Idea Week kicks off | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Idea Week kicks off Idea Week kicks off Published: April 20, 2018 Author: Sue Ryan Idea Week The University of Notre Dame, along with the city of South Bend, the city of Elkhart and various community organizations and businesses, will host Idea Week Friday-Sunday (April 20-29) to highlight strides being made in innovation and entrepreneurship in the region and to inspire creative energy for future success. The event will include a headliner concert by The Chainsmokers, workshops, speakers like “Mythbusters’” Adam Savage and Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, a comedy performance by Gabriel Iglesias, the McCloskey New Venture Competition, a TEDx event and more. Events will be held at Notre Dame venues and in South Bend and Elkhart and will be open to the public. Many events are free to attend. One of the primary goals of Idea Week is to introduce entrepreneurs, developers, makers, inventors, designers and investors to each other and to highlight the economic growth and innovation that is moving the region forward. Register for or learn more about Idea Week events here. Posted In: University News Community News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related August 19, 2022 ‘Rudy’ returns to Notre Dame Stadium for free Flick on the Field August 03, 2022 Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., on the passing of US Congresswoman Jackie Walorski February 28, 2022 Medieval Institute partners with Adams High School for hands-on course in medieval history December 01, 2021 Philanthropy and the Common Good students award $78,600 to local nonprofits May 06, 2021 Notre Dame, Indiana Michigan Power 'flip the switch' on new solar facility For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn