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Statewide Events
Events from across all four Ben Franklin regional partners, gathered in one place.
Innovation Works' Venture Expo⭐ FeaturedSouthwestern🏢 In-Person
This year’s Venture Expo will be held in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University’s Startup Week! Investors will be welcomed to our Oakland neighborhood where some...
Robotics Factory Create Summit Reception - EnergySouthwestern🏢 In-Person
Details coming soon.
Robotics Factory Create Summit with Safety for Emerging Robotics and Autonomous Agriculture (SAFER AG) WorkshopSouthwestern🏢 In-Person
Autonomous agricultural systems have expanded beyond early pilot deployments. Level‑4 autonomous tractor fleets from multiple manufacturers have farmed over 1 million acres during the 2026 North American spring...
Innovation Works Scale ExpoSouthwestern🏢 In-Person
Scale Expo is an Innovation Works event connecting local hardware and robotics founders with regional manufacturers for hands-on conversations about production partnerships.
AI & Robotics Venture ExpoSouthwestern🏢 In-Person
AI & Robotics Venture Day (AIRVD), an initiative supported by Innovation Works and Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center of Entrepreneurship, connects investors with cutting-edge AI,...
