


Tue, Nov 18
|OCCC Room N310EF North Concourse 3rd Floor
"Think Like an Inventor!" with Denise Chapman Weston
Presented by Big Break Foundation, Purdue University and Denise Chapman Weston, Invent Worlds.
Time & Location
Nov 18, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM EST
OCCC Room N310EF North Concourse 3rd Floor
About the event
Turn your passion into action at IAAPA!
Join psychologist, playologist, and prolific inventor Denise Chapman Weston (150+ patents, 30+ products) for a fast-paced experience that helps you think, build, and pitch like an inventor.
🚀 The Workshop! — Tuesday
In this high-energy, hands-on session, we’ll form teams, brainstorm bold ideas, and develop quick invention concepts. It’s all about collaboration, experimentation, and learning to think differently.
⚡ The Pitch! — Thursday
Bring your concept to life in a series of high-energy, five-minute pitch sessions with IAAPA vendors and industry professionals. These meetings will take place at booths on the show floor and will be your chance to showcase your emerging talents, make connections, and gain real-world feedback from the people shaping our industry. (Please note this is not mandatory and will be scheduled based on participants' and vendors availability.)
🌟 Why Join as a Participant
Learn inventive thinking from one of the best in the business
Network and collaborate with peers and industry talent
Pitch your idea live at IAAPA
Build connections that last beyond the Expo
🌟 Why Join as a Company Supporter
Network and collaborate with peers and industry talent
Mentor the next Generation of Talent
Company Shout Outs on Social Media Posts
Company Supporters are willing to provide feedback on Pitches and schedule time on Thursday for participants to pitch them at their booth at the IAAPA Trade Show Floor. If you are a company that is willing to help support this event and have any questions, please email: denise@inventworlds.com
👉 Limited spots available! Sign up now to join this unforgettable innovation experience.
Live Filming: This event will be recorded live. By attending, you consent to the possibility of appearing in the recording or related event and promotional materials.
Schedule
1 hour 15 minutesPart 1 - Speed Inventing
OCCC Room
1 hour 30 minutesPart 2 - The Art of the Pitch
OCCC Room

