UIIN Forum: Reimagining Partnerships

Join us in for the inaugural UIIN North America Forum

Join higher education leaders, industry innovators, and policymakers for the inaugural UIIN North America Forum — a two-day event dedicated to rethinking how universities and industry collaborate across Canada, the US, and beyond.

This forum will explore new partnership models, regional innovation strategies, and institution-wide approaches that drive long-term value, competitiveness, and societal impact. Participants will gain actionable insights, hands-on tools, and meaningful new connections to strengthen their collaboration strategies.

Forum Highlights

Day 1 – March 12

• Registration & coffee
• Opening Remarks & Panel: Rethinking partnership models for sustainable, integrated collaboration
• Lunch
• Workshop: Transitioning from transactional relationships to transformative, strategic partnerships
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of impactful university–industry collaborations
• Guided Tour: Explore the Kanata North Innovation District
• Networking Dinner: Connect with peers in an informal, social setting

Day 2 – March 13

• Panel: Universities and industry as regional anchors with global reach
• Workshop: Co-developing a vision and roadmap for future partnerships
• Closing Reflections: Key insights and next steps from UIIN and Carleton University

This forum brings together leaders shaping the future of innovation and collaboration — offering a unique platform to learn, connect, and build future-ready partnerships.

Read more and register here.