✦ Williams Venture Studio Presents
The
Summit
Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time
11:00 AM → 6:00 PM
Format
Panels + Networking
200+
Attendees
20+
Speakers
6
Industry Panels
3rd
Annual Summit
Why We Do This
Where the Next Generation Meets the People Building It
The Summit was born from a simple belief: that students with bold ideas deserve direct access to the investors, founders, and operators who turned their own ideas into reality. Not through a recruiter, not through a cold email — face to face.
Each year we convene Williams students, alumni, and leading practitioners across five industries for a day of honest conversation, real mentorship, and the kind of connections that change the trajectory of a career. Speaker panels run through the afternoon, followed by an open networking session where you set the agenda.
This is not a lecture. It is a room full of people who want to help you figure out what comes next.
May 2 — Schedule
Five Panels,
One Day.
11:00 AM
Energy
The future of energy infrastructure, climate tech, and the capital flowing into the transition.
12:00 PM
Venture Capital
How top VCs are deploying capital, what they look for in founders, and where the market is heading.
1:30 PM
AI / SaaS
Building and scaling AI-native products — from zero to enterprise, and what comes next.
2:30 PM
Biotech & Life Sciences
Breakthroughs in therapeutics, longevity, and the new generation of biotech startups.
3:30 PM
Consumer Fintech
Reimagining financial access, payments, and wealth for the next generation of consumers.
5:00 PM
Networking
Open floor networking with speakers, founders, and fellow attendees. Light refreshments provided.
Past Speakers
Mariam Naficy
Founder & Co-CEO, Minted
Brad Svrluga
Co-founder & General Partner, Primary Venture Partners
Margaret (Peggy) Kim
Founder & CEO, FUTURE NOW Media Foundation, Inc.
JC Bahr-de Stefano
Partner, Better Tomorrow Ventures
Bo Peabody
Managing Member, Cornice Ventures
Mike Curtin
CEO, DC Central Kitchen
May 2, 2026
Come to
the Summit.
Spots are limited. Register to secure your place at the table.