Find Your People. Build Your Network.
MEET
IDEA Week is built on the belief that the most important conversations happen between sessions — at breakfast tables, in hallways, and over lunch. The MEET track creates the conditions for those connections. From One Million Cups to the ESO Partner Expo to the Entrepreneur Showcase, these experiences are designed to introduce you to the people, organizations, and resources that can help your work move forward. Come ready to connect — and leave with more than just a business card.
Sessions
Registration/Check-in & Networking Breakfast
Start the day with a light breakfast and the chance to meet fellow attendees before the morning sessions begin. A relaxed opportunity to make connections before the day gets underway.
One Million Cups
1MC provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and their communities to gather, connect, and work through business challenges. A weekly tradition and a great way to start your Wednesday at IDEA Week.
- Garrison Evans — Presenter, Inspire Student Entrepreneur Program
- Sonya Ivy-Smith — Founder & Principal, Wealth In Motion Consulting, LLC
Hosted by: 1 Million Cups
Breakfast Experience
Fuel up and make new connections over breakfast before the day’s sessions begin. An informal, open gathering to start the morning with energy and community.
ESO Partner Expo
Meet the organizations behind the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ESO Partner Expo offers a chance to connect directly with entrepreneur support organizations, discover resources, and find the right partners to help move your ideas forward.
Lunch
Grab lunch and keep the conversations going. A relaxed midday break to connect with fellow attendees between morning and afternoon sessions.
Networking Breakfast & Registration
Start your day with a relaxed networking breakfast and check-in experience. Connect with fellow attendees over light refreshments, pick up your badge, and get oriented before the day’s sessions begin.
Entrepreneur Showcase
The Entrepreneur Showcase gives founders the opportunity to present their ideas, products, and ventures to the community. Hear directly from entrepreneurs building across industries and stages, with a focus on what they are creating and where they are headed.
