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)