EnTERPreneur Conference

Registration is now open for the third annual EnTERPreneur Conference! Join fellow Terp entrepreneurs for the opportunity to network and learn from experts across different sectors. Topics include transitioning from crisis to championship, marketing technology, healthcare disruptors and digital currency, among others. This event also features Under Armour executive chairman and brand chief Kevin Plank ‘96 in conversation with President Darryll J. Pines. Registration starts for as low as $20 for members of the Alumni Association. Early-bird pricing runs through May 8.

At this year's conference, participants will have the opportunity to: 

• Connect with resources at UMD to help start or grow their business venture(s)
• Learn from alumni and faculty experts to prepare their startup for success
• Network with other Terp entrepreneurs, investors and advisors and form relationships that will help them advance their career
• Celebrate the achievements of Terp entrepreneurs and learn why UMD has been rated in the top 10 entrepreneurship programs for seven consecutive years​

2022 Schedule

9 a.m. Networking Breakfast
10-10:15 a.m. Welcome
10:15-11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions

• Transitioning from Crisis to Championship: A new set of challenges arose for businesses in 2021, all while fighting for survival in a reborn economy. Their resilience and agility were put to the ultimate test. Winners being those who transitioned from crisis to championship.
• Traffic and Conversions: Marketing, digital advertising and analyzing data collected through both strategies are critical to staying ahead of traffic in business practices. But what’s next in consumer behavior, digital marketing and advertising? What are the latest trends? Attend this session for a look into how to use some effective hacks to grow your funnels, enhance your copywriting and leverage split testing on digital platforms to increase your visibility and customer base.
• Healthcare Disruptors: As the pandemic has shown, the U.S. healthcare system is rife with inefficiencies and in need of innovative solutions. What can be done to ensure that it is more effective and responsive to changing demands? Hear from three disruptors about their ventures, what specific segment of the health care system they are tackling and what it takes to build and scale a solution in this sector.

• Digital Currency: Are you wondering what all the hype is about crypto currency? Do you want to understand what is the difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and every other digital currency? How will digital currency affect your business and every industry? Did you know that you can even make philanthropic gifts to some nonprofits using digital currency? Hear from an alumnus who works at Coinbase and is focused on leading sales and business development efforts through engagement with major financial institutions, enterprises, and startups. 
• Investing and Investors: Venture capitalists’ ability to pour billions into private markets and tech companies has decreased the technological innovation lifecycle to five to seven years from the traditional 32 years from initial innovation to commercialization. With global ventures hitting $643 billion in 2021, and over 900 tech companies being valued at over $ 1 billion at the close of the year, we are seeing a dynamic evolution in market creation. How do you keep up? What does this mean for industries and investors? And how should entrepreneurs build?