2023 SCHEDULE
Day 1 – A Celebration of Entrepreneurship
Monday, August 28 – 6-8PM @ Lilie (COB 130)
Get inspired by our keynote speaker, Trevor Best, the CEO and cofounder of disruptive startup Syzygy Plasmonics. From the humble beginnings of the technology at Rice’s research labs, to now scaling into industrial production, you’ll hear the story of Trevor and team as they disrupt the traditional chemical manufacturing industry, leading the way for Houston’s energy transition efforts. Following the keynote fireside chat, you’ll also hear from some of the ventures that participated in the inaugural Lilie Summer Venture Studio Accelerator to see where you could be in one year’s time if you get started today.
Day 2 – A Celebration of Groundbreaking Science & Tech
Tuesday, August 29 – 6-8PM @ Lilie (COB 130)
Join us for a keynote fireside chat with Rice Computer Science Professor Anshumali Shrivastava, the cofounder of ThirdAI, a technology company making it easy for businesses to deploy customized large language models — that’s like a custom ChatGPT in the pocket of every business owner! You’ll also hear from some of the 2023 Rice Innovation Fellows, PhDs and Post-Docs from across Rice that are turning their groundbreaking research into real world impact.
Day 3 – Founder Finder & First Pitch
Wednesday, August 30 – 6-8PM @ Lilie (COB 130)
Do you have an idea for a product, service, or company you’ve been thinking about for a while? This is your chance to grab a mic, get the spotlight, and share your passion, problem, and product ideas with the entrepreneurial community at Rice. With built in time to meet and mix it up with other passionate student innovators, this is the perfect opportunity for you to try something new, build some new skills, meet new people, and possibly connect with your co-founder or customers. No idea is too early to take advantage of this opportunity!
Open only to currently enrolled Rice students from all degree programs and majors.