Innovation Week

The heritage of Andrews University is filled with brave people who were entrepreneurs, pioneers, and world changers.

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Join this weeklong event to learn how to impact the world around you through innovation & entrepreneurship!

Event Information

Innovation Week 2024 will take place February 17-21, with several events highlighting the importance of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The theme for the upcoming event is: Think Big, Act Small. This phrase highlights our emphasis in empathizing with the big problems around the world, and finding ways to impact them, even if we start in small ways.

Event Dates

February 17-21, 2025

Location

Andrews University Campus
8975 Old 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Program Agenda

Innovation Week includes the pitch competition, TeckTalks, speakers, luncheons, and an exhibit floor showcasing projects from current students.

The tentative agenda is shown below. Be sure to mark it on your calendars and make plans to attend.

 

Tuesday, February 18

Time

Event

Location

Details
11:30 a.m - 12:20 p.m. Entrepreneurship Luncheon (AU Students Only)
RVSP HERE		 Chan Shun Hall, Whirlpool Room Food included with RSVP
7:00-8:00 p.m. Sonya Funna Evelyn, VP ADRA Online

JOIN HERE - AU ID Required

 AU Students Only

Wednesday, February 19

Time

Event

Location

Details
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Round 1: Pitch Competition - Semi-Finals Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium & Whirlpool Room Open to the public
1:00-3:00 p.m. Round 2: Pitch Competition - Semi-Finals Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium Open to the public

 

Friday, February 21

Time

Event

Location

Details
10:00-10:20 a.m. TechTalk: General Sessioon with Dr. Bryant Taylor Seminary Chapel RSVP HERE
10:30-11:20 a.m. Mission Ave: where Technology & Theology Team up with Dr. Bryant Taylor Seminary Chapel RSVP HERE
10:20-11:30 a.m. Micro Learning: Presentations by DMin in Media Students Seminary S215 RSVP HERE
10:30-11:20 a.m. TechTalk: Elevating Your How by Deepning Your Why - Using Your Images to Create Relevant Stories by Ronald Pollard Seminary N235 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this workshop will help you create powerful stories through your photography.
RSVP HERE
11:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Deeper Dive by Ronald Pollard Seminary N235 Bring your cameras! This deeper dive will allow those in attendance the opportunity to fine-tune. Settings, tips, and much more will take your photography to the next level.
RSVP HERE
1:30-5:30 p.m. Startup Showcase Howard Performing Arts Center - Lobby Lobby (open to the public)
2:30-4:00 p.m. Pitch Competition - Finals Howard Performing Arts Center - Concert Hall Concert Hall (open to the public)
4:00-5:30 p.m. Pitch Competition - Awards Ceremony & Reception Howard Performing Arts Center - Lobby Lobby (open to the public)

 

Sponsors

Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary

Seminary Student Forum

Have Any Questions?

Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding the event.