Innovation MADE Leadership Event

Join Connecticut’s top thinkers, creators, and entrepreneurs for Innovation MADE, the second event in the MADE Leadership Series, happening inside the prestigious Yale Innovation Summit.

Kicking off with a keynote from Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner of DECD, we’ll explore how innovation isn’t reserved for the few — it’s a catalyst available to every business, every entrepreneur, and every organization willing to think differently.

Following the keynote, hear from a dynamic panel of tech and biotech leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, right here in Connecticut, including Dr. Vlad Coric, CEO of Biohaven. You'll also have access to Office Hours, dedicated meeting time with leaders from the public and private sector.

BONUS: Your Innovation MADE ticket also grants you full-day access to the entire Yale Innovation Summit — New England’s premier gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders — featuring:

• 40+ keynotes and panels
• 150+ innovations across biotech, tech, health, arts, civic, and climate
• $350K+ in awards
• High-impact networking and investor access

Learn more about the Yale Innovation Summit here.

This is the epicenter of ideas and impact, where ideas ignite, partnerships spark, and opportunity in Connecticut is MADE.

Seats are limited. Be part of the energy.

Info: Innovation doesn’t happen by accident — it’s intentional, and it’s accelerating across Connecticut. In this keynote, Daniel O’Keefe, Chief Innovation Officer and DECD Commissioner, will take you inside Connecticut’s growing momentum in biotech, tech, and entrepreneurship. From New Haven’s explosive rise as a biotech hub to new strategies that connect businesses of every size to cutting-edge resources, hear how the state is building an ecosystem where innovation thrives — and why the next big breakthrough might just be MADE here.

Info: Artificial intelligence and quantum technologies aren’t just buzzwords — they’re revolutionizing key industries like biotech. Join top leaders as they dive into how AI and quantum computing are reshaping the way they do business and how they're keeping the world healthy and safe. This dynamic conversation will explore the biggest opportunities, real-world risks, and how even smaller businesses can leverage these tools for breakthrough innovation. Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, or executive, you'll leave with fresh insights — and a roadmap for how to lead in a business landscape that's changing faster than ever.

Info: Connect with innovators, entrepreneurs, state leaders, and private sector experts during dedicated networking time and Office Hours. Whether you're looking for new partnerships, expert advice, or insights into Connecticut’s growing innovation ecosystem, this is your chance to make the right connections. Plus, you might even step behind the mic for a feature on the MADE Conversations podcast. Big ideas don’t just happen on stage — they’re MADE through the conversations you start here.

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