OPENING NIGHT

Forging Resilient and Inclusive Innovation Ecosystems: 

The Power of Education and People

Hosted by The Lemelson Foundation

Monday, November 3, 7:00pm @ the Oregon Zoo

Networking reception starts at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm

Join us for an evening of ideas, inspiration, and connection. Together, we’ll examine how the combined power of education and people fuels invention and entrepreneurship, driving inclusive innovation and building communities that can adapt and thrive in the face of change.

This evening is designed to forge bold ideas and lasting relationships, bringing together educators, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to shaping your inventive and inclusive future nationally and in your home region. 

Led by Kory Murphy, Program Officer at The Lemelson Foundation, this panel will highlight why education is more than preparation for the future—it is the spark that ignites opportunity, economic growth, and shared prosperity.