​Students + Builders + Founders

​Join Leidos, Beacon, WVU, and TechConnect WV for a casual, high-energy meetup at WVU’s Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab on Tuesday, March 31st. Open to students, founders, creatives, technologists, and community members who want to build what’s next in West Virginia!

​The Event

​TechConnect West Virginia invites you to a special community meetup at the WVU Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab.

​Whether you're a student exploring entrepreneurship, a founder building a startup, a technologist working on something new, or simply curious about innovation in West Virginia — this is your space to connect.

​This informal gathering is designed to:

• ​Build connections before the Focus Forward conference

• ​Introduce students to founders and ecosystem leaders

• ​Help community members plug into WV’s tech and innovation network

• ​Create space for conversations that spark collaboration

​Expect a relaxed, welcoming environment with light structure — including short introductions, open networking, and opportunities to share what you’re working on.

​If you care about innovation, startups, technology, or building your future in West Virginia, we’d love to see you there.

​Who Should Attend

• ​WVU students (any major) curious about startups or innovation

• ​Early-stage founders

• ​Builders, developers, creatives, and technologists

• ​Community members interested in WV’s tech ecosystem

• ​Focus Forward attendees arriving early

​Event Details

• ​The Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab is on the fourth floor at Evansdale Crossing.

• ​Parking is available at the WVU Rec Center, and is free after 4:00pm