The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, a major tech startup event, will be held on April 10-11 at The Penn Stater Hotel. It will feature innovations in IT, energy, biotechnology, and more, with Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi opening the conference alongside Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha. The event includes a Tech Tournament with awards for disruptive technologies from Pennsylvania’s universities, as well as networking opportunities through the Venture Connection and a Student Startup Showcase. Panels will cover topics like electric vehicle infrastructure and PropTech. The conference draws over 600 attendees and fosters innovation collaboration.