Communities of Innovation 101

Our 101 program is a continual 'work in progress' and transforming to a year-round on-demand exchange.

Gain insights from experienced park and innovation district executives as they cover basic elements of strategy and share their lessons learned along the way. Designed for those who are new to university research parks and innovation districts, this intensive pre-conference session will address park and innovation district organization and management with a special emphasis on development, funding, marketing and economic impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain these valuable insights from the pros!

Just as the world has pivoted, so has AURP. Beginning 2022, the COI 101 will be offered up online, in digestible modules that individuals can participate in on their own schedule. At the IC2022 in Toronto, Canada, we will unite participates for a Meet the Leader segment to address burning issues, revisit trends and further deep dive into modules.

	Welcome to COI Launch Point! Monday, October 18th This abbreviated COI 101 session at AURP IC2021 will serve as your launch point of discovery and offer up an overview of what you need to know, considerations for your research park or innovation district.		The Basic 5 Tenants of a Research Park/Innovation District Planning PARTICIPATE ONLINE IN 2022 • Working with Your University/Local Organization • Governance • Finance • Master Planning • Economic Impact and Results
	Case Studies from Our Membership PARTICIPATE ONLINE IN 2022 • Hear the Good and the Bad • All lessons learned are shared		Operating Your Research Park/Innovation District PARTICIPATE ONLINE IN 2022 • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Communications • Programming / Engagement Strategies • Entrepreneurship / Incubators / Accelerators • Government Relations

Chair:
  Erin Koshut, Executive Director, Cummings Research Park       

Previous COI 101 Speakers have included:

Brian Darmody	Jason Boudreaux	Kevin Byrne	Stephen Coulston	Kate Engel	Mitch Horowitz
Stephen Frayser	Laura Frerichs	Jeff Johnson	Julie Lenzer	Jackie Kerby Moore