IDEA Week was all about PEOPLE. Founders. Creatives. Builders. Students. Leaders. Everyone came to share ideas, challenge each other, and move this region forward.
Thank you all for making it an incredible event!
IDEA Week doesn’t end when the sessions do. 🎶 All week long, we’re bringing live music to venues across South Bend and Elkhart, featuring artists, late-night energy, and something for everyone
Check out the full lineup at https://t.co/ug4SecsfcJ
In Your Statewide Growth Toolkit, connect with the programs and people helping Indiana businesses grow - from funding and advisory support to technical resources and expansion tools.
Register today at: https://t.co/h34kmuMdco
This high-impact session brings together civic leaders, founders, and ecosystem builders to explore how policy and entrepreneurship work together to drive real regional growth.
Register today at: https://t.co/gLVOpruySW
Creativity helps build stronger communities and local economies.
Join us for a conversation on how creativity shapes communities, fuels local economies, and builds places people want to live and work.
Register today: https://t.co/tjs2kaRWrg
You don’t need to code to build something real. In this session, Grif Eaton (Founder & CEO of Juke) breaks down how to go from idea to working product - quickly.
🎟️ Register today: https://t.co/R8uVzazGzK
Ambassador Spotlight ✨ Meet Elizabeth Paice, IUSB.
“The South Bend–Elkhart region is buzzing with innovation.”
Be part of it.
April 20–24 → https://t.co/DHVulX6TdV
@rescueranjazz Hi, Idris! None of the musical events overlap with our programming. They take place afterward each day and you are more than welcome to attend! You can view the full rundown of the schedule, here: https://t.co/uFpjwyCgbt
11 stages. 2 cities. An entire week of live music.
April 21–24.
Free entry with your All Access IDEA Week pass.
For more details and registration, visit:
🎟️ https://t.co/H5RqqbUWzT
In this session, hear how partnerships, storytelling, and real audience connection are driving visibility, engagement, and long-term success.
Featuring:
@rrogersworld_
Priscilla Loomis
Jaclynn Brennan
Randa Rosa
🎟️Register today: https://t.co/eiVDrenLjr
What does it take to build a team that works - no matter where they are?
In Remote First Operations, Paul Anthony shares practical strategies for founders and leaders navigating remote growth.
🎟️ Register today: https://t.co/TZ0RsFzMzu
Our featured keynote this year is 'Leading Change in a Changing World' with Chris Stevens!
Join us on April 23rd for a conversation on leading with clarity and achieving success in moments that don’t come with a playbook.
Register today: https://t.co/rbVxztXGoB
The McCloskey New Venture Competition returns to IDEA Week on Friday, April 24 - bringing together students, founders, and community leaders ready to put their ideas to the test in front of real investors and startup experts.
Come see what’s next. 🚀
A strong story helps people understand what you’re building and why it matters. In this panel, we'll will look at how storytelling builds connection, trust, and real engagement.
You won't want to miss it!
Learn more: https://t.co/BrEXTVXu25
Our ambassador Christin Kloski said it best: IDEA Week is built for the whole community!
Different sessions. Different perspectives.
One place to explore ideas, meet people, and be part of what’s next.
April 20–24
Join us: https://t.co/nvFFyg197l
AI is changing how work gets done. This session breaks down how to design systems that handle the repetitive work, so you can focus on what actually moves your business forward.
Less busy work. More leverage.
Learn how at IDEA Week: https://t.co/s9LtfBazSr
What happens when you turn live music into an economic engine? 🎶 Join this Creative Economy Summit panel to hear how the Music Town initiative - and platforms like Juke - are reshaping Elkhart’s downtown experience.
Register today at: https://t.co/MCeL6LWFOV