Summit Agenda
Diamond Challenge Summit Schedule
April 25 โ 27, 2024
Below are the events, workshops, and keynote for Summit Day 1.
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Innovation Tour |
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| Location: Clayton Hall | Time: 10:00 AM – 2:45 PM ET |
| The Innovation Tour is offered as a pre-conference activity on Thursday, April 25. The tour showcases some of the Mid-Atlanticโs leading university and industry innovation hotspots. Stops include the Gore Capabilities Center and University of Delawareโs MakerGym, Science Technology Advanced Research (STAR) campus, and the Venture Development Center. Lunch will be provided. Attendees will check in at 10:00AM at Clayton Hall Conference Center before starting the tour at 10:45AM. | |
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Welcome Workshop |
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| Location: Room 101A&B | Time: 3:15 – 4:00 PM ET |
Led by: Rich Kellerย Can you describe your personal brand in โOne Wordโ? Withย CATALYST, as his โOne Wordโ personal brand, Rich Keller is on a mission to transform one million lives, โOne Wordโ at a time. Sharing brand examples from his professional career, he guides young entrepreneurs via a transformational journey by demonstrating how the power of just โOne Wordโ (their core value) can transform how they and their business ventures are seen by the world so they can Stand-out Conquer Obstacles Reach Excellenceโฆand SCORE. |
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Networking Reception |
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| Location: Clayton Hall Lobby | Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM ET |
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Welcome Dinner & Keynote: Lovell Kosh |
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| Location: RM 101A&B | Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET |
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Practice Pitch Sessions |
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| Location: RM 119, 123, 124, 125 | Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM ET |
Below are the events, workshops, and keynote for Summit Day 2.
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Breakfast
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| Location: RM 101A&B | Time: 8:00 AM ET |
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Pitch Round 1 |
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| Location: RM 119, 121, 122, 125 | Time: 9:00 – 10:40 AM ET |
| ย | See Finalists |
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Workshop: Pitching to Win: The Power of Self-Belief |
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| Location: RM 120 | Time: 9:00 – 10:40 AM ET |
 Led by: Debra CooperThrough engaging discussions, activities, and examples, we will explore how confidence in our own abilities can transform our approach to pitching, collaboration, and overcoming challenges. This session aims to equip participants with strategies for building self-belief, leveraging personal strengths, and adopting a growth mindset for sustained success and impact. |
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Pitch Round 2 |
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| Location: RM 119, 121, 122, 125 | Time: 10:55 AM – 12:25 PM ET |
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Workshop: Make Me Believe! |
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| Location: RM 120 | Time: 10:55 AM – 12:25 PM ET |
 Led by: Erin McNicholStories directly impact our emotions, and these emotions change our behavior far more than data ever can. Learn how to harness the power of a personal story for your brand or business, and walk away with powerful storytelling techniques. |
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Lunch & Keynote: Ellie Stang |
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| Location: RM 101A&B | Time: 12:30 – 1:20 PM ET |
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Pitch Round 3 |
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| Location: RM 119, 121, 122, 125 | Time: 1:30 – 3:10 PM ET |
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Pitch Round 4 |
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| Location: RM 119, 121, 122, 125 | Time: 3:25 PM – 4:55 PM ET |
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Glow Gala |
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| Location: RM 101A&B | Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM ET |
| Light up the night at the Glow Party Gala! We will be spotlighting student performers and dancing the night away. Get ready for an unforgettable night! Please note the Glow Gala is student-only. |
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Below are the events, workshops, and keynote for Summit Day 3.
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Donuts & Diamonds Breakfast |
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| Location: RM 101A&B | Time: 8:00 – 8:45 AM ET | |
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Activity Round 1 |
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| Location: RM 119, 120, 125 | Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET | |
| Megatrends Innovation Sprintย Recycled Materials Innovation Sprintย Lightning Talks: Leveraging Others to Increase Impactย |
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Activity Round 2 |
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| Location: RM 119, 120, 125 | Time: 10:15 – 11:15 AM ET | |
| Eco-Friendly Packaging Innovation Sprintย Recycled Materials Innovation Sprintย Panel Discussion: Investor Insights |
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Activity Round 3 |
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| Location: RM 119, 120, 125 | Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET | |
| Eco-Friendly Packaging Innovation Sprint Megatrends Innovation Sprint Creative Conversations: Mastering ChatGPT for Entrepreneurial Successย |
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Lunch |
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| Location: RM 101A&B | Time: 12:30 – 1:00 PM ET | |
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Awards Ceremony & Keynote: Sarah Chen-Spellings |
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| Location: Auditorium | Time: 1:10 – 2:30 PM ET | |