SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU and Innovate Marquette Announce Peak25 Conference

SISU: The Innovation Institute at NMU and Innovate Marquette announce the Peak25 conference, taking place Feb. 20-21 at Northern Michigan University. Programming provides a dynamic platform to celebrate research and scholarship, promote entrepreneurial ventures in outdoor innovation, creative technology, and sustainable solutions, as well as encourage collaboration. Peak25 is free and open to the public. Registration information is coming soon at peakconference.org.

Peak25 features keynote presentations from internationally-renowned innovators, interactive workshops, a sustainability design jam, outdoor innovation showcase, pitch competitions, Three Minute Thesis (3MT), a student scholarship summit, provided meals and more.

Peak25 is made possible through community-wide partnership between Innovate Marquette, SISU: the Innovation Institute at NMU, Invent@NMU, Northern Michigan University's College of Graduate Studies and Research, College of Business, and Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment (SHINE).

The Ascent Series, a series of events leading up to Peak25, is designed to build momentum in the lead-up to the two-day conference. The series is crafted for those looking to enhance their experience and gain the most from this year's conference. The Ascent Series includes a sustainability summit and more.

"Peak25 is more than just a conference; it's a celebration of research, innovation, and collaboration," said Bill Digneit, Director of SISU at NMU. "We are excited to bring together a community that is passionate about driving change and making a positive impact within our community and beyond. This conference is truly focused on the professional development of our students and young entrepreneurial community, providing them with the skills and opportunities to thrive here in the UP and beyond in an ever-evolving world."

For more information, visit peakconference.org. Keynote speaker and full schedule information is coming soon.