FuzeHub Events Calendar List

Join us for dinner and learn something new! Get expert insight into the prototyping process for new entrepreneurs and inventors. 

This program is for:
• Individuals that have an idea for a new product, but aren’t sure how to turn it into a business.
• Researchers and professionals who’ve developed new tech in a lab or at work, and see an opportunity for commercialization
• New entrepreneurs who sell unique products as a hobby, and want to improve their product and grow sales
• Anyone who wants to learn the basics of starting a product-based business

We’ll cover:
• The typical lifecycle of a new hardware product business
• Examples of prototyping for customer discovery
• What tools & resources modern hardware engineers are using
• Some real-life examples of how doing early market research with basic prototypes changed the course of a product
• Q&A – Read our presenter bios, and bring them your questions!

Register today!

Dan Falkenstrom is the Operations Director at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, the Capital Region’s premier makerspace & incubator. Dan oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring that hobbyists, entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses have the resources, support, and collaborative environment they need to build and thrive. He has a background in manufacturing, with prior engineering positions at Pratt & Whitney and GE.

Troy Fischer is a veteran toy inventor of 25 years with hundreds of products under his belt. After 14 years with the Toy Biz division of Marvel Entertainment, he established Fishco Innovation in 2007. Fishco has developed mechanical and optical innovations in toy design for Hasbro, Fisher-Price, Spin Master, and Jakks Pacific.

Dinner: Chicken Parm buffet with non-alcoholic beverages.

May 14-15, 2026

Thursday, May 14 Location:

NY Creates
257 Fuller Rd
Albany, NY 12203

Friday, May 15 Location:

Hilton Albany
40 Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207

Join us in Albany and learn more about why AI and 6G systems are pushing the limits of performance, power, and integration, positioning glass substrates as a critical enabler of next-generation advanced packaging. With global semiconductor leaders expanding their U.S.-based manufacturing footprints, the need for coordinated domestic capability in advanced packaging is becoming increasingly urgent. This event convenes leaders across the ecosystem to align technology, validation, and adoption pathways—accelerating the use of glass substrates and strengthening U.S. leadership.

GOALS OF THE CONFERENCE:

• Actively gather real-world perspectives from participants on the challenges, opportunities, and actions needed to drive glass microsystem packaging.
• Discuss practical ideas to mitigate glass adoption barriers and strengthen customer confidence and market readiness.
• Understand where today’s glass supply chain breaks—and how collaboration across materials, equipment, packaging, and validation is required.
• Coordinate industry, government, and research to define clear, actionable next steps.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Semiconductor Industry Partners: Manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers interested in glass-based packaging solutions for AI, 5G/6G, PNT and quantum applications.
• Startup & Small Design Houses: Innovators needing access to production-quality tools to prototype and validate glass-based designs.
• National Security & Defense Officials: Representatives from U.S. government programs and defense-related organizations focused on domestic supply chain strength.
• Academic & Research Institutions: Researchers and workforce training experts from universities involved in collaborative R&D and glass materials innovation.
• Ecosystem & Strategy Leaders: Policymakers and regional stakeholders shaping the long-term growth and resilience of the microelectronics ecosystem.

Learn more and register here: https://fuzehub.com/glass4chips-summit/#top?utm_medium=email

Methods of Marketing is the newest installation of FuzeHub’s Fundamentals Program.

This course will help manufacturing and technology companies learn the foundations of marketing platforms, from their website to social media, and develop a short term marketing strategy they can walk away with that is manageable with limited time and budgets.

Our fully immersive marketing fundamentals course achieves this through:

• Five virtual 1-hour sessions broken down into 30 minutes of instruction followed by time for Q&A. Sessions will be Thursday mornings at 10 AM EST from June to August.
• Foundational instruction on course topics covering web & SEO, email marketing & CRM, social media platforms & planning, and print & digital advertising
• “Office Hours” available with Lead Instructor Brianna Campbell for individual assistance grasping course concepts, questions or development of your marketing strategy
• Access to online classroom portal with worksheets, resources, and toolkit items to help build out your own marketing plan

5 Virtual Sessions June – August 2026

Every Thursday, at 10 AM EST

Learn more here: https://fuzehub.com/methodsofmarketing/

Hardware Inventor’s Workshop

Join FuzeHub at SUNY New Paltz, for a beginner’s guide to launching a new product, on August 12th, 2026

First time entrepreneurs face many challenges when developing new products. These typically result in excessive risk, delays and costs so significant that the startup fails. But did you know that NY State has a robust ecosystem of resources designed to help early stage companies innovate, grow and prosper?

Join FuzeHub and our industry experts for this interactive workshop to learn about the critical steps needed to bring a new concept to market, and the valuable NY resources that can help along the way.

Participants will learn about:

• The hardware development process
• Affordable technical resources
• Business support to accelerate your timeline
• The importance of Intellectual Property
• The best way to partner with a contract manufacturer
• Funding opportunities available in NY
• The best marketing strategies for early-stage companies

Stay tuned for more information!