Workshop

2025 Hertz Summer Workshop

We are proud to announce the 2025 Hertz Summer Workshop, taking place Thursday, July 17, 2025 – Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the beautiful Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, CO. Registration is invite only and ends June 20, 2025.

The annual Summer Workshop is the signature event for the Hertz community and one-of-a-kind gathering of some of the top scientists, entrepreneurs and leaders in our nation’s science and technology enterprise. What better place to meet—and collaborate with—the physical scientists, biologists, engineers and mathematicians who will be creating our next breakthroughs?

At the 2025 Hertz Summer Workshop, you'll join a vibrant interdisciplinary and multigenerational group for a challenging and enlightening three-day workshop—including an engineering challenge, engaging speakers and abundant networking opportunities.

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Important Dates

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ends April 17, 2025

EVENT REGISTRATION ends June 20, 2025

DISCOUNTED HOTEL GROUP RATES ends June 27, 2025


Speakers

Moderators: Daniel Slichter and Kyle Loh

  • Dan Wattendorf
  • Joseph Prescott
  • Arnold J. Levine
  • Doug Wickert

Agenda at a Glance

Thursday, July 17, 3:00—9:30 pm

Check-In Opens • Welcome Reception, Dinner and Guest Speaker • Networking and Informal Hangout

Friday, July 18, 8:00 am—9:30 pm

Breakfast • Guest Speakers • Lunch • Engineering Challenge • Reception and Dinner • Networking and Social Hour

Saturday, July 19, 8:00 am—10:00 pm

Breakfast • Guest Speakers • Lunch • Group Activities, Networking • Reception, Celebration Dinner and Guest Speaker

Sunday, July 20, 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Brunch with Speakers


Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Join us in Colorado Springs at this picturesque resort to connect and learn. The Cheyenne Mountain Resort is located close to the Colorado Springs Airport and just over an hour from Denver offering ample flight options for all attendees. The 200 scenic acres will give us plenty of space to explore. The conference spaces will be co-localized with great lodge rooms to stay. The resort offers 16 indoor/outdoor tennis courts, 5 pools, a private 35-acre lake, and an onsite 18-hole golf course plus childcare options onsite.


Volunteer Committee

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and generosity of our Summer Workshop Committee. It’s an honor to collaborate with such an outstanding team to bring this year’s workshop to life.


Foundation Planning Staff

Aleza Stein

Amanda Shinholser

Andye Daley

Anne K. Ward

Derek Haseltine

John Ohab

Susy Kim


Highlights from Last Year's Workshop

Watch the mini-documentary from last year’s unforgettable Summer Workshop, held Aug. 1–4, 2024, at the stunning Mont-Tremblant Resort in Quebec, Canada. Get inspired for what’s to come in 2025!

Contact Us

Have a question or need assistance? Contact our Event Producer, Sherine.
Event Producer & Owner, Eventspired, Inc
215-704-2453 | sherine@eventspired.com