22–23 Mar 2018
BYU Deadlines
Registration:
16 Mar 11:55 pm
Spring Founders Conference 2018
Schedule
Time Zone: MDT (America/Denver)
Thursday, 22 March 2018
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Men's Event—TopGolf
Gentlemen, let the games begin! Bring your competitive spirit, let’s tee-off and have a bit of friendly fun. Lunch will be served.
920 Jordan River Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047
Casual
Casual
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Women's Event—Spa Day
Ladies, come kick-back, relax, and enjoy a few hours rejuvenating at the spa. Visit with old friends and make new ones. Lunch will be served.
Riverside Country Club 2701 N University Ave, Provo, Utah 84604
Casual
Casual
2:30 pm–3:00 pm
Conference Check-in
Check-in for the conference and receive your assignment for the Semi-Final Round of the Miller New Venture Challenge.
Foyer outside 408/410 Tanner Building
Business Casual
Business Casual
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Miller NVC Semi-Final Judging
Help us judge the 16 best BYU startups, which will determine the top eight $15,000 NVC winners. Be a part of launching the next big BYU student-founded company!
Various Locations, Tanner Building
Business Casual
Business Casual
5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Founders Banquet
Share a delicious drink and Hors d’oeuvre prior to the banquet as you mix and mingle. During the banquet, we will be pleased to announce the recipients of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Williams Award, and hear from Jeremy Andrus who will speak about Traeger Grill’s ‘billion dollar turnaround.’
5:30-6:30pm—Pre-Banquet Reception
6:30-8:30pm—Dinner & Program
5:30-6:30pm—Pre-Banquet Reception
6:30-8:30pm—Dinner & Program
Hinckley Alumni Center Assembly Hall
Cocktail
Cocktail
Friday, 23 March 2018
8:30 am–10:00 am
Founders Breakfast
Enjoy a hearty breakfast as we introduce new Founders and hear from Daniel E. “Rudy” Ruettiger share experiences from his life portrayed in the popular sports film, Rudy, and recent conversion to Mormonism.
Garden Court, Wilkinson Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
10:15 am–11:45 am
Miller NVC Team Mentoring
The top 16 teams will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with you to glean from your perspective and guidance.
Various Locations, Wilkinson Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Founders Lunch
Enjoy lunch at your leisure as you share experiences from the mentoring event.
Sky Room, Wilkinson Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
2:00 pm–3:30 pm
Miller New Venture Challenge Final
Do not miss this high-energy, super-powered, crowd-pleasing final event. Watch as the winning teams battle it out for top accolades and cash prizes.
Ballroom, Wilkinson Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Founders Dinner
We are excited to be hosted by Brad and Stephanie Weekes at their home for this year's Founders Dinner. Come and enjoy a world-renowned Bluegrass band and make memories with your Founder Friends.
Bradley Weekes Residence
Business Casual
Business Casual