October 21, 2026 - 1:00pm - Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebration. Innovation is a significant part of RPI's storied past. The award recognizes successful entrepreneurs whose vision, commitment, and creativity exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit that is the past, present, and future of RPI. This year's honoree is Ajit Prabhu ’98, the founder of Quest Global. The awards ceremony, fireside chat with President Schmidt, and an RPI startup pitch competition will be held in the EMPAC theater.