Day of Innovation 2026 | Harnessing Talent in the Age of AI

Event Overview

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The Day of Innovation Summit hosted by Pi515 is a day-long event

celebrating innovation and the future of work, bringing together

students, educators, and industry professionals designed to foster

connection, elevate student voices, and drive lasting impact. With a focus on entrepreneurship, technology, and problem-solving, the Day of Innovation creates a dynamic platform for students to present projects, pitch ideas, and engage real-world challenges. This day includes three key components: The DOI Summit, GEI Pitch Competition, and AI Challenge Pitch Competition.

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What to Expect on the Day

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The day consists of a breakout sessions with a focus on coding, entrepreneurship, and AI. There will also be an industry panel and speakers. Students will receive breakfast and lunch for the all-day event.

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Volunteering

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A variety of roles exist for those looking to support the event through volunteering. Such as, teachers, breakout room facilitators, breakout room assistants, and general volunteers who help crowd flow and cleanup.

Event Details

Date:

April 23, 2026

Location:

Johnpapajohn Entrepreneurial Center

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Summit Highlights

The Summit is the conclusion of 2 of our programs, the Girls Entrepreneurship Incubator and the AI Challenge. Students from these programs pitch to judges for cash prizes during the summit.

AI Challenge

Iowa students ages 18-24: team up and take on the AI Challenge to solve a social issue in Iowa!

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Girls Entrepreneurship Incubator

Cheer for our young visionaries as we present awards to the winners of our annual Girls Entrepreneurship Summit.

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All-Day Agenda

Check out the agenda for the day! Details coming soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about DOI

What is the itinerary for the day?

This summit will be a day-long event that will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, a panel discussion, lunch, and more. Students will have opportunities to connect with and hear from leaders in the tech industry, and to participate in different activities throughout the day.

Who can attend the summit?

Students, parents, educators and anyone in the tech industry is encouraged to attend, but this event is open to everyone.

How do I register for the event?

You can register to attend here.

How can I get involved?

If you're a student, we would love for you to sign up for the AI Challenge or the Girls' Entrepreneurship Summit. For our Day of Innovation we are also looking for volunteers, which you can sign up to be one here.

What are the student breakout sessions?

Plans are per workspace, not per account. You can upgrade one workspace, and still have any number of free workspaces.

Wanting to Support the Event?

Your support can cover the cost of a student ticket to the event, making transportations and food possible for the day!

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All-Day Agenda

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