Explore tech, sustainability & urban innovation at our Built World summit—where ideas, cities, and global leaders converge.
Join us for “Innovating for the Built World”—an engaging afternoon of connection, insight, and collaboration at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and urban innovation.
Hosted by the Harvard Innovation Labs in partnership with Enlaye, a resident venture at the Alumni Launch Lab, this invite-only event brings together student- and alumni-founded startups with global venture capitalists, corporate innovation leaders, and industry pioneers.
Together, we’ll explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the built environment, including urban infrastructure, construction tech, energy, real estate, sustainability, and robotics. This gathering convenes a global ecosystem committed to tackling some of the most pressing challenges shaping the future of our cities and communities.
EVENT DETAILS
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Welcome & Networking Lunch
1:15 PM– 2:00 PM Panel Discussion: "Shaping the Future of the Built World" | Explore how
legacy players and rising startups are converging to drive innovation in the
built world—and what it means for the future of cities, platforms, and energy
systems.
Speakers:
Amit Chaturvedy | Global Head & Managing Partner, Schneider Electric
Ventures
Valentin Piperno | Investment Director, Leonard at VINCI
Michel Nasilowski | External Venturing Manager, Saint-Gobain NOVA
Moderated by: Philippe Rival | Co-founder & CEO of Enlaye
2:00 PM | 3:00 PM VC & Startup Roundtables
Small-group roundtable sessions designed to foster meaningful dialogue
between startup teams and venture capitalists and dive into topics such as
product-market fit, scaling strategies, and early-stage investment.
GETTING TO THE HARVARD INNOVATION LABS
The Harvard Innovation Labs is located on the first floor of Batten Hall at 125 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. We are situated on the Harvard Business School campus, a 15-20 minute walk from Harvard Square. You can also use the Harvard shuttle. The University offers daily parking for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests in the HBS lot on Western Avenue. The HBS lot is available 24/7 and accepts both cash and credit card payments.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
The Harvard Innovation Labs welcomes attendees of all abilities to our events, both in person and online.
Requests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.
If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about physical access, please contact i-lab@harvard.edu in advance of the event.
FUTURE COMMUNICATIONS
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