Call for Subject Matter Experts
2026 AURP International Conference | Hosted by Pegasus Park in Dallas, TX
DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS: MAY 1ST
Hosted by Pegasus Park, selected SMEs will shape meaningful conversation and impact within our global innovation community.
AURP will convene members plus global innovation leaders for executive-level dialogue, high-value networking, and curated learning experiences. From strategic plenaries and collaborative working sessions to behind-the-scenes tours of Pegasus Park and engagement with the region’s thriving life sciences community, the program will highlight how intentional investment, cross-sector partnerships, and research park leadership drive sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness within the U.S.
We are requesting SMEs for our curated session topics across five key areas:
- Innovation ecosystems and place-based strategy
- Capital flows and innovation policy
- High-growth industry clusters (life sciences, AI, semiconductors, energy, space)
- Workforce and talent development
- University leadership and translational research impact
Why participate?
- Showcase your expertise to a wider audience
- Contribute to thought leadership and industry advancement
- Connect with fellow professionals and innovators
A sampling of curated session topics are:
- VPR Leadership and Strategy Shaping Institutional Priorities
- Programming for Competitiveness Through University Assets
- The New Era of Dual-Use Investment
- Aviation, Aerospace and National Defense
- Workforce Training Collaboratives in Biotech and Semiconductors
- K-12 to Career Pathways
- And more
