking for real solutions, and the people in this room are the ones who can help solve them.
Networking
The real magic happens in the conversations between panels. Come ready to connect with AI founders, university researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and the practitioners who are building the Inland Northwest's technology future. Bring your business cards and your best ideas.
This event is for you if:
- You are an AI founder or early-stage startup looking for research partners, pilot opportunities, or industry connections
- You are a university researcher or STEM professional with ideas you want to commercialize or test in the real world
- You are an industry or business leader trying to understand how AI could solve challenges in your organization
- You are a professional curious about where AI is heading and want to be part of the regional conversation
- You just want to connect with the most interesting people building the future of the Inland Northwest
About InnovateINW
InnovateINW is the Inland Northwest's AI, Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing Network — organized by LaunchPad INW Foundation to connect industry, academia, and innovators across Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana. We are building something real here. Come be part of it.
Free to attend. Space is limited — register today.
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