Events
2026 Events
In 2026, Lehigh Valley LaunchBox will offer a dynamic lineup of events designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage. From hands-on workshops and customer discovery programs to networking opportunities and expert-led sessions, our events focus on practical tools, meaningful connections, and real-world impact. Whether you’re exploring an idea or scaling a growing business, our 2026 programming is built to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
AI for Your Business - Brad Zdenek - Invent Penn State
Registration to open in January 26, 2026
- Occurs during Penn State Start Up Week
Speaker Series Event - Preparing for your pitch
Speaker TBD
Fourth Annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition
Applications will open March 1, 2026
2026 Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge
2026 Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge
Summer 2026 dates July 26, 2026 – August 1, 2026
The Challenge offers an exciting opportunity to learn entrepreneurship through education and hands-on, project-based experiences. Throughout the week, teams will develop a product or service idea while gaining essential skills in the entrepreneurial mindset, marketing and communication, financial literacy, economics and ethics, artificial intelligence, and teamwork.
You’ll learn from Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty, inspiring guest speakers, past pitch competition winners, and networking experts. Activities include designing presentations, creating logos, and delivering pitches to an audience of more than forty family members and judges.
At the end of the week, the winning team and the most outstanding presenter will earn bragging rights to take back to their schools!
Speaker Series Event
Speaker TBD
Speaker Series Event
Speaker TBD
- Occurs during Global Entrepreneurship Week