UNLV Innovation Day April 23

Hosted by the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, Innovation Day brings together scientists, entrepreneurs, clinicians, investors, and community leaders to explore how discoveries in the life sciences are translated into real-world solutions. We are excited to welcome a distinguished group of featured speakers and panelists from the UFC Performance Institute, UC Berkeley Neurotech Collider Lab, StartUp Health, Black Fire Innovation, Nevada Bio, GOED, and UNLV.

The program includes conversations on human performance, entrepreneurship, venture financing, innovation and aging, and Nevada’s innovation ecosystem, along with a Deans Forum, exhibitor showcases, and our “High Five: Five Slides, Five Minutes” presentation featuring five startup companies and organizations.

Please register online.

Event Details:

  • Free event
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026
  • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., followed by a reception from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Richard Tam Alumni Center, UNLV Main Campus
  • Complimentary lunch, free parking, networking, and raffle prizes included.
  • More event details will be automatically emailed to you after registration.

People in the News

Angelique Burton in front of UNLV sign on academic mall
People | May 11, 2026

At the UNLV School of Social Work, this professional programs manager helps students navigate college through connection and mentorship.