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

Schedule

Wed Sep 10 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

University of North Dakota Memorial Union | Grand Forks, ND

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This event will explore federal and state technology initiatives to support the U.S. innovation economy and 21st century workforce.
About this Event

On 10 September, the IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) will bring together stakeholders from industry, government, and academia for an AI and Autonomy Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota. We will meet, network, learn, and discuss federal and state technology initiatives related to artificial intelligence and autonomy, and other government programs that promote innovation and small business in the upper midwest.

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


Why Should You Should Attend IWRC?

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 and autonomy, among other priorities.

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

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 Grand Forks 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 innovation economy in the Dakotas. Help you to promote government programs in the northeast.


Registration Includes
  • 10 September full day Summit with breakfast and lunch.

Schedule

The event can be found here.

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Where is it happening?

University of North Dakota Memorial Union, 2901 University Avenue, Grand Forks, United States

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Tickets

USD 95.00 to USD 500.00

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