Join us for the largest global event dedicated to university-industry interaction, entrepreneurial & engaged universities and the future of higher education! The 2023 UIIN Conference provides the chance to discover and share the latest insights, practices and achievements in the field through three days of inspiring sessions, sharing knowledge and interacting with peers.
We are excited to bring back our global community of university leaders, professionals from both university and industry, policymakers and researchers back together in Budapest.
Experience
Why attend?
We believe in the importance of research ON, as well as practical experience IN, university-industry interaction. Through the combination of hearing about the latest research results, practical examples and case studies, our attendees are best equipped to further drive university-industry interaction
Insights into the minds of renowned leaders
Be inspired to drive change at your institution through keynote speakers, representing influential figures across academia, government and industry, including best-selling authors, leaders of entrepreneurship centres, scientific experts and university relations leaders at R&D intensive companies.
Hands-on learning through workshops
Learn by doing through participating in practical workshops throughout the conference. The UIIN Conference is your chance to learn new tools and methodologies, reflect on your own understanding and experience on university-industry engagement, and interact and network with your peers.
Recognition by your peers
We believe in celebrating successes and knowledge sharing, which is why we have introduced a number of awards this year to recognise innovative and outstanding examples of university-industry engagement. We also publish the full papers from conference speakers in our UIIN Conference Proceedings.
Our Keynote Speakers
Cristina Riesen
Founder & CEO, Educreators Foundation
Diana El-Azar
Senior Director, Strategic Communications at Minerva Project
Emma Salgård Cunha
Commercialisation Manager (AHSS) at University of Cambridge
Kelly Sexton
Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships at University of Michigan