IDEA Week San Diego

IDEA Week San Diego brings together the local life sciences, technology, and arts sectors through a variety of events, such as live performances, innovation meetups, creative displays, and community festivities. Supported by organizations like La Jolla Playhouse, Catalent, and facilitated by Connect, this week showcases the vibrant nature of San Diego’s innovation landscape.

Main Organizers & Collaborators

• La Jolla Playhouse
• Connect
• Catalent
• BoBB Foundation

Featured Event Schedule

Innovation Night

• Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 | 5:30 PM
• Location: La Jolla Playhouse
• Description: San Diego’s leading networking event for the arts and sciences, including a cocktail reception for over 500 executives, innovators, and attendees. Features an Innovation Gallery with interactive exhibits and theatre inspired by Without Walls.

Venture Summit

• Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Description: Connect’s 22nd annual Venture Summit, recognized as Southern California’s premier venture capital event. This is an invite-only occasion that connects investors with leaders and companies in San Diego’s innovation sector.

Connect Forward: New Leadership & Bold Ideas

• Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 4:00 PM
• Location: The Westin San Diego Gaslamp
• Description: A public event to introduce Connect’s new CEO, James Zanewicz. The gathering will include live music, appetizers, networking opportunities, and a curated showcase featuring 30 innovative companies.

Blues Fest

• Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 4:00 PM
• Location: Catalent San Diego
• Description: A 20-year tradition with Grammy Award-winning blues artist Fuzzy Rankins, along with live music, food, cocktails, craft beer, and activities suitable for families. Attendance is by approval only.

Registration

Required (attendance may be subject to approval for certain events)