Thursday, April 17
8am - 9pm
PRESENTED WITH UVA Health
Embrace evolution with technology…for good.
How can innovation continually evolve as a force for positive change? It’s not just about the latest tech trends—it’s about how we adapt, grow, and leverage technology to address society’s most pressing challenges, from climate action to social justice. What role does it play in workforce wellness? As technology evolves, so must our thinking, pushing us to reimagine how tools like AI, blockchain, and renewable energy can be harnessed to create greater equity? What are the sectors providing the greatest diversity? Forward-thinking leaders, innovators, founders, and funders will gather to learn what's on the horizon and how to ensure that we are shaping a future where progress benefits everyone. And like last year, we'll be showcasing Founders from the area in our pitches and spotlights.
Agenda Overview:
8:00 AM - Registration*
9:00 AM - Welcome & Keynote Session
10:00 AM - Sessions 2—4
11:15 AM - Sessions 5—7
12:15 PM - Lunch Break
1 PM - Sessions 8
2:15 PM - Sessions 9—11
3:30 PM - Sessions 12—14
4:45 PM - Sessions 15—16
5:30 PM - UVA ECup
7:00 PM - Innovation Mixer
Conference venues on the historic pedestrian Mall include the CODE Building, Common House, and Vault Virginia.
Sessions & Speakers Announced March 2025
*Complimentary tea bar. Coffee available for purchase at Mudhouse in Code Building lobby.
Spotlights:
Biotechnology
Renewables & Climate
HealthCare
AI & Data
Most Innovative Startups
Energy Showcase
And MORE...
Badges:
Check out the full EVOLVE Conference experience!
All Conference Tracks have a Scholarship Option available for attendees in need of financial assistance.
Showcase your innovative and inspiring startup! Lightning talk sessions will dive into the promise of new technologies, and the transformational possibilities they represent. Join us! If you are part of a company that is 5 years old or less, and that embraces novel business concepts in a variety of fields and industries, please fill out the application below. Following each session, there will be time for mixing and networking with angel and institutional investors.
Raise a glass to celebrate Charlottesville’s most innovative companies and organizations.
Tom Tom’s annual Innovation Mixer is the place to be. This multi-lounge extravaganza highlights the most innovative ideas and people in the region at the CODE Building.
Set in the midst of the EVOLVE Conference and thousands of leaders, the mixer assembles a diverse range of innovators -- from biotech, energy, data, defense, social impact, wellness, and technology --- and the funders who are fueling their growth.
Developing and implementing technology into our lives benefits everyone when presenting and saving time to complete faster, refer to happy wheels