Association of University Research Parks

: We're excited to welcome Centurion Foundation as our newest AURP Member!

The excitement is building!

With the AURP 2026 International Conference just around the corner, registration is in full swing, and we're looking forward to welcoming our incredible community to Dallas. To everyone who's already registered, thank you! We can't wait to see you there.

If you haven't registered yet, now's your chance. Standard registration rates won't be around much longer, so lock in your spot today and join fellow innovation leaders in Dallas for an unforgettable conference experience.

Dallas is calling. We'll see you in September.

: We're excited to welcome Indiana University as our newest AURP Member!

The road to innovation starts in Dallas. Join leaders from across the research, university, industry, and government sectors for three days of thought-provoking speakers, meaningful networking, educational experiences, and conversations that spark new ideas and lasting partnerships. Whether you're attending for the first time or returning to reconnect with colleagues, this is where the innovation community comes together.

Registration is already underway, don't miss your opportunity to be part of the conversations shaping the future of innovation. Click the link in our bio to secure your spot and join us this September.

Don't miss your opportunity to save on registration for the AURP 2026 International Conference.

Register by July 31 to secure the early bird rate.

Join innovation leaders from across the globe in Dallas, Texas, September 29–October 1, for three days of thought-provoking sessions, networking, and ideas that are shaping the future of research, innovation, and technology commercialization.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Dallas.

Congratulations to the AURP members leading the U.S. National Science Foundation's newest Regional Innovation Engines, as well as the many AURP members serving as key collaborators in these groundbreaking initiatives.

This recognition reflects each organization's commitment to advancing research, fostering innovation-driven partnerships, and strengthening regional economies. We are proud to see AURP members helping lead initiatives that will accelerate technology commercialization, expand workforce opportunities, and address critical national priorities.

https://aurp.org/members/our-members/

The AURP International Conference is where the innovation community comes together. From groundbreaking ideas and expert insights to meaningful networking and new partnerships, this is the premier event for research park, innovation district, university, industry, and government leaders.

Register today and join us in Dallas this September.

AURP Chief Strategy Officer Brian Darmody will be speaking at the upcoming Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Member Connect discussion on the power of collaboration between federal labs, universities and industry.

Join Brian and moderator Zarpheen Jinnah (NCI/NIH) as they explore how research parks and innovation hubs accelerate technology transfer and drive regional economic growth.

Register using the QR code or this link: https://federallabs.org/events/member-connect-august-2026

Congratulations to the University of Arkansas on five years of advancing innovation in Bentonville and Benton County. We appreciate your commitment to strengthening research, education and industry partnerships, and look forward to your continued impact.

: We're excited to welcome Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville as our newest AURP Member!