The 2026 YEA! Investor Panel will be held in Downtown Chicago, location TBD.
4:30pm: Networking & Light Bites
5:00pm: Program Welcome & Investor Introductions
5:20pm: Finalist Pitch Presentations
6:45pm: Poster Presentations & Viewer's Choice Voting
7:00pm: Judge Deliberation & Audience Intermission
7:20pm: Announcement of Final Results
7:30pm: Event Conclusion


