Summit Overview
In 2023, the University of Vermont opened its campus to the region’s business leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development organizations with the first Research, Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Summit, introducing an intensive new partnership approach to building a bright and prosperous future for Vermont and the region.
Grand Maple Ballroom, Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
“The RISE Summit provided a promising first look into the potential of cooperation and collaboration to make positive change for the betterment of our communities, our state, and our region.” – Suresh Garimella, UVM President
State of the State and Beyond
UVM, the Office of Research, and RISE are proud to welcome retired Senator Patrick Leahy to deliver, “State of the State and Beyond.” Leahy, who served in the US Senate for nearly 50 years, secured over $25M for UVM’s new Institute for Rural Partnerships.
Speaker: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Moderator: Kirk Dombrowski
Urban-Rural Development: Why and How?
Join the CEO of the UVM Hospital Network Sunny Eappen, Chatham University President Rhonda Phillips, UVM President Suresh Garimella, and more for a discussion on the big questions for urban-rural development.
Speakers: Sunny Eappen, M.D., M.B.A, CEO, UVM Hospital Network; Rhonda Phillips, President, Chatham University, author of Sustainable Communities; Lindsay Kurrle, VT. Secretary of Commerce and Community Development; Suresh Garimella, UVM President
Moderator: Tony Boccanfuso, President & CEO, UIDP
Human Development as Essential Accelerators for System Change
Humans – as workers – are the most important component of any organization. But how can managers and supervisors engage and professionally develop this integral cohort to become accelerators for system change and bring organizations into the future?
Speakers: Jeremiah Onaolapo, UVM Assistant Professor, CEMS; Michael Monte, Director, Burlington Housing Authority; Yasmin Mattox, Director, Barbara J. Burger iZone; Hallie Picard, HR Manager/Social Impact, The Alchemist Beer
Moderator: Joyce Judy, President, Community College of Vermont
What Emergent Technologies Can We Leverage as a Region?
What can the Green Mountain State offer to the region? What can Vermont do for the country? Learn about how we can leverage emerging technologies and UVM’s research enterprise to make a difference beyond Burlington.
Speaker: Kyle Clark, Founder and CEO, BETA Technologies
Moderator: Kirk Dombrowski
Sponsored by: The Vermont Technology Council
Why are Culture and Creativity Powerful Assets for a Vibrant Economy?
The role that creativity and arts play in a vibrant economy cannot be understated. From artistic research and creative composition to the integration of arts and artificial intelligence, join this discussion to discover the innovations of cultural and creativity.
Speakers: Russ Scully, Owner and Developer, Hula; Sonja Lunde, Director, Fleming Museum; Jennifer Karson, Lecturer, UVM, Director of the Fab Lab
Moderator: Teresa Davis, CEO, Davis Studios
Sponsored by: The Flynn Center
Vermont Knowledge Corridor: How Burlington and UVM Can Deliver Sustainable Growth
The relationship UVM has with Burlington and Vermont as a land grant university is important, but there’s more to the story. Learn how UVM and Burlington can work together to deliver sustainable growth for all of Vermont and beyond.
Speaker: Dominic Endicott, Partner, Northstar Ventures and author, “Knowledge Towns”
Sponsored by: Hula
Activating the Circular Economy in Vermont
Participate in an interactive conversation with subject matter experts from Casella about activating circular solutions at UVM, in Vermont and Beyond.
Speakers from Casella: Abbie Web, Director of Sustainability; Michael Casella, Northern Vermont Market Area Manager; Jeremy Labbe, Division Manager
Sponsored by: Sodexo
RISE 2023 Featured Video
UVM, the Office of Research, and RISE are proud to welcome retired Senator Patrick Leahy to deliver, “State of the State and Beyond.” Leahy, who served in the US Senate for nearly 50 years, secured over $25M for UVM’s new Institute for Rural Partnerships.
Speaker: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Moderator: Kirk Dombrowski
