Centric Presents Day of Innovation: Innovation for the Greater Good on Thursday, October 15.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 7, 2020)​ – Centric Indiana will host its annual ​Day of Innovation Conference​ virtually on Thursday, October 15. Expect energizing and interactive virtual sessions on the cross section of equity, education, community building, and innovation from social impact leaders.

Conference speakers include:
● George Aye​, Co-founder & Director of Innovation, ​Greater Good Studio
● Joanna Taft​, Founding Executive Director, ​Harrison Center for the Arts
● Krystal Ardayfio​, Vice President, ​Success Coach, LLC
● Vera Vander Kooy​, Founder & Executive Director, ​STEM Connection
● John Hanak​, Managing Director, ​Purdue Ventures
● Wendy Kennedy​, Founder, ​WKI

The virtual event will also include the presentation of the Indiana Innovation Awards. Established in 2011, the Indiana Innovation Awards are the only broad-based innovation awards focused on Indiana. The awards seek to recognize those individuals and organizations who are successfully leading the innovation charge in Indiana.

Centric will posthumously award the organization’s Lifetime Innovation Award to Madam C.J. Walker, one of the twentieth century’s most successful, self-made women entrepreneurs. A’Lelia Bundles, Walker’s granddaughter, will accept the award.

Tickets are available in pay-what-you-can tiered pricing, starting with $10 student passes. For more information and registration visit​ ​http://2020dayofinnovation.eventbrite.com​.

About Centric
Centric, Inc. is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that connects, educates and celebrates Indiana’s innovators. Centric’s mission is to increase recognition of Indiana as a global center of innovation by equipping individuals and organizations with the critical thinking skills and cultural frameworks needed to drive innovation forward. Centric fosters a community of individuals who are passionate about helping each other, their companies and their communities succeed. Learn more at centricindiana.org.

Contact
Natalia Lascano Loor
Day of Innovation Coordinator
(561)221-3512
doi@centricindiana.org