Annual Possibility Showcase scheduled

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business is gearing up for an evening of big ideas, bold ambition and emerging entrepreneurial talent as it hosts the Possibility Showcase on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Oceti Sakowin Ballroom at the NDSU Memorial Union.

The event will bring together students, faculty, alumni and community members for an interactive celebration of campus innovation, featuring startup ideas spanning agriculture, engineering, health, artificial intelligence, sustainability and more.

The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres, networking and hands-on exhibits showcasing eleven student venture teams tackling some of today’s biggest challenges with creativity and determination. Guests will have the opportunity to explore working prototypes, engage directly with student founders and cast a vote for the “Campus Choice” award, which includes a scholarship prize.

A major highlight of the night will be the return of NDSU alumnus Dieumerci Christel, an entrepreneur and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, who will deliver the keynote address. Christel, whose work in education technology and youth empowerment has gained national attention, will share insights from his entrepreneurial journey and offer inspiration to the next generation of campus innovators.

Following the keynote, the top five student teams, selected through a panel of judges prior to the event, will take the stage to pitch their ventures publicly for the first time.

The Possibility Showcase is free and open to the entire Fargo–Moorhead community.

Attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot by RSVPing through Eventbrite.

Schedule:

4:30 p.m. – Social, hors d’oeuvres and student venture exhibits

5:20 p.m. – Welcome and keynote from Dieumerci Christel

5:45 p.m. – Student venture pitches

6:30 p.m. – Event concludes