A look back: UVM's first RISE summit in June, 2023 

What happens when you bring together hundreds of Vermont technologists, CEOs, students, professors, artists, authors, and government leaders for two days of far-reaching discussion about achieving a brighter economic future for our region? Partnership. Exploration. Collaboration. Creativity. And a whole lot of networking.

Last week, 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.

“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,” said UVM President Suresh Garimella. “By convening so many dynamic thinkers and leaders, this summit created an urgent sense of purpose – fueled by possibility and positivity.”

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