REGISTER NOW for the AURP 2023 International Conference (Oct. 16-19), hosted by the University of Delaware STAR Campus.
The landmark Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware is serving as our Conference HQ!
Drum roll please! – here are your “Top 8 Reasons” to join us in Delaware for #IC2023 this October 16-19!!
#8 – Visit iconic Longwood Gardens. Founded by Pierre du Pont in 1906, this celebrated botanical garden attracts visitors from around the globe thanks to outdoor and indoor gardens, fountain shows, and picturesque meadows and woodlands.
#7 – Our Pre-Conference Intensive Session Leadership Roundtable “From Past to Future: The Evolution and Impact of AI on Technology Development” is chaired by Leah Burton, AURP Past President, and Principal Higher Education Industry Consultant, SAS.
#6 – Tours! These firsthand learning experiences are opportunities to connect and view both NIIMBL and FinTech Innovation Hub on STAR Campus and Brandywine Realty Trust development at Schuylkill Yards in Philly!
#5 – Meet the Leaders: Communities of Innovation 101 (COI 101) – Attendees receive one-on-one mentoring and discussion with seasoned Research Park experts and VIP Reception!
#4 – Meet with “magic” Mike Bowman, AURP Past President and mentor. A respected veteran within the AURP peer group and sought-after speaker on The Hill, Mike serves as Delaware Technology Park Chairman and CEO. He also serves as Associate Director of UD’s Office of Economic Innovation & Partnerships, and Director of Delaware Small Business Technology Development Center.
#3 – PROGRAMMING: With over 35 sessions and more than 70 topic area experts, including MAIN STAGE, Concurrent General and Breakout Sessions, plus by popular demand, Innovation Programs, the AURP Conference provides the best practices and cutting-trend experience that attendees expect from AURP.
#2 – Networking with over 250 peers, colleagues and experts that walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk every day, 365, 24/7. Plus, AURP provides the opportunities to easily connect, building lasting relationships to advance your personal and professional development goals.
AND #1 – That’s right! Our community’s favorite annual event (and major party!) – AURP’s 27th Annual Awards Of Excellence In Innovation, taking place at The Queen, in the heart of Downtown Wilmington’s entertainment scene!
REGISTER AND JOIN US!