October 30, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center and The Studio in Mesa

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Join us in celebrating the breakthroughs driving Arizona’s MedTech, Aerospace, Chips & AI, and beyond.

Arizona is writing the next chapter of economic growth by fostering innovation that fuels job creation and investments. Join us to celebrate the people and technologies shaping Arizona's future.
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The Partnership for Economic Innovation's (PEI) Celebrating Innovation Summit 2026 brings together Arizona's top industry leaders, innovators, and community partners for a day of hands-on technology, bold ideas, and dialogue.
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Experience live tech demos showcasing Arizona's latest breakthroughs in aerospace, medtech, sustainability, and beyond. Hear directly from leading experts in space exploration, health technology, and infrastructure innovation as they share what's next and what it means for our state.

SUMMIT PROGRAM

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

~15 Tech Demos

Summit Program Agenda

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Registration and Networking breakfast

Master of Ceremony:

Tim Bourcet

Vice President of Government & Community Affairs

GPEC

10:00 - 10:10 AM

Welcome Remarks

Mayor Mark Freeman or Vice Mayor Scott Somers

A New Way to City Video

10:10 - 10:40 AM

Keynote: Arizona’s Role in Space Exploration

Bob Smith

Principle

Right Hand Side, Former CEO, Blue Origin

10:40 - 10:50 AM

Startup Presentation: Swift Coat

Peter Firth

Co-Founder

Swift Coat

10:50 - 11:30 AM

Fireside Chat: Aerospace & Defense

Mike Madsen

Board Member

PEI

Jim Currier

CEO

Honeywell Aerospace

A New Way to City Video

11:30 - 12:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

12:30 - 1:00 PM

Keynote: Future of Neuroscience

Dr. Brandon Fox, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Resident in Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute Resident Director, Barrow's Thurston Innovation Center

1:00 - 2:05 PM

MedTech Panel Conversation

Moderator:

Chris Yoo

General Partner

Xcellerant Ventures

Adam Gold

Founder and CEO

Moonrise Medical

Andy Lombard

Founder and Managing Partner

Tesoro VC

Ian Topic

Vice President of Manufacturing

Dexcom

Saumik Biswas, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer, President, and Founder

Tenomix

2:05 - 2:25 PM

Presentation: Global Infrastructure Trends

Tom Baker, Ph.D

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Global Leader, Low Carbon Energy & Infrastructure Sector Boston Consulting Group

2:25 - 3:10 PM

Infrastructure Panel Conversation

Moderator:

Tom Baker, Ph.D.

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Brian Koch

Chief Financial Officer, SRP

Sarah Porter

Director, Kyle Center for Water Policy

Lea Márquez Peterson

Arizona Corporation Commissioner

3:10 - 3:15 PM

Closing Statement

3:15 - 4:30 PM

Networking Reception The Studio @ Mesa City Center

PARKING

Centennial Garage
145 N Centennial Way
‍493 parking spaces

Municipal Building
55 N Center Street
‍53 parking spaces

Mesa City Hall
20 E Main St
‍65 parking spaces

Parking East of Plaza Park
56 E Main St
‍32 parking spaces

Restrictions
Any permit and time limit signs can be ignored as enforcement will not be active in these lots during the event. Please note street parking and library parking time limits will continue to be enforced.

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ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center and The StudioMesa, AZ

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Join us in celebrating the breakthroughs driving Arizona’s MedTech, Aerospace, Chips & AI, and beyond.

SUMMIT PROGRAM

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Summit Program Agenda

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Registration and Networking breakfast

Master of Ceremony:

Tim Bourcet

Vice President of Government & Community Affairs

GPEC

10:00 - 10:10 AM

Welcome Remarks

Mayor Mark Freeman or Vice Mayor Scott Somers

10:10 - 10:40 AM

Keynote: Arizona’s Role in Space Exploration

Bob Smith

Principle

Right Hand Side, Former CEO, Blue Origin

10:40 - 10:50 AM

Startup Presentation: Swift Coat

Peter Firth

Co-Founder

Swift Coat

10:50 - 11:30 AM

Fireside Chat: Aerospace & Defense

Mike Madsen

Board Member

PEI

Jim Currier

CEO

Honeywell Aerospace

11:30 - 12:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

12:30 - 1:00 PM

Keynote: Future of Neuroscience

Dr. Brandon Fox, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Resident in Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute Resident Director, Barrow's Thurston Innovation Center

1:00 - 2:05 PM

MedTech Panel Conversation

Moderator:

Chris Yoo

General Partner

Xcellerant Ventures

Adam Gold

Founder and CEO

Moonrise Medical

Andy Lombard

Founder and Managing Partner

Tesoro VC

Ian Topic

Vice President of Manufacturing

Dexcom

Saumik Biswas, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer, President, and Founder

Tenomix

2:05 - 2:25 PM

Presentation: Global Infrastructure Trends

Tom Baker, Ph.D

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Global Leader, Low Carbon Energy & Infrastructure Sector Boston Consulting Group

2:25 - 3:10 PM

Infrastructure Panel Conversation

Moderator:

Tom Baker, Ph.D.

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Brian Koch

Chief Financial Officer, SRP

Sarah Porter

Director, Kyle Center for Water Policy

Lea Márquez Peterson

Arizona Corporation Commissioner

3:10 - 3:15 PM

ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center and The Studio
Mesa, AZ