BEAM Venture Presents
3rd Annual Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference
Build Ideas. Lead with Values. Shape the Future.
Join us for a two-day conference where students use Al, innovation, and entrepreneurship to turn ideas into meaningful startup concepts. Guided by national champions, participants will build and pitch solutions rooted in values, leadership, and real-world community impact.
The journey culminates in the Youth Startup Showcase & Awards Ceremony, celebrating innovation, teamwork, and impact — with cash prizes awarded to the top 3 teams.
Event Details
Who: Middle School, High School, & College Students
Cost: Free
Location: Collin College, 391 Country Club Rd, Wylie, TX 75098
Day 1: June 26- 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Day 2: June 27- 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Workshops
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AI-Powered Ideation and Market Research – Discover how artificial intelligence can help you identify opportunities and understand your target audience.
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Lean Business Model Development – Learn to craft sustainable and impactful business plans.
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Prompt Engineering for Lean Startups – Learn effective prompting and ethical output.
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AI-Enhanced Prototype Design – Prototype design aided by AI with ethical empathy.
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User Testing & Iteration with AI Feedback Loops – Test your ideas, analyze feedback with AI, and refine solutions.
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Ethical AI & Responsible Innovation – Identify AI ethics, detect bias, apply faith-based framework.
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Pitch Perfect: Investor Pitch Session – Create pitch using AI and faith-driven narrative.
Key Conference Highlights
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Student Pitch Competition
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Pitch Prizes: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $200
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Student Showcase: Witness and celebrate the innovative projects developed by your peers.
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Certificate of Attendance: All students who attend all workshops will receive a certificate of attendance.