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ICAT Playdate — Fall 2025 Semester Kickoff

August 29, 2025

The Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) is delighted to kick off the Fall 2025 semester with our very first Playdate under the leadership of newly appointed Interim Co-Directors Lisa McNair and Tom Martin. This special gathering will not only showcase the groundbreaking research and creative projects of our talented students and faculty, it will also serve as an opportunity to celebrate community, collaboration, and the spirit of innovation that defines ICAT.

In this inaugural session with our new Interim Co-directors, we will also take a moment to wish a fond farewell to Founding Director Ben Knapp, who is heading to Northeastern University to embark on an exciting new chapter.

Whether you join us online or in person, we invite you to mark your calendars for an inspiring journey into ideas and explorations that are shaping the future of creativity, the arts, and technology.

Speakers: 

  • Tom Martin
  • Lisa McNair

Date:

  • August 29, 2025

Time:  

  • 8:30am Eastern
     Networking & Donuts at Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC
  • 9am - 9:30am Eastern
     Presentation begins in the Community Assembly and live on YouTube

Virginia Tech faculty can receive Professional Development Network (PDN) credit for attending

  1. Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=playdate 
  2. Check in with Phyllis Newbill during the event.

Location: Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC