Launch into IA
Launch into IA is our convocation for the new Innovation Academy students. The event kicks off the academic year by bringing all of the incoming IA students together and welcoming them to the University of Florida. This event is required for all incoming first-year IA students. Family members are invited to attend as well.
Launch into Innovation Academy
Join Innovation Academy to Launch into IA. Launch Into IA is our convocation for new Innovation Academy students. The event kicks off the academic year and welcomes new IA students to the University of Florida.
- Attendance at Launch into IA is mandatory for all first-year students.
- Business professional attire is required.
| Past Keynote Speakers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brad Gamble (2025) CEO of Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention | Brian Kornfeld (2024) MaxU CEO & Co-Founder, Synapse Co-Founder | Dr. Farouk Dey (2023) Vice Provost for Integrative Learning & Life Design at Johns Hopkins University |
| Kim Kaupe (2022) Businesswoman, keynote speaker, and one-of-a-kind teacher | Kai Kight (2021) Keynote Speaker and Violinist | Gigi Butler (2020) Branding Powerhouse & Founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes |
| Josh Linkner (2019) Five-Time tech entrepreneur, two-time NY Times bestselling author, venture capitalist and keynote speaker | John Spence (2018) Int. Business Speaker & Author | Julia Landauer (2017) NASCAR Driver & Keynote Speaker |
| Kai Kight (2016) Keynote Speaker & Violinist | Kristen Hadeed (2015) Founder/CEO of Student Maid & Author | Josh Greenberg (2014) Co-Founder of Grooveshark |
| Abhi Lokesh (2013) CEO & Co-Founder of Fracture |