MON SEPT19

TUE SEPT20

WED SEPT21

THUR SEPT22

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

GENERAL SESSION
WINNING THE WAR FOR TALENT
The shrinking workforce offers many new challenges including a higher level of diversity since the difference between the generations are much wider than ever before. Plus the majority of jobs are going through a transformation. The overriding question is not if the jobs will be changed or not, but how will jobs look in the future and which skills will the workforce need to benefit from those changes?
To be responsive to the changes impacting jobs, the workforce may require a different set of skills. To what extent is talent management in the current unpredictable environment enabling organization and leaders to attract, develop and retain talent? Join our panelists to learn the clear message of recent trends and studies.

Speakers:
Caitlin MacGregor, CEO & Co-founder, Plum
Travis McCready, Executive Director, US Life Sciences Market, JLL
Norah McRae, PhD, Associate Provost, Co-operative and Experiential Education, University of Waterloo
Moderator: Mike Pereira, Manager, David Johnston R+T Park, University of Waterloo

GENERAL SESSION
ADVENTURES FROM LAB TO MARKET
Straight out of McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), these faculty-entrepreneurs will reflect on their journey and challenges; the barriers they faced to move their technologies our of the lab and into creating a successful life sciences company. The struggle is great when balancing their role of faculty member vs an entrepreneur -  determining what's important, missing, or considering ongoing challenges; plus discover how each brought in external management to engage with investors. Knowing the role of the tech transfer office and research park has its advantages but be prepared to learn options that could have been more helpful.

Speakers:
Jonathan Bramson, PhD, Triumvira
Eric Burak, PhD, Fusion Pharmaceuticals
Sheila Singh, PhD, The Sheila Singh Lab
Moderator: Gay Yuyitung, Executive Director, McMaster Industry Liaison Office

GENERAL SESSION
WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION PATHWAYS TO TRANSFORM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
Social responsibility is a key element in creating and ensuring a thriving inclusive innovation community of innovation. Our experienced panelists will share case studies of recent collaborative initiatives between educational institutions and local stakeholders into transformative multi-institution programs that are designed for short-term outcomes and long-term impacts. Building programs that support under-represented groups is currently a priority for ecosystems and communities globally. This panel will drive thought provoking findings to fuel insight and information to inspire the audience to act and mobilize activities in their communities.

Speakers:
Maydianne Andrade, PhD, FRCGS, University Professor Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toronto
Scarborough
Andrew Arifuzzaman, PhD, Chief Administrative Officer, University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus
Irena Creed, PhD, Vice President for Research, University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus
Jeff Johnson, MBA, Director Tech Centre Research Park, Virginia Tech, Blacksberg, Virginia
Moderator: Laura O'Blenis, Stiletto

INTERACTIVE BREAK in the DISCOVERY CENTER
During this hour long break, networking is supreme! Sign up for podium time at our HUB theaters. Spotlight segments are 10-minutes each. Space is limited. Email Diana Horn to reserve your spot!

CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

METRICS FOR LIFE SCIENCE BUILDINGS: REPURPOSE OR BUILD NEW?
Panelists representing Boylston Properties and Ayers Saint Gross will review the importance of including life science buildings in innovation districts and will share valuable insights on what it takes to bring such a building to life from master plan to design and construction. Using case studies, the panelists will walk through building metrics, design considerations, and the importance for flexibility in design.

Speakers:
Daniel Lucenti, Senior Associate, Ayers Saint Gross
Moderator: Mark Romney, Chief Strategy Officer, UC Davis Aggie Square

GENERAL MANUFACTURING IN LOW EARTH ORBIT: RESEARCH IN THE MICROGRAVITY ENVIRONMENT
Presentation of research opportunities and capabilities of in orbit facilities in the international space station that may lead to breakthrough research results in biomanufacturing. NASA, NSF and NIH currently fund research in this area with support from International Space Station National Lab.

Speakers:
Rich Boling, Vice President at Redwire Corporation
Mike Roberts, Chief Scientist, International Space Station National Lab
Moderator: Brian Darmody, Chief Strategy Officer, AURP

CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT: BROAD IMPACT IN A HYBRIDIZED WORLD
In a post-pandemic world, how can we leverage what we now know about idea-sharing, hands-on-learning, and engagement typologies from the height of COVID in order to embed stakeholder input in new and innovative ways? Successful engagements starts at the inception of placemaking - where strategy, design, and construction intersect. These inclusive interactions define the outward impact of innovation districts. This session will engage participants in an interactive experiment to demonstrate the effectiveness of engagement methodologies.

Speakers:
Kate Hier, AIA, NCARB, WELL AP, Principal, Architect, Laboratory Planner, Clark & Enersen
George Ward, Executive Director, Coldstream Research Campus, University of Kentucky
Sharon Whitney, VP, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Moderator: Laura O'Blenis, Stiletto

THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION DISTRICTS: INFLUENCE AND IMPACT
How organizations innovate continues to change due to talent demand, technology convergence, and disruption. Companies are taking a more open approach to innovation and talent recruitment by locating in collaborative ecosystems that foster partnerships with universities, startups, and unrelated industries.
This session will highlight three different innovation districts that have grown through the pandemic and are adjusting operating models and approaches to partnerships to be more open and to have more impact and influence.

Speakers:
David Adams, Commissioner, Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Greg King, Associate VP for Economic Development, Georgia Tech, Tech Square ATL
Derek Newton, Associate VP, Innovation, Partnerships & Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto
Moderator: Tom Osha, Senior Vice President, Wexford Science & Technology

OPPORTUNITIES TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT
The Western Research Parks consist of 3 vibrant campuses in the southwestern Ontario, Canada. As the recipient of AURP's Outstanding Research Park Award, the Western Research Parks provide facilities and programming to foster economic development and a positive social impact in local communities. Western University and its partners strive to be an innovation hub that provides meaningful content and places for collision, that bring together industry, not-for-profits, government, and academia to collaborate, communicate and connect.

Speakers:
Katherine Albion, Executive Director, Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park
David Muir, PhD, Associate VP for Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Western University
Moderator: Aaron Miscenich, Executive Director, [email protected] Research and Technology Park

CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

DESIGNING RESEARCH FACILITIES THAT FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY
Case studies exploring the economic impact of the design of teaching and research buildings will be shared - focusing on innovation and collaboration spaces among faculty, students and industry. The presentation will highlight the impact of universities partnering with industry to disrupt and advance the innovation cycle in new buildings and connecting with and recruiting the future workforce. When executed with intention, the local economy benefits, and efforts can work on an international scale.

Speakers:
Leah Burton, President, AURP; Director, Office of Partnerships, Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University
Don Kranbuehl, FAIA, Principal, ClarkNexsen
Shann Rushing, AIA, Principal, ClarkNexsen

ACCELERATING YOUR CLEANTECH ECONOMY
The future of clean energy looks bright, with recent years showing that more renewable energy capacity has been installed globally than new fossil fuel and nuclear capacity combined. Renewable sources now make up over one third of globally installed power capacity. Of course, the financial implications of clean energy are just part of the story, since the real incentive behind clean energy is creating a better future for the planet. But, as fossil fuel use declines, so will the associated financial rewards, meaning that clean energy is not just good for the environment but it is a forward step for industry too.

4340 DUNCAN: A CASE STUDY IN SAINT LOUIS
Recognizing the ongoing need for affordable lab space for startups, BOBB LLC – an affiliate of Washington University in St. Louis --began searching for a space and landed on a historic building as a possibility. Working with stakeholders in the region, the team worked to transform the abandoned building into a reimagined new piece of the Cortex Innovation Community. Our speakers will highlight stakeholder value proposition, operating models, and key enabling features of the recently-completed 4340 Duncan building – including 80,000 rentable square feet of state-of-the-art office, lab and modular spaces to help support St. Louis startups in need of affordable, functional space. 

Speakers:
Steve Condrin, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Real Estate, Washington University in St. Louis
Charlie Lutz, Architect, HOK

FROM THE GARAGE TO THE [DISTRICT / INCUBATOR / RESEARCH PARK / REGIONAL INNOVATION CENTRE / COMMUNITY]
The American dream of the 20th century started in the garage: Disney, Apple, Amazon, and Google. The garage is a space of infinite possibility that promotes the key factors of intrinsic motivation. 21st-century innovation is fueled by connectivity rather than isolation, but these core values remain. This presentation will examine how research park planners can use lessons learned from the garage to foster a community centered around innovation and fueled by highly motivated entrepreneurs. Plus appreciate the importance of solving the “first customer” problem for many start-up tech companies, and the creative and meaningful ways industry partners can work together to address challenges.

Speakers:
Don Duval, CEO, NORCAT
Drew Martin, AIA, NCARB, Director of Design Visualization, Design Manager, Strang, Inc.
Wayne Whiting, AIA, ICC, Executive VP, COO, Architect, Strang, Inc.
Moderator: Randal Froebelius, Project Executive and Senior Advisor, MaRS Discovery District

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

NETWORKING LUNCHEON & SPEAKER PRESENTATION

GENERAL SESSION
FOSTERING A "NARWHAL" ECOSYSTEM

Ranked #17 in the world by Startup Genome, the #1 small tech talent market in North America, and boasting the second highest density of startups per capita anywhere in the world, Waterloo Region has a reputation as one of the most robust startup ecosystems globally. But times are changing, startups are growing, and the Region's new leadership is focused on taking the ecosystem to the next level. Three leaders in Waterloo's tech ecosystem talk about evolving a startup ecosystem to scale up, fostering "narwhals" (what Canadians call Unicorns or billion-dollar companies), and what they're focused on as we head into increasingly uncertain times.

Speakers:
Chris Albinson, President & CEO, Communitech
Amber French, Managing Partner, Co-Founder, Catalyst Capital Inc & Co-Founder, Archangel Network of Funds
Jay Krishnan, CEO, The Accelerator Centre
Moderator: Mike Pereira, Manager, David Johnston R+T Park, University of Waterloo

INTERACTIVE BREAK in the DISCOVERY CENTER

This is today's final interactive period - at our HUB theaters showcase your organization, project, or even challenge for discussion among peers. Spotlight segments are 10-minutes each. Space is limited. Email Diana Horn to reserve your spot.

CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

ATTRACTING AND SERVING INTERNATIONAL SECOND STAGE COMPANIES
Learn how the Global Ventures program, located at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, attracted 34 international companies and built an ecosystem to support their growth. Topics covered will include: marketing to entrepreneurs overseas, virtual incubation as a transitory process to physical offices, helping clients acclimate to your nation's business and cultural environments, how the needs of second-stage companies differ from those which are early-stage, and how to build a robust ecosystem to support the growth of your clients.

Speakers:
Ryan Lilly, Program Manager, Global Ventures at the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
Andrew Duffell, President, The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
Moderator: Allison Madden, Corporate Secretary, University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.

COLLIDE, COLLABORATE AND COMMERCIALIZE
Innovation Districts and Research Parks bring people together from all walks of life and industries in order to create collisions. Collisions lead to collaboration, and by fostering collaboration, we are creating more effective ecosystems for commercialization. But collisions and collaboration need not be confined to the boundaries of any one innovation district or research park. The opportunity before us is to foster collaboration and create collisions amongst innovation districts and research parks - not just within them. Our panel will discuss why doing so now is more important than ever before. It will look at real-world examples of innovators who have stepped outside of the box and across borders in order to access talent and technology on their pathways to success. The panel will also discuss the importance of not overlooking simple commercializable solutions to complex problems, and how a cross-collaborative approach to innovation mitigates against the risk of doing so. 

Speakers:
Daniel Kolundzic, Partner, Business Development & Strategy Blue Cardinal Capital; Vice President, North America Nanos Research
Brain McIlroy, President, Blue Cardinal Innovations
Pat Whalen, Director, Niagara Global Tourism Institute
Moderator: Sacha Babic, Partner, Gowling WLG

INCLUSIVE ECONOMIES: GENERATING INNOVATION, INVENTION, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CONFIDENCE THROUGH UNIVERSITY-DRIVEN PPP'S
Research and innovation communities have transformed their ecosystem to be more inclusive, engaged, creative, and entrepreneurial through foundational programs. During this session, speakers will highlight examples of unique public-private partnerships and university-based entrepreneurship programs that help foster access, innovation, and invention to further develop regional living laboratories and drive economic opportunities for all. 

Speakers:
Merry Hunter Caudle, Associate Director of Economic Development, Georgia Institute of Technology
Debra Lam, Founding Executive Director, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
Kyria Stephens, Director of Inclusion & Community Initiatives, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
Moderator: Kevin Byrne, Past President, AURP; President & CEO, The University Financing Foundation

RAPID SOLUTIONS FOR BURGEONING LIFE SCIENCE SPACE DEMANDS
There's a space rush going on: funding for life science is blossoming and research organizations need space immediately, and sizable amounts of it. Complicating the problem, pandemic created space inventory is primarily in the form of office space incompatible with modern research missions.
This expert panel, each a leader in their own sector, examines practical ways of getting science space quickly in today's market. Discussing pros and cons for each solution, and critical details for success, shared approaches amassing thriving ecosystems.

Speakers:
Russell Chernoff, Architect, AIBC, OAA, AAA, NSAA, AAPEI, AIA, MRAIC, Chernoff Thompson Architects
Peter Cuthbert, Partner, Strategy & Consulting Group, Colliers
Matt Johnson, Senior Vice President, National Life & Science Practice Group Colliers
Moderator: Ty Shattuck, CEO, McMaster Innovation Park

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION

PARK OPERATIONS IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD – THE NEW EVER EVOLVING “NORMAL”
Crises can be counted on to remind people of both the inevitability of change and the benefits of embracing its equally inevitable positive effects. With David’s genuine storytelling approach, gain understanding from “the operator’s perspective,” a plethora of insight surrounding how to move forward in a post-pandemic world. From rethinking expectations to overcoming barriers to highlighting predictions, in thought provoking-style, David will tackle hard-hitting topics and explore such thoughts as “Has technology taken the ‘place’ out of ‘workplace’?”

Speaker:
David Tyndall, CEO & President, Collaborative Real Estate

CLOSING REMARKS

Evening

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

SPONSOR HOSPITALITIES & RECEPTIONS
Our sponsoring organizations are encouraged to host gatherings for our AURP network attendees. 
(All events require prior-approval by AURP.)

AURP CANADIAN CHAPTER HOSPITALITY
Our 2022 Conference Hosts close out the evening with a hospitality for all attendees. More information to be announced!