NEXUS Summit 2026

Nexus Summit is the premier global innovation showcase for exceptional student talent from around the world. Hosted by The ASU Luminosity Lab, the two-day summit convenes highly accomplished student teams to present breakthrough work spanning research, technology development, and early-stage startups across a wide range of disciplines. Nexus serves as a platform for students to share bold ideas, demonstrate real-world impact, and engage with peers, mentors, and leaders from academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem. By highlighting the next generation of global innovators, Nexus fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration and elevates student-driven solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

April 2nd - Mainstage Presentations - Top student teams from around the world present research, startups, and projects.

April 3rd - Demo day - Teams demonstrate technology through interactive displays. Join us for the first annual Nexus Summit!

Includes Lunch and All-Day Coffee.

If you're a student interested in presenting apply here.

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