Future Fest

FUTURE FEST 2025 - Friday, February 7th, 9a - 7p

Join us for Future Fest 2025 on Friday, February 7th, for an all-day event that features our second annual hack-a-thon - The Baiada Institute Innovation Tournament, a Proving Ground Vendor Expo, the regional Hult Prize Social Impact Competition, two Fast Pitch competitions and more! Over $10,000 in prizes to be awarded! For more information and to register for Future Fest events and competitions, visit: our Future Fest site.

Schedule for the Day:

  • 9:30 - 4p: The Baiada Institute Innovation Tournament. Individual students form teams at the start of the competition to participate in a hack-a-thon style event to win $10,000 in prizes For more information and to register
  • 11:30 - 12:15p: The Fast Pitch Competition (for Drexel undergraduate and graduate students.) Register to compete here.
  • 12:15 - 1p: Rising Starters High School Fast Pitch Competition (Event Day: 9am - 2p). For more information and to register your school.
  • 1-4p: The Proving Ground Expo. A showcase of Drexel start-ups. Register to be a vendor here.
  • 3-4p: BIIT Tournament Presentations  
  • 4-5p: The Hult Prize Competition. Student teams with Social Impact business ideas compete to advance to the National Competition. For more information.
  • 5:30-7p: Awards Announcement and Networking Reception.

Questions? Email Melissa at mt3288@drexel.edu