FORT WAYNE, Ind., (Feb. 5, 2026) – In honor of National Be Elec-trific Day on Feb. 11, Electric Works invites the Fort Wayne community to attend a fireside chat and other innovation-focused programming throughout the day. Christopher Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures, will join Brad Little, CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, for a discussion about the impact of innovation in our community.
These free events offer an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of innovation. Complimentary event tickets can be secured at this Eventbrite link, and guests are welcome to attend all portions of the event or individual components. Light refreshments will be provided. Programming includes:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Elevate Ventures Ecosystem Exchange
11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ongoing screenings of Electric Legacy*
Screenings start at 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Fireside chat with Christopher Day and Brad Little
Event Details:
- What: Be Elec-trific Day at Electric Works
- When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Series of events throughout the day; full details here.
- Where: The Forum at Electric Works: 1690 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Parking: Electric Works offers free two hour parking on campus for all guests in select locations. Please visit the Electric Works parking page for details on where to park on campus.
Be Elec-trific Day is a day honoring the inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison, intending to inspire people to be inventive and creative by celebrating the spirit of innovation and the electrifying power of ideas.
*Electric Legacy: The Story of General Electric in Fort Wayne is a documentary produced by PBS Fort Wayne in 2020, highlighting the history and innovation on the GE campus with a nod to its next life as Electric Works, a district of innovation, energy and culture.
About Electric Works
Electric Works is a mixed-use district of innovation, energy and culture, developed as a public-private partnership between Ancora Partners and the City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and the State of Indiana. A redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the former General Electric campus, the first phase of Electric Works includes more than 730,000 square feet of space and offers office, innovation, education, healthcare, retail, entertainment, residential and community uses to create new opportunities for inclusive economic growth. For more information, visit the Electric Works website at fortwayneelectricworks.com.