Innovare Elevation Series

Welcome to the Innovare Elevation Series: Where Innovation Meets Inspiration!

Get ready to elevate your thinking and ignite your passion for innovation with our dynamic lineup of past and upcoming events. From captivating keynote speeches to engaging panel discussions, each moment in the Innovare Elevation Series is designed to inspire and empower.

Join us as we delve into the forefront of technological advancement, exploring topics ranging from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence, from aerospace to quantum computing. Our past events have been nothing short of extraordinary, featuring industry leaders, visionary thinkers, and groundbreaking ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Our upcoming events promise even more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from the best in the field. Whether you’re an established expert or a rising star, we invite you to be part of the conversation as a guest speaker or attendee.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly transformative. Join us at the next Innovare Elevation Series event and be inspired to reach new heights of innovation!

Ready to elevate with us? Contact us today to learn more about becoming a guest speaker or attending our upcoming events. Let’s make history together!

Featured Events

Coffee & Concepts

The Innovare Elevation Series is proud to present COFFEE & CONCEPTS! This exciting networking opportunity will take place every other Thursday, 10-11AM, at the 1st Floor Cafe at Innovare Advancement Center.

Walk in, grab a cup of Utica Coffee, sit down or stay standing & let’s chat.

“About what?”

Anything tech related; how does something work, the new quantum lab inside the Innovare Advancement Center, happenings within the Mohawk Valley, cyber security, an idea you have, what is a SBIR/STTR, let’s just talk tech concepts over coffee.

Stay for the hour or just a few minutes; either way let’s stay connected!

Upcoming Coffee and Concepts Dates:

June 20 – SKYDOME Ops Center with host AX Enterprize

Address: 592 Hangar Road, Rome, NY 13441

July 18 – Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center at MVCC’s thINCubator

Address: 326 Broad St, Utica, NY 13501

August 1 – NY Energy Zone

Address: 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501

Griffiss Grounds

Griffiss Grounds is a brand new podcast that aims to foster community engagement and knowledge sharing by blending casual, coffee-themed conversations with insightful tech talks.

Every episode, join our host – Melissa Tallman – to connect local innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts with each other and the wider community, highlighting cutting-edge technology developments, inspiring success stories, and practical insights over a cup of coffee.