Front facade of Saunders Hall at UVA Darden in early fall on a cloudy day.

INNOVATE@DARDEN

INNOVATE@DARDEN

Bringing together Darden students and cross-industry practitioners for a day of connection, conversation and exploration around tech and AI.

23 October 2026

Goodwin Family Grounds | Charlottesville, VA 

Where Tech & AI Meet Innovation

A Premier One-Day Summit
 


Mark your calendars for the inaugural Innovate@Darden, brought to you by the Batten Institute, LaCross Institute for Ethical AI, and Darden Career Center.

On Friday, 23 October at Goodwin Family Grounds in Charlottesville, students and practitioners will come together for a day of meaningful dialogue around emerging trends, career pathways, and real-world applications of tech and AI across industries, while building connections that'll extend well beyond the event. 
 

Partner with the Next Generation of Business Leaders

Join us as a sponsor, speaker or panelist and put your brand at the center of one of the most dynamic business school events of the year. 
 

Express Your Interest

  • Innovator
    • Exclusive student & faculty meet-and-greet
    • Guaranteed speaking slot
    • Special recognition during opening remarks
    • Premier logo placement on all print and digital event materials
    • Dedicated social media spotlight post
    • Opt-in registrant contact list

    $5,000

  • Developer
    • Guaranteed speaking slot
    • On-screen recognition during opening remarks
    • Premier logo placement on all print and digital event materials
    • Dedicated social media spotlight post
    • Opt-in registrant contact list

    $3,000

  • Builder
    • On-screen recognition during opening remarks
    • Logo placement on all print and digital event materials
    • Dedicated social media spotlight post
    • Opt-in registrant contact list

    $1,000