Careers Beyond Academia will offer sponsorship for up to 10 doctoral students to attend Celebration Ezra, a two day entrepreneurship conference held every spring to bring together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community participants. Highlights this year will include fireside chats with featured speakers, eLab Demo Day, Student Business of the Year recognition, the BenDaniel Venture Challenge, and the recognition of the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday and Friday, April 10-11, 2025
Schedule: Check out this year’s lineup
Location: The Statler Hotel, Cornell University, 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853
Speakers: Connect with the speakers and moderators

Ticket Options:

• $10 for students
• $50 for faculty/staff
• $100 for general admission
• Open to all Cornellians and community members

Students interested in sponsorship should email gradcareers@cornell.edu with an expression of interest and a statement on how attendance will benefit their career.