Coffee & Concepts
Coffee and Concepts exists to disrupt barriers and stir up robust conversations at the intersection of tech and community!
The Innovare Elevation Series is proud to present COFFEE & CONCEPTS!
Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday* from 10-11 AM at the 2nd Floor Hive of the Innovare Advancement Center for this exciting networking opportunity.
Walk in, grab a cup of Utica Coffee, and let’s chat—whether you’re sitting down or standing, the conversation is what matters.
“About what?”
Anything tech-related! From understanding how something works, discussing the new quantum lab at the Innovare Advancement Center, exploring cybersecurity trends, and delving into SBIR/STTR opportunities, to sharing your latest idea or discussing happenings in the Mohawk Valley.
Each session features thought-provoking discussions, a guest speaker sharing insights on cutting-edge topics, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals in a casual, welcoming environment.
Stay for the full hour or just a few minutes—either way, let’s connect, collaborate, and share ideas over coffee!
*The Coffee and Concepts schedule does change slightly in the summer months (May-August) to accommodate the influx of interns and fellows who work out of the Innovare Advancement Center. These summer sessions happen offsite as a TO GO series. For these months, see the schedule below for changes and/or stay tuned for official announcements on our social media channels and emails.
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Coffee & Concepts Summer 2026 TO GO Schedule
June 18 | 11am - 12pm @ Innovare Advancement Center
“Meet the Minds Shaping the Future”
Feat. VICEROY, ACE, RI Intern, and Information Institute
July 9 | 10am - 11am @ SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Donovan Hall
“Emerging Researchers: Hear Directly from SUNY Poly’s Summer Student Interns“
Feat. SUNY Poly’s Summer Student Interns
August 6 | 10am - 11am @ Syracuse University's Couri Hatchery Business Incubator
“Powering the AI Era: Energy and the Future of Technology Ventures“
Feat. Dr. Changmin Shi, founder of SPAN-LI, Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University, and Faculty Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Whitman’s Couri Hatchery Incubator
Feat. Indaria Jones, Program Manager at Couri Hatchery Business Incubator
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