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Columbia Engineering

Bridging Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Looking for fresh insights from leading researchers during NY Tech Week? Join on June 2 for an afternoon exploring how research, engineering, and entrepreneurship come together to drive innovation.

Hear from Columbia Engineering faculty Elisa Konofagou, Helen H. Lu, and Kostis Kaffes, alongside industry leaders and Lab to Market founders, who will share what it takes to move ideas from discovery to scalable ventures.

This convening brings together leading academics, industry experts, and emerging founders to share insights on translating scientific discovery into real-world impact. From breakthroughs in biomedical engineering and computing to perspectives from industry leaders, the program highlights the pathways that transform ideas into scalable ventures.

This event is hosted by the Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies in collaboration with Columbia University and the Columbia Global Center Athens.

Registration available through June 1, 2026, 11:59am