Yale hosts one of the region’s largest entrepreneurship summits

Thursday, May 29, 2025

From May 27–29, Yale hosted the annual Yale Innovation Summit, one of the Northeast’s leading gatherings of entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and thought leaders. This high-energy, multi-day event drew over 2,500 guests to campus and featured programming across six venues: Yale School of Management, Yale Science Building, Peabody Museum, Kline 14, Kroon Hall, and Steep Café/Pavilion.

Over the course of two action-packed days, attendees experienced more than 40 inspiring panels and keynotes led by speakers from around the world. Programming spanned six dynamic tracks that included arts, biotech, civic, climate, health, and technology, showcasing the full spectrum of innovation shaping our future. The event offered thought-provoking discussions, engaging sessions, and pitch competitions where bold founders presented ideas in pursuit of funding and recognition.

The Yale Innovation Summit has become a signature event in the region, forging valuable connections and sparking new opportunities at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and industry.

Yale Conferences & Events was proud to support this high-impact event by managing:

  • Venue booking and coordination across six locations
  • AV services with coordination across six different vendors
  • Catering through three separate caterers
  • Floral arrangements, signage, and supply management
  • Facilities setup, breakdown, and cleanup support
  • Hotel blocks, parking coordination, and VIP logistics
  • Police and security coordination, including collaboration with NHPD and Yale OEM
  • Staffing and on-site event support
  • Run-of-show planning and vendor delivery coordination

YC&E was honored to help create a seamless and welcoming experience for all attendees and proud to support an event that continues to elevate innovation at Yale and beyond!

For complete information on this year’s summit, visit their website.

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