Business & NetworkingFriday, November 6
2026 Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge: Live Finals
Friday, November 6 · 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. · Comedy Works South at The Landmark in Greenwood Village
- When
- Friday, November 6 · 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Where
- Comedy Works South at The Landmark in Greenwood Village5345 Landmark Place · Greenwood Village, CO · 80111
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About this event
2026 Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge: Live Finals
Bridging the Trust Deficit
Friday, November 6, 2026
9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Doors Open at 8:30 AM
Comedy Works South at The Landmark
5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Free to Attend • Advance Registration Required
What happens when the next generation of innovators takes on one of technology's biggest challenges?
Join the Media+Tech Collective for the live finals of the 2026 Ron Rizzuto Innovation Challenge as student teams present bold, technology-driven solutions to this year's challenge:
Bridging the Trust Deficit: Designing Technologies That Restore Confidence in a Connected World.
Throughout the competition, student teams from Colorado universities will research a real-world media and technology challenge, develop original solutions, and work alongside industry mentors.
At the Live Finals, the top three teams will take the stage to present their ideas before a panel of industry leaders, competing for $6,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to make valuable connections across the media and technology community.
What You'll Experience
Innovative Student Ideas
Hear emerging leaders propose practical approaches to some of today's most difficult questions surrounding technology, trust and connection.
Live Finalist Presentations
Watch three finalist teams pitch their solutions and respond to questions from our panel of industry judges.
Industry Perspectives
Hear from Media+Tech Collective leaders, founders and industry partners, and connect with professionals from across Colorado's media and technology community.
The 2026 Awards
Celebrate the winning teams and the next generation of innovators.
Networking Reception
Stay after the awards for light refreshments and an opportunity to connect with students, mentors, judges, sponsors and fellow members of the media and technology community.
Who Should Attend?
Industry professionals, technology leaders, university faculty and staff, students, MTC members, sponsors, partners and anyone interested in innovation, technology and the future of trust.
You do not need to be affiliated with a competing university to attend.
Admission is complimentary, but advance registration is required.
Be there when the ideas take the stage.
REGISTER FOR THE LIVE FINALS
Listed by Eventbrite: Centennial, CO and Media + Tech (Wix Events), gathered by the Denver events calendar.