Innovation Week 2025
Includes seminars, networking events, TechTalks and the Pitch Competition
Event Information
Innovation Week 2025 will take place from Feb. 18–21, 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 on empathizing with the big problems around the world and finding ways to impact them, even if we start in small ways.
Program Agenda
Innovation Week includes the Pitch Competition, TechTalks, speakers, luncheons and an exhibit floor showcasing projects from current students.
The agenda is shown below. Be sure to mark it on your calendars and make plans to attend.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Time |
Event |
Location |
Details |
| 11:30 a.m–12:20 p.m. |
Entrepreneurship Luncheon (Andrews Students Only) |
Chan Shun Hall, Whirlpool Room | Food included with RSVP |
| 7–8 p.m. | , VP |
Online
—AU ID Required |
Andrews students only |
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Time |
Event |
Location |
Details |
| 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Round 1: Pitch Competition—Semi-Finals | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium & Whirlpool Room | Open to the public |
| 1–3 p.m. | Round 2: Pitch Competition—Semi-Finals | Chan Shun Hall, Garber Auditorium | Open to the public |
Friday, Feb. 21
Time |
Event |
Location |
Details |
| 10—10:20 a.m. | TechTalk: General Session with | Seminary Chapel | |
| 10:30–11:20 a.m. | Mission Ave: Where Technology & Theology Team Up with | Seminary Chapel | |
| 10:20–11:30 a.m. | Micro Learning: Presentations by DMin in Media Students | Seminary S215 | |
| 10:30–11:20 a.m. | TechTalk: Elevating Your How by Deepening Your Why—Using Your Images to Create Relevant Stories by | Seminary N235 |
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this workshop will help you create powerful stories through your photography. |
| 11:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Deeper Dive by | 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. |
| 1:30–5:30 p.m. | Start-up Showcase | Howard Performing Arts Center—Lobby | Lobby (open to the public) |
| 2:30–4 p.m. | Pitch Competition—Finals | Howard Performing Arts Center—Concert Hall | Concert Hall (open to the public) |
| 4–5:30 p.m. | Pitch Competition—Awards Ceremony & Reception | Howard Performing Arts Center—Lobby | Lobby (open to the public) |
Related Website(s): /innovation/week
Contact:
Matias Soto
innovate@andrews.edu
269-471-3262
