Eclectic Convergence: Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit 2026

2026-11-06 · New York

Eclectic Convergence is an annual fall summit in New York City organized by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, bringing together approximately 450 founders, investors, and academics.

Entrepreneurship at Cornell's annual fall NYC event: speakers, networking among ~450 attendees (faculty, alumni, many active entrepreneurs, VCs and angel investors), and pitches from Cornell startups.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Cornell alumni, faculty, and active entrepreneurs looking to connect with the university's broader business network will find value here. It also suits early-stage founders seeking visibility with venture capitalists and angel investors who follow ventures emerging from the Cornell ecosystem.

What happens

The summit features keynote speeches, structured networking breaks, and a startup pitch session. Attendees spend the day hearing from speakers, watching Cornell startups pitch their businesses, and meeting potential collaborators throughout the venue.

Who's in the room

The gathering draws around 450 participants, comprising university faculty, alumni, and active startup founders. The investor community is well represented by angel investors and venture capitalists actively seeking new opportunities.

How to prepare

Founders should prepare a clear, concise elevator pitch tailored for informal networking breaks. If you are participating in the pitch competition, practice your core slides and timing to clearly communicate your business model to the investors in the audience.

Organizer: Entrepreneurship at Cornell

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At a glance

Format
Speakers, networking breaks, and startup pitches.
Theme
Eclectic Convergence
Attendance
approximately 450 enthusiastic attendees including faculty and alumni – many of whom are active entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors

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