INTERNATIONAL Innovation summit 2026

Summit Agenda 10:00 – 10:10 AM | Opening Remarks Dr. John MeletiadisAssistant Dean, Center for Global Business Programs, Lubin School of Business, Pace University🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-meletiadis-mba-ed-d-a89957a4/

10:25 – 11:00 AM | Keynote Speaker Ian SandlerManaging Director & Chief Operating Officer, Insight PartnersCo-Founder, Riley’s Way Foundation🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-sandler-61339331/

11:00 – 11:10 AM | Partner Presentation Antonio Di MeglioCo-Founder & CEO, Coeus Collective Ventures🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-di-meglio-j-d-422862121/ Anuj M. SaxenaAdvisor, Salubrum | Global Head of Marketing & Customer Analytics, MoneyGram International🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujmsaxena/ Andrew Matthews Health IT Development, Life Sciences & Product Strategy 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-matthews/

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel Women in Innovation: Leadership and Global Impact Moderator:Birgit ElchoueriProfessor, Pace University, Executive Coach & Strategy Advisor🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/birgitelchoueri Speakers:Yang CheungCo-Founder & CEO, Pixyit🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanghou Hélène AlonsoFounder, WonderWay.ai🔗 (LinkedIn not provided) Kiran PanjwaniCo-Founder & CEO, FounderWay🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiranpanjwani 12:05 – 12:15 PM | Partner Presentation Antonio Di MeglioCo-Founder & CEO, Coeus Collective Ventures🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-di-meglio-j-d-422862121/ Hasitha De Alwis CEO of Materia Bioworks 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasitha-de-alwis/

12:15 – 1:00 PM | Fireside Chat Redefining Advantage: The Global Founder Perspective Tijana BuricFounder & CEO, Career Alchemist🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijana-careeralchemist Ioanna Mantzouridou OnasiFounder & CEO, Dextego🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemantzouridou

1:00 – 1:25 PM | Break 1:25 – 1:45 PM /The Front Yard Startups Presentations AVERENTA student-led social commerce platform helping indie digital creators build communities, network, and sell—featuring zero mandatory commission. TEŌTLElevated skincare and fragrance crafted from ancestral tallow, blending tradition with modern wellness in collaboration with NYC perfumers. QoboThe simplest way to build an app—just chat on WhatsApp and generate a professional website in minutes. 1:45 – 2:30 PM | Panel Governments and Innovation Moderator:Marie-France HanTechnical Storytelling Consultant, Startup Advisor🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariefr/ Speakers:Stephanie LiotSenior Project Manager, Maison de l'Occitanie (New York)🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieliotnyc/ Robert J. McCubbingSenior Trade Commissioner & Director of Trade and InvestmentConsulate General of Canada in New York🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmccubbing/ Leonore MorgensternFounder & Editor, EU’re Up Next Newsletter🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonore-morgenstern/ Daiki NakajimaDirector of Business Development, JETRO USA🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/daikinakajima/

2:35 – 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks Tim PhillipsDirector of Global & Government Affairs, NestPoint🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-phillips-2855811a9/