Innovation Festival
🚀 Get Ready for Innovation Festival 2025!
📍 Hosted at California State University, East Bay
🗓️ Thursday, May 8th | 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 In partnership with the Hayward Chamber of Commerce and East Bay SBDC
Join us for a full day of inspiration, innovation, and impact at one of the Bay Area’s most dynamic entrepreneurship events! Whether you're a student with a bold idea, an entrepreneur ready to pitch, or a professional eager to connect with tomorrow’s change makers — this is the event for you.
🔥 What’s in Store:
🎤 Opening Plenary: Technology & Leadership
Kick off the festival with a high-energy keynote on how innovation and leadership are evolving in today's tech-driven world.
💬 Fireside Chats: Future Trends in Key Industries
Gain insider insights from industry leaders as they discuss the future of:
Retail: Where commerce meets experience
Food: Innovations reshaping how we eat
Manufacturing: From automation to sustainability
🌱 Sprouts Exclusive Session + Mini-Pitch Slam
Cheer on student food entrepreneurs as they pitch their product ideas for a chance to win a spot on the shelves at Sprouts Farmers Market! 🥦✨
To enter: Submit your slides to smith-center@csueastbay.edu before Sunday, May 4th 2025, 5:00 PM.
💡 Startup Pitch Competition
Watch emerging founders showcase their ventures in front of judges, mentors, and investors. The stakes? Prizes, exposure, and potential partnerships!
Submit your slides here to register.
🏆 Award Ceremony & Alumni Networking Reception
Celebrate the most innovative ideas of the day and connect with our growing community of alumni, founders, and thought leaders in a relaxed, engaging setting.
🌟 Why Attend?
Discover cutting-edge innovations and startups
Gain inspiration from real-world success stories
Expand your network with founders, professionals, and investors
Explore ways to get involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting journey toward the future of innovation! Whether you're looking to pitch, learn, hire, or invest—Innovation Festival 2025 is the place to be.
👉 Let’s shape the future — together! 💼💡
Register Now