Onward HQ Launch Party

​Celebrate the Launch of Onward HQ: A Hub for Startups and Innovation in Northwest Arkansas

​Join the Northwest Arkansas Council for the launch of Onward HQ, a new co-working and convening space in Bentonville designed to support startups through resources, community and connections. Held as part of the VC Immersions series, the event will bring together venture capital firms, founders and business leaders to celebrate a key step in building a stronger innovation economy in Arkansas.

​Event Agenda
Tuesday, May 14 | Onward HQ, Bentonville

​8:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking
Start the morning with coffee, connections and a chance to meet founders, investors and innovation leaders.

​9:00 a.m. | Program Begins

• ​Welcome Remarks
  Nelson Peacock, President and CEO, Northwest Arkansas Council
  Serafina Lalany, Executive Director, StartupNWA
  Overview of Onward HQ’s role in building an inclusive, founder-focused innovation ecosystem.

• ​Jennifer Emerson
  Deputy Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
  How the state is accelerating innovation and building momentum for the next generation of Arkansas startups.

• ​Don Huffner
  Vice President, RZC Investments
  Perspectives on the importance of local capital and long-term founder support.

​9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Open Networking
Explore the new space, connect with VC Immersions participants and continue the conversation about scaling startups in Northwest Arkansas.