INvets Summit: Central Indiana

Join Us at the INvets Summit in Indianapolis!

Get ready to connect, learn, and take the next step at the Indianapolis INvets Summit, an in-person event built for veterans, service members, military spouses, and those who support them.

This is your opportunity to engage with a powerful network, gain real-world insight from fellow veterans, and walk away with clear, actionable steps toward your next career.

Whether you're transitioning, exploring new opportunities, or looking to plug into a strong community, this event is designed for you.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something meaningful, right here in Indianapolis.

RSVP Details Below -

If you are a veteran, transitioning service member, military spouse, or family member interested in career opportunities with Eli Lilly, please complete the following form prior to attending the INvets Central Indiana Summit.

Please complete the form here: https://e.lilly/INVets_risk

This form helps Eli Lilly identify attendees connected to the INvets Summit and allows their team to better track interest, engagement, and future employment opportunities associated with the event.

By completing the form, your attendance and interest in Eli Lilly opportunities will be connected to the INvets Central Indiana Summit experience.

Goat Locker Racing, in conjunction with INvets, will be at this year’s Central Indiana Summit. Goat Locker Racing is a veteran non-profit focused on improving the mental health of our Hoosier veterans through racing, both in real life and virtually. One of their main programs is providing the equipment to selected veterans so they can participate in the Goat Locker Racing virtual racing series. The awarded veteran receives a full racing simulator. At this year’s Summit, Goat Locker Racing will be presenting a full simulator to an INvets client as a part of our ongoing partnership. Please be sure to go to Goat Locker’s website and see what they are all about.
https://goatlockerracing.org/

When veteran organizations partner together, we all win. One Veteran, One Warrior, #onelapatatime

This event is hosted at Eli Lilly and Company. Pre-registration is required for entry.

All attendees must complete the registration process in advance and be approved prior to the event. The pre-registration process is reading the details of this eventbrite and ensuring you get a ticket, if there are additional details required I will reach out after you have registered.

Requirements:

• Valid government-issued photo ID required for entry
• No on-site registration guaranteed
• Unregistered attendees may be denied entry or experience delays

To ensure access and maximize your time at the event, complete your registration in advance and arrive prepared.

All attendees must RSVP in advance to be pre-registered for campus access.

Parking & Arrival:

• Please park in Lot 41 located at 401 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN
• This lot will accommodate all event guests
• Shuttle service will be provided from Lot 41 to transport attendees to and from the auditorium

On-Site Check-In:

• Upon arrival to the main campus via shuttle, proceed to the designated check-in area
• Present a valid government-issued photo ID at security
• Receive your visitor badge upon check-in

Important Notes:

• Visitor badges must be worn at all times while onsite
• Guests must follow all escort and access guidelines while on campus
• All guests will be asked to sign a photo consent form, if you wish not to sign and do not agree to be photographed, you will not be allowed entry to the event.

Light Food Provided by Lilly.

21+ Drinks: Entry will give you two drink tickets for beer and or seltzer

Free Headshots for Guests Provided by POPCAM

Info: Take the time to walk around, familiarize yourself with the event area, booths, and event flow. Chit chat with others and get ready for the opening remarks presentation.

Info: Join us for a welcoming reception featuring dinner and a selection of adult beverages, as we gather to network with industry leaders and military veterans & Spouses. This special event will offer insightful discussions on contemporary challenges and opportunities facing our communities and industries.

Info: This time will be utilized for the INvets staff to setup the auditorium for the Fireside Chat Discussion as well as allows all attendees the capability to socialize, network, and work towards their goals.

Info: Join us for a powerful 15-minute Fireside Chat featuring three veterans whose transition stories showcase the real impact of the INvets network across Indiana.

Hear from Jacob Diaz, an Army veteran who relocated from Fort Drum to Indiana with no prior connections and received support navigating VA benefits, education, homeownership, and career placement with an INvets employer partner Noble Metal Refineries.

Juliet Cortez will share her experience balancing Reserve service while understanding VA disability benefits, resume tailoring, interview preparation, and ultimately securing a position with the Indianapolis Colts.

Finally, retired Marine Corps Command Sergeant Major Joel McMillan will discuss his 24-year transition journey, retirement preparation, VA benefits process, and becoming Spectrum’s first-ever external supervisor hire.

This conversation highlights what’s possible when veterans, military spouses, employers, and community partners come together with purpose.

Info: Starting at 6, enjoy food and open networking as attendees connect, continue conversations, and build meaningful relationships following the presentations.

Info: Hear from our sponsors as they showcase who they are, what they do, and how they’re driving opportunity across Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

Info: Hear from our sponsors as they showcase who they are, what they do, and how they’re driving opportunity across Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

Info: Open networking as attendees connect, continue conversations, and build meaningful relationships following the presentations.

Info: We’re closing out the Central Indiana INvets Summit with an incredible final presentation from Eli Lilly & Company as they discuss career opportunities, veteran hiring initiatives, company culture, and pathways available not only in Indiana, but across the country.

This is an opportunity for veterans, active duty service members, military spouses, and family members to hear directly from one of the most recognized employers in the world about how your leadership, experience, and background can translate into meaningful civilian careers.

Following Eli Lilly’s presentation, I’ll close out the evening with final remarks as we wrap up a night focused on connection, opportunity, education, and helping the military community take the next step forward.

We’re excited to bring everyone together under one roof and continue building stronger pathways for the veteran community here in Indiana and beyond.

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