I am pleased to announce that after an extraordinary debut in 2016, Penn State University will host the second Venture & IP Conference in the Spring of 2018.

The inaugural conference showcased over 90 start-up ventures, 14 right here from our own Penn State community, that represented high growth and emerging markets like IT, Energy, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Healthcare, B2B, B2C, among others. Following this successful debit, the 2018 conference is expected to be an even bigger draw.

We can’t wait to introduce you to these remarkable pioneers and to celebrate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that we embrace here in State College. Please join us.

Dr. Eric Barron
President, Penn State University