Media Advisory: University of Evansville to Host "Innovate Southwest Indiana"
Annual Regional Event Returns with New Identity and Renewed Focus on Economic Growth
Evansville, Ind. (04/23/2025) — Media Advisory from University of Evansville.
WHAT: The University of Evansville (UE) will host Innovate Southwest Indiana, the newly rebranded version of the longstanding Engage Indiana series. This annual event-now in its fourth year-brings together business leaders, educators, and economic development experts to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Southwest Indiana.
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
WHERE: University Center, Eykamp Hall at 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.
WHO:
- Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz, UE President
- Stephanie Terry, Mayor of Evansville
- Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education
Featured Panelists:
- Jim Ryan, CEO, Old National Bank
- Andy Perry, CEO & Co-Founder, Curvo Labs
- Lloyd Winnecke, CEO, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
- Sara Worstell, Executive Director, Southwest Indiana Workforce Development
- Daniella Vidal, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Evansville
- Ivan Ball, Co-founder & CTO, anu (formerly gropod)
MEDIA CONTACT
Noah Alatza, Chief Communications Officer
na122@evansville.edu
812-893-5319
University of Evansville
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