Students Thinking BIG: Student Innovation Spotlight Night
Time
Friday, April 10, 2026
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost
$20.00 (Contact came@arts.ufl.edu for student pricing and sponsorship information.)
April 10 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Students Thinking BIG brings together student projects across the arts, humanities, science, engineering, technology, and business, creating a community-facing space that connects students, educators, families, and community members within Gainesville’s innovation ecosystem. Hosted in partnership with the UF Engineering Innovation Institute’s IGNITE (Innovation Gator Network), the UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship (CAME), and the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention.
Friday, April 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Student Innovation Spotlight Night
Student Innovation Spotlight Night is a high-energy, thesis-style event where student founders and innovators share their ideas through rapid, engaging 3-minute presentations. The evening combines concise storytelling with appetizers, networking, and informal conversation, creating an environment that encourages connection among students, alumni, and community partners.