About IWRC
Innovation takes more than ideas — it takes partnerships. Academic researchers, government officials, small business owners, financers, and others need to work together for our local innovation ecosystem to thrive, but it is rare for those people to be all in one place — until now.
IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conferences (IWRC) bring together stakeholders from academia, government, and industry to bridge the gap between research and commercially viable products. Experts from various regions and across the country will discuss research grants, technology transfer programs, start-up funding, intellectual property and a host of other topics related to inspiring and empowering true innovation in the Heartland and Delta Regions.
Most importantly, we will bring together the key innovators from the key parts of your local innovation economies in one place to meet, learn, talk, and plan as the CHIPS Act comes to your corner of America.
Upcoming IWRC Events
Where: Springdale, Arkansas
When: 4 April 2024
Part of the 2024 IEEE Green Technologies Conference, this summit will be an evening focused on energy policy with speakers from energy generators, transmission, major retailers, along with state and federal government. Networking, a panel discussion with industry leaders, and dinner will also be included.
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Where: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
When: 10-11 June 2024
The 2024 IEEE-USA IWRC Dakotas Conference consists of an evening reception followed by a day-long workshop, bringing together stakeholders from academia, government, and industry to bridge the gap between research and commercially viable products. Learn More
Where: Huntsville, Alabama
When: Fall 2024
More information coming soon.
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