2025 Midwest IIE Conference

Innovation - Invention - Entrepreneurship

Starting a business in college? Check out the 2025 Midwest Innovation, Invention, & Entrepreneurship Conference at UMKC! This day-long event brings together visionary thinkers, creators, and leaders to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in the heart of Kansas City. From hands-on prototyping workshops to inspiring speaker presentations and a unique career fair featuring local startups and corporate innovators, the conference offers a robust lineup tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and industry professionals alike.

Conference Registration is Live!

Join us April 25, 2025, at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The conference is open to college students and community members and is free to attend.
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Regnier Venture Creation Challenge​

Witness some of the brightest student entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ideas in the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge Finals. Finalists from across the region compete for top honors, showcasing their entrepreneurial potential in front of a panel of expert judges.

Explore the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge

Innovation Career Fair

Discover career opportunities with innovative local startups and established corporations at our career fair. This unique event fosters connections between students and companies dedicated to cutting-edge solutions, fostering Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Prototyping & Startup Workshops

Get hands-on experience in our Figma and Arduino workshops, designed to help you turn ideas into tangible prototypes. Whether you're new to design or looking to advance your technical skills, these sessions provide practical insights and tools to bring your creative concepts to life.

Take your idea from the prototyping workshop and turn it into a business in the startup workshop!

Insights from Experts

Hear from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators as they share their stories and insights on today’s most pressing topics in business and technology. Gain inspiration and guidance to navigate your own entrepreneurial journey.