Shepherdstown, West Virginia
April 28 - May 1, 2025
2025 Agenda
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Monday Pre-Conferences and Welcome Reception
Head to the Eastern Panhandle on Monday to join free pre-conferences hosted by ecosystem partners and attend a kick-off welcome reception sponsored by the local community and host site partners.
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Tuesday WVEE Annual Conference
The WVEE Annual Conference is the state’s premier entrepreneurship event, connecting entrepreneurs and resource providers statewide through education and collaboration opportunities.
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Wednesday Competition Day and Partner Activities
Join an exciting day featuring SparkWV, IgniteWV, the WV Innovation and Business Model Competition, Vantage Ventures Validation, and CRAN’s Annual Member Meeting.
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Thursday Entrepreneurship Education Day
Entrepreneurship Education Day supports WV’s pipeline of entrepreneurs and business owners by providing hands-on, interactive sessions for middle- and high-school students and teachers.
Lodging Information
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The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem has booked the historic Bavarian Inn for 2025 Bridging Innovation Week lodging. The Inn is offering several room types and rates.
Cut-off Date: March 27, 2025
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy: 7 days prior to arrival before 3:00 p.m.
Available Dates: April 27, 2025 - May 1, 2025
To book, call 304-876-2551, select Option 1, and ask for the Bridging Innovation Week room block. Guests MUST call and reference Bridging Innovation Week to make their reservations, otherwise you will be told (and online will show) that the hotel is sold out.
Potomac Views start at $206/night.
Manor Views start at $183/night.
Government rate of $110/night available with tax exempt form.
Suites start at $421/night.
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The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem has booked two additional room blocks at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Charles Town.
Standard Room Block: $159 + tax/night
Cut-off Date: March 31. 2025
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Group Code: BIW
Government Rate: $122 + tax/night
Cut-off Date: March 31. 2025
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Group Code: BIG
Thank you sponsors.
Thank you to our sponsors of Bridging Innovation Week. Your support has been vital in transforming ideas into reality and fostering creativity. Together, we empower individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and share their passions. We appreciate your commitment to innovation and collaboration, making events like this possible.
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