AURP: Research Park & Innovation Districts Rebooted

February 21-24 | Tempe, Arizona

Research Parks and Innovation Districts remain the drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship and trending R&D - all formulating a sustainable future. Physical, programmatic, and stakeholder engagement strategies are pertinent in the plan of these sustainable and thriving communities.

AURP Spring Training 2022 returns to Tempe, Arizona to tackle these challenges and inter-related initiatives. Repeatedly cited as “AURP’s best event ever” for leadership growth and collaboration, AURP and Spring Training is THE ‘go to’ professional development network to perfect your pitch.

Meet face-to-face with senior-level research park, innovation district, incubator/accelerator executives to exchange on major league topics and their convergence points. 

2022 Discussion topics include:

  • Creating Robust University-Industry Partnerships
  • Building Communities of Innovation DAY: Design for a Collaborative and Sustainable Future
  • Curating Local & Regional Champions
  • Federal & State Financing for Your Community of Innovation
  • Programming at All Stages of Your Park/District’s Development

Spring Training is:

Education - Four "can't miss", highly interactive modules addressing professional and leadership development.

Information Exchange - Days of intense networking and collaboration.

Affordability - A lifetime worth of knowledge offered in six intensive modules. You can't afford to miss it!

Bring Your Questions  

Be prepared to participate in meaningful discussions with top subject-matter experts. This AURP intensive has a strictly workshop format - and it will be an extraordinary learning opportunity. To maintain a highly-interactive format, space is limited for this event. Make your plans early to reserve a spot.