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News & Events
The Batten Institute offers programs year-round in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology.
Featured Events
Upcoming signature events, hosted or co-sponsored by UVA Darden and the Batten Institute.
2026 Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Conference (GEIRC)
15-16 June 2026 | Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge, United Kingdom
The 2026 GEIRC, a collaboration between the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, and National Taiwan University College of Management will be the 14th gathering of the conference and will focus on Navigating Uncertainty: Building Resilient Ventures and Innovation Ecosystems in a Fragmented World.
Save the Date: Innovate@Darden
23 October 2026 | UVA Darden School of Business, Charlottesville
This new event led by the Batten Institute, the LaCross AI Institute, and the Darden Career Center will bring together students and cross-sector practitioners for a day of connection, conversation and exploration around tech and AI.
Reimagining Entrepreneurship Education
30 October 2026 | UVA Darden School of Business, Charlottesville
The Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology is hosting an exclusive gathering for entrepreneurship educators at the UVA Darden School of Business. Join us for a unique opportunity to explore innovative approaches to teaching entrepreneurship with Professor Saras Sarasvathy, an expert on the cognitive basis for high-performance entrepreneurship and the creator of effectuation.
Save the Date: DC Tech Connect
3 November 2026 | UVA Darden School of Business, Sands Family Grounds, Rosslyn, VA
Our annual flagship tech event bringing a confluence of Darden students, alumni, and industry leaders together for a day of networking and immersion in the latest in tech in DC and beyond.
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