Portland, Maine  |  15 May 2025

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University of Southern Maine

IEEE-USA IWRC AI

Where: Portland, Maine
When: 15 May 2025

On 15 May, the IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) will bring together stakeholders from industry, government, and academia for an AI Summit in Portland, Maine. We will meet, network, learn, and discuss federal and state technology initiatives and other government programs that promote innovation and small business in the northeast.

This event will provide opportunities to meet potential partners and learn more about how you can contribute to the innovation ecosystem in Maine and the northeast.

Who should attend?

Target Attendees

Industry: Owners, C-Level, VP level, engineers, legal staff, R&D, patent/small business attorneys, finance & VC

Interface with potential partners in the federal, state, and local governments to learn about current federal and state technology initiatives related to technology transfer, AI, quantum and semiconductors, among other priorities.

Government officials are coming to Portland looking for partners — like you! Learn about programs to promote innovation and small business. Meet potential partners from colleges and universities in Maine. Discover federal technology initiatives and how they relate to Maine.

Academia: Presidents, chancellors, tech transfer & patent offices, VPRs, researchers

Meet potential partners in the federal, state, and local governments, gain information on grant processes, make connections to future business partners, and learn more about federal technology and small business initiatives.

Learn about government resources and industry leaders in need of innovations. Government officials are coming to Maine to meet with the tech sector and engineers/entrepreneurs like you! IWRC will bring together business leaders large and small to connect with partners/researchers to innovate.

Government: Policymakers; federal, state; and local program officers; economic development professionals; incentive managers; entrepreneurial support orgs

Network with local engineers/entrepreneurs who are interested in learning more about federal and state government technology initiatives and how to better integrate into the Maine innovation economy. Help you to promote government programs in the northeast.

Venue & Agenda

Thursday, 15 May

Conference Venue

McGoldrick Center - University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Campus

McGoldrick Center – University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Campus

35 Bedford St
Portland, ME 04101

Thursday, 15 May 2025

McGoldrick Center – University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland Campus
35 Bedford St
Portland, ME 04101

Time (ET)Session
8:30 AMRegistration and Breakfast
9:00 AMWelcome and Kickoff
9:15 AMHow Maine Can Contribute to the Semiconductor Workforce
10:00 AMAI and the Semiconductor Ecosystem
10:30 AMNetworking Break
11:00 AMBreakout Sessions
1) Innovation and Intellectual Property
2) Education & Workforce Development
12:00 PMNetworking Lunch and Keynote
1:00 PMIndustry Support of Semiconductor Workforce
1:30 PMBreakout Sessions
1) Broadening Collaboration with the U.S. Defense Enterprise
2) Broadening Collaboration with the U.S. Non-defense Enterprise
2:30 PMBreak
3:00 PMSharing Notes: Breakout Session Report Out
4:00 PMWrap-Up and Adjourn
Time (ET)Session
8:30 AMRegistration and Breakfast
9:00 AMWelcome and Kickoff
9:15 AMHow Maine Can Contribute to the Semiconductor Workforce
10:00 AMAI and the Semiconductor Ecosystem
10:30 AMNetworking Break
11:00 AMBreakout Sessions
1) Innovation and Intellectual Property
2) Education & Workforce Development
12:00 PMNetworking Lunch and Keynote
1:00 PMIndustry Support of Semiconductor Workforce
1:30 PMBreakout Sessions
1) Broadening Collaboration with the U.S. Defense Enterprise
2) Broadening Collaboration with the U.S. Non-defense Enterprise
2:30 PMBreak
3:00 PMSharing Notes: Breakout Session Report Out
4:00 PMWrap-Up and Adjourn

Meet Our Speakers & Panelists

Coming Soon!

Registration

TierPrice
Full Registration - Non-Member$250.00
Full Registration - IEEE Member$200.00
Student Non-Member$145.00
Student IEEE Member$95.00
IEEE Life Member$95.00
Speaker/Panelist Registration$200.00
Exhibit Space*
Exhibit Space (Includes one registration) - Includes exhibit space for the organization in the event exhibit hall, one event registration, and placement of the organization’s logo on the event website.

Additional fees may be incurred for the exhibit table and features like electricity. Closer to the event, we will provide a contact at the event venue.		$500.00
Additional Exhibit Registration$250.00

* Exhibit Space (Includes one registration) – Includes exhibit space for the organization in the event exhibit hall, one event registration, and placement of the organization’s logo on the event website.

Additional fees may be incurred for the exhibit table and features like electricity. Closer to the event, we will provide a contact at the event venue.