Community Connect brings Indiana’s founders, investors, corporate innovators and university entrepreneurship leaders together.
The day is built around the partnerships and capital shaping the state’s next chapter, including curated Venture Connect meetings between founders and investors.
Butler University – Atherton Union Reilly Room
704 W Hampton Dr, Indianapolis
This Community Connect will bring together Indiana’s tech, corporate, startup and venture communities to explore what’s next for Indiana’s tech industry.
The morning will feature the launch of TechPoint’s new vision for Indiana’s tech future, followed by conversations on corporate innovation, venture capital partnerships and successful startup-corporate collaborations.
Attendees will hear insights from leading Indiana companies, investors and technology executives while exploring new opportunities to connect, invest and innovate. The day will also include curated investor meetings, networking and a keynote from Cummins, one of Indiana’s strongest examples of an advanced manufacturing business leading with technology.
President & CEO, TechPoint
Executive Director IT – Head of Product, Elanco
VP, Frontega Ventures at SEP
Senior Vice President, Salesforce
Chief Digital Officer, Usalco
Indiana Secretary of Commerce
Director, Digital Native, Databricks
VP, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, TechPoint
VP, Marketing & Engagement, TechPoint
CEO, Alloy Partners
AVP, Lilly Ventures
Investor, American Family Ventures
VP, Talent Strategy, TechPoint
Finance & Operations Lead, HG Ventures
Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer, Zylo
Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Partner, Borshoff
President & CEO, BioCrossroads
President & CEO, AgriNovus Indiana
Meet with investors, connect with corporate partners and see how Indiana is building the infrastructure for company growth.
Meet promising Indiana startups and scale-ups through curated one-on-one Venture Connect meetings, alongside a broader view of the state’s innovation pipeline.
See how startups, venture firms and established companies can work together to solve real business problems and create new growth.
Connect university founders, technologies and venture funds with the investors, partners and resources that move ideas from campus to market.
Hear TechPoint’s vision for the state’s tech future and meet the companies and people building what comes next.
On July 24, TechPoint brought Indiana’s tech community together for Community Connect: Building a Workforce AI Can’t Replace.
The event explored how AI is reshaping talent, work and leadership across Indiana, with conversations focused on the skills, systems and human strengths that will matter most as AI becomes part of everyday business.
This recap video shares highlights from the event and perspectives from presenters and community leaders on what comes next for Indiana’s workforce.
Welcome & Opening Addresses
Unveiling TechPoint’s Next Chapter Keynote
Indiana’s Tech Future: A Conversation on What It Takes to Get There Panel Discussion
Transition to Venture Connect Meetings & Small Group Reflections
Small Group Conversations: Indiana’s Tech Future Community Discussion
Built in One Health: Corporate Innovation Strategies From Indiana’s Life Sciences Hub Panel Discussion
Inside the Deal: How Enterprise Really Decides to Buy Panel Discussion
The CVC Playbook: Driving Innovation Through Corporate and Venture Capital Partnerships Panel Discussion
Lunch & Keynote from Cummins Keynote
The Next Chapter Starts Now: Where We Go From Here
TechPoint connects venture capital and investment firms from across the country with promising Indiana startups and scale-ups. Venture Connect uses curated, one-on-one meetings to help founders meet investors whose interests align with their companies.
Registering for Community Connect doesn’t automatically include Venture Connect. Select the ticket type for Startups or Investors at registration, and TechPoint will follow up to coordinate participation.
Register for Community Connect and indicate interest in Venture Connect.
TechPoint compiles participating companies and investors into a Look Book.
Companies and investors review the Look Book and submit meeting preferences.
Participants receive their meeting schedule about a week before the event.
Investors and companies meet in 20-minute sessions.
TechPoint follows up to track introductions, partnerships and investment.
Showcase your brand in front of Indiana’s tech leaders. See how sponsoring a Community Connect event can increase your visibility and impact and even provide opportunities for thought leadership.
Register today to join founders, investors, corporate leaders and Indiana’s tech community on November 4 at Butler University.
