2025 IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, Research Conference (IWRC) AI

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.

Industry: 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: 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: 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.

• 15 May full day Summit with breakfast and lunch.

The event can be found here.

Host or Publisher IEEE-USA