PKG IDEAS Showcase & Awards

Schedule

Wed Apr 16 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

MIT Welcome Center | Cambridge, MA

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The IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge is MIT’s 20+ year-old social impact incubator. Join us in celebrating and awarding this year's cohort!
About this Event

The PKG IDEAS Showcase & Awards is a celebration of social innovation at MIT! Join us in acknowledging the outstanding efforts of these 19 change-maker teams who are addressing real-world problems with innovative solutions. A special thank you to all our speakers, mentors, participants, and sponsors for their commitment to social innovation. As we honor the achievements of each participant, we celebrate the skills honed in impact measurement, systems-level intervention design, storytelling, interpersonal communication, and so much more. The IDEAS journey doesn't end here—it's a launchpad for a future where these changemakers continue to make a positive impact on the world.

All are welcome! Thank you for joining us and helping us celebrate the achievements of thie year's cohort and look forward to the bright future they will shape.



Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM
Doors open and reception to meet the teams

Info: Heavy appetizers will be provided!


🕑: 07:00 PM
Keynote from IDEAS Co-Founder: Amy Smith
🕑: 07:30 PM
Meet the Teams and Awards Ceremony
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Closing Reception

Info: Chance to meet each of the teams and mingle with other attendees.


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MIT Welcome Center, 292 Main Street, Cambridge, United States

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PKG Center at MIT

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