Upcoming events
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InnovateINW Pitch Jam!
Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Hagadone Technologies — 201 N 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Join us at Hagadone Technologies in Coeur d'Alene for the InnovateINW Pitch Jam! Share a short pitch, receive real-world feedback from local founders and advisors, and network with the regional innovator community over free food and drinks. Free — RSVP required.
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INTERFACE Spokane 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Spokane Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B — Spokane, WA
Free for working IT professionals. Morning coffee and lunch included, 25+ exhibitors, up to 7 CPE credits, and attendees are entered into a $1,000 passport drawing. Register using the link below and you'll also be supporting InnovateINW directly: the organizers reserve exhibit floor space for us at no cost and donate $20 to Launchpad INW for every person who registers through this link. Register with your corporate email; consultants, sales professionals, students, and interns won't be admitted.
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iTECH Summit Inland Northwest 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Coeur d'Alene, ID
The iTECH Summit Inland Northwest 2026 is a premier technology conference produced by the Idaho Technology Council (ITC) in partnership with the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber, marking ITC's first-ever program in North Idaho under the theme "Tech Powered. Community Led." The summit brings together regional business leaders, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and investors to collaborate, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections to strengthen the regional tech ecosystem. As part of the programming, InnovateINW has partnered with ITC and Hagadone Technologies to put on the IDEA^2 Lightning Pitch Showcase, a live pitch competition where regional entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas using just one slide in 90 seconds for a chance to win start-up funding. InnovateINW will host practice and feedback pitch sessions through September.
Founder Masterclass
A focused working session for founders and growth-stage teams on customer discovery, go-to-market, funding readiness, operations, or technical execution.
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