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MWACD Annual Meeting – October 22-24 – Madison, WI – attendee and sponsorship registration available
We have an exciting agenda drafted and look forward to seeing you in Madison!
And if not, in Madison, virtually. Virtual participants are invited to join all the plenary sessions and a special concurrent session track designed specifically for a virtual audience.
Click here to learn more and register.
Call for Speakers
Have you or a colleague been doing innovative work or gained valuable experience in a core facility, but haven’t yet had the opportunity to speak at a MWACD event?
Now is your chance!
The MWACD Organizing Committee is seeking speakers, especially first-time presenters, to share their perspectives, insights, and lessons learned across a wide range of important and emerging topics in core operations and research support. We invite core professionals from all levels and specialties to step forward or nominate a colleague to contribute to the 2025 program.
We are currently looking to fill sessions, both in-person and virtual, on the following topics:
AI in Core Technologies
(Real-world applications, challenges, and opportunities)
Administrative Centralized Support of Cores
(Finance, HR, grant support, communications, etc.)
Diversifying Your Core Income Stream
(Strategies for sustainability beyond recharge rates)
Computer Upgrades and Limits, IT Compliance
(Navigating tech refreshes, security requirements, and data policies)
Career Development
(Growing professionally in the core community, from entry-level to leadership)
Physical Science Cores Talk
(Instrumentation-heavy cores such as materials science, imaging, spectroscopy, etc.)
Core Management 101 (Virtual Presentation)
(Best practices and tools for new or transitioning managers)
Core Collaborations (Virtual Presentation)
(Examples and strategies for working across departments or institutions)
Whether you’ve never spoken at MWACD before or you want to help lift a colleague’s voice, we encourage your participation. To submit or nominate a speaker, please email oc@mwacd.org with the topic of interest, speaker name(s), and a short description (2–3 sentences) of the proposed presentation or experience.
Let’s elevate new voices and fresh ideas together. Submit your interest today!
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Attention Prospective Sponsors! MWACD 2025 will continue our tradition of fostering maximum interaction by placing sponsors and attendees in a shared space. While the venue changes each year, this year’s location — the historic University of Wisconsin Memorial Union — offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere, with plenty of room for exhibit tables.
Sponsor table placement will be determined by sponsorship tier, and within each tier, in the order of registration. To ensure the best table location, we encourage you to register ASAP — only a limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain!
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