INNOVATE@DARDEN
Innovate @Darden
Bringing together Darden students and cross-industry practitioners for a day of connection, conversation and exploration around tech and AI.
23 October 2026 | Goodwin Family Grounds
Charlottesville, VA
Where Tech & AI Meet Innovation
A Premier One-Day Summit
Reserve your seat for the inaugural Innovate@Darden, brought to you by the Batten Institute, LaCross Institute for Ethical AI, and Darden Career Center.
On Friday, 23 October at Goodwin Family Grounds in Charlottesville, students and practitioners will come together for a day of meaningful dialogue around emerging trends, career pathways, and real-world applications of tech and AI across industries, while building connections that'll extend well beyond the event.
Event Program
| 9 a.m. |
Showcase Coffee + Registration |
| 10 a.m. | Opening Keynote |
| 11 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
| Noon | Lunch |
| 1:20 p.m. |
Spotlight Conversation |
| 2:20 p.m. | Breakout Sessions II |
| 3:20 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |
Partner with the Next Generation of Business Leaders
Join us as a sponsor, speaker or panelist and put your brand at the center of one of the most dynamic business school events of the year.
Available Sponsorship Levels
$5,000 contribution
- Exclusive student & faculty meet-and-greet
- Guaranteed speaking slot
- Special recognition during opening remarks
- Premier logo placement on all print and digital event materials
- Dedicated social media spotlight post
- Opt-in registrant contact list
$3,000 contribution
- Guaranteed speaking slot
- On-screen recognition during opening remarks
- Premier logo placement on all print and digital event materials
- Dedicated social media spotlight post
- Opt-in registrant contact list
$1,000 contribution
- On-screen recognition during opening remarks
- Logo placement on all print and digital event materials
- Dedicated social media spotlight post
- Opt-in registrant contact list