NEW BEGINNINGS: Voices of Impact
AURP Spring Training 2025 Agenda
February 24 - 27, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona
Monday, February 24th
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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AURP Board of Directors Meeting
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10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Registration Desk Open
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
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Women of AURP Luncheon
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2:00 - 2:15 PM
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Opening Remarks
 
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2:15 - 4:00 PM
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The Beginning of our Story
Master Planning Your Research Park or Innovation District
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4:00 - 4:15 PM
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Spotlight Series #1
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4:15 - 4:30 PM
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Spotlight Series #2
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6:00 - 8:30 PM
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AURP Board of Directors Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
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Tuesday, February 25th
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6:30 - 7:30 AM
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Journey Up 'A' Mountain
Huddle up in the courtyard with your AURP friends before the journey of a lifetime up A Mountain. Whether meditating, engaging with your colleagues, or walking up A Mountain, being mindful of your body and surroundings, is important at every level of engagement each day and every moment. (Sunrise 6:57 am)
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7:30 - 8:30 AM
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Continental Breakfast
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8:30 - 8:45 AM
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Spring Training Welcome
Spring Training Chair
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Packaging The Value of Your Research Park to Diverse Audiences
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8:45 - 9:45 AM
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What Does Your Research Park Attract
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9:45 - 10:15 AM
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Networking Break
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10:20 - 10:35 AM
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Spotlight Series #3
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10:35 - 10:50 AM
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Spotlight Series #4
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10:50 AM - 12:15 PM
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Establishing the Metrics and Economic Impact of your Park
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12:15 - 1:30 PM
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Group Luncheon
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1:30 - 2:30 PM
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Establishing the Metrics and Economic Impact of your Park (Continued)
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2:30 - 2:45 PM
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Spotlight Series #5
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2:45 - 3:00 PM
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Spotlight Series #6
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3:00 - 3:30 PM
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Networking Break
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Marketing and the Barriers of your Park or District |
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6:00 PM
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Informal Group Dinners
Tonight’s the night! Meet up with new colleagues at our peer group dinners. Attendees are encouraged to create new groups and choose a new restaurant of your own.
Meet in the lobby at 6:00PM to depart for restaurants
All fees and expenses are at individual expense.
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Wednesday, February 26th
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6:30 - 7:30 AM
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Hike Up 'A' Mountain
Ready for round 2? Your AURP friends are there to support you as you clear out the cobwebs and set out for Day 2 up A Mountain. The beautiful Arizona sunrise will refresh your heart, mind and body for another day of deep thought and learning. (Sunrise 6:56 am)
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7:00 - 8:00 AM
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Continental Breakfast
Sunshine, coffee, and a quick continental breakfast will help to kick off your day of knowledge-exchange and networking.
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8:30 - 11:00 AM
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Rural Connectivity
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11:30 - 11:45 AM
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Spotlight Series #7
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11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
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Group Luncheon
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1:00 - 1:15 PM
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AURP Event Promotions
BIO Health Caucus - Boston, MA | June 15-16
2025 International Conference - Las Vegas, NV
2026 Spring Training - Tempe, AZ
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1:15 - 1:30 PM
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Spotlight Series #8
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1:30 - 1:45 PM
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Spotlight Series #9
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Grant Writing Workshop
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1:45 - 2:45 PM
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Grant Writing Part 1
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2:45 - 3:15 PM
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Networking Break
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3:15 - 4:00 PM
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Grant Writing Part 2
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4:00 - 4:30 PM
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Q&A
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4:30 - 5:30 PM
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Happy Hour - Closing Remarks
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6:00 PM
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Informal Group Dinners
In our final night of our informal group dinners, remember to connect with your comrades and collaborate on the discussions from the day.
Meet in the lobby at 6:00PM to depart for restaurants
All fees and expenses are at individual expense.
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Thursday, February 27th
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8:00 - 11:00 AM
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Optional Tours
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1:05 PM
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Baseball!
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