Posted March 31, 2021 by Ashley Washburn
The UIDP professional organization is hosting its annual conference April 12-16, aimed at building partnerships between universities and industry. Through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s institutional membership, faculty and staff may attend the virtual event for free.
Participants can attend the full conference or choose individual sessions that interest them. A full schedule is posted online. Speakers include national thought leaders from academic and corporate practitioners. Session topics are strategic university-industry partnerships, contracting and administration, talent and workforce, and triple helix matters. Panels, breakout sessions and general-interest sessions include topics ranging from engaging students in research, partnering during a global health emergency, advancing scientific breakthroughs via academic collaborations and more. Virtual rooms will be available for networking.
Registration instructions
- For security purposes, participants must contact Suzanne Spiehs, Industry Relations administrative coordinator, to obtain the voucher code and direct registration link.
- Individual registration is required to participate.
- Use your @unl.edu email address to complete the registration form. Individuals who register using a personal email address cannot access the free registration option.
For more information about the university’s UIDP involvement, contact Ryan Anderson, Industry Relations director.
