InnovateINW Events

Events that connect the Inland Northwest innovation economy.

InnovateINW events bring together founders, business leaders, researchers, investors, mentors, and partners for practical conversations and regional connection.

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Upcoming events

Find InnovateINW-owned events, masterclasses, network sessions, and conference programming. Registration links will take you to the right event page when signups open.

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23

Building the Region’s AI Ecosystem

Thursday, July 23 · 4:00–6:30 PM
Burbity Workspace — 2818 N Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley, WA

An InnovateINW event bringing AI founders, university researchers, STEM faculty, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and practitioners together for two panels on applied AI research and regional industry challenges, plus networking.

JUL
24

Stop Confusing Lead Gen, Performance Marketing & Sales Campaigns with Building a Growth Brand

Friday, July 24, 2026 · 2:00–5:00 PM
LaunchpadINW conference room — Second Floor, 421 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

95% of your ideal customers aren't in the market for what you sell at any given time. Most digital marketing focuses on the 5% of your market that is ready now. So when the other 95% decide they want to buy, you're not even on their shortlist. If your growth is stalled and you need to re-scale and reassess, this is a solid starting point to shape your path forward.

SEP
16

Security in Motion: Trust, Resilience & Security for an AI-Driven Future

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
CenterPlace Regional Event Center — Spokane Valley, WA

The 4th Annual Cybersecurity Event by Innovate INW brings together cybersecurity, compliance, IT, AI, higher education, regional industry, students, and innovators for a full day of keynotes, sessions, exhibitors, and networking.

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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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