#AURPIC2018 IS CLOSING IN FAST!!!
EARLYBIRD PRICING ENDS TOMORROW
The AURP 2018 International Conference (AURP IC2018) is only a few weeks away! The University of Maryland's Discovery District in College Park, MD will be host to this year's IC2018. Be sure to reserve your spot for October 22-26 as research, technology and life sciences leaders collide to identify best practices and collaborate to help research parks, innovation districts and incubator/accelerators Unite Science & Innovation.

The deadline for earlybird pricing is Tomorrow, October 12th, so register today to save your spot!
AMP UP FOR KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKING #AURPIC2018
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
Each year, AURP’s International Conference kicks-off with pre-conference intensive sessions that are favorites of everyone who attends. This year’s pre-conference sessions are Creating Communities of Innovation 101 and the Leadership Roundtable .
 
CREATING COMMUNITIES OF INNOVATION 101
BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
 
Though this session is designed for those who are new to the research park community, there are critical takeaways and reminders for leaders at every level in the research park community. This intensive pre-conference session will address park and innovation district organization and management with a special emphasis on development, funding, marketing and economic impact.
THE LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE
INCUBATORS: THE STARTUP HEARTBEAT OF
YOUR INNOVATION HUB
BEGINNING AT 8:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
 
This year’s senior-level research park leaders will join us to take part in collaboration over the latest in services and programming, raising capital, mentorship and more from the forefront of the research park community. This is a session that can help define your experience at AURP's IC2018. Don't miss it!

BRIAN DARMODY GUEST ON BIOTALK PODCAST
Rich Bendis, host of BioTalk, interviews Brian Darmody to discuss the growth across the region, the battle for talent and the upcoming AURP 2018 International Conference hosted in College Park.
MISSED THE VIRTUAL "TOWN HALL"
BUSINESS MEETING ?
Don't worry, we have you covered! Our October 3rd "Virtual" Business Meeting slides are are available on our MEMBERS ONLY portion of the website. Be sure to have your AURP member username and password ready, and log-in today to find out what's happening and what's to come at AURP.
EXPERIENCE PEER2PEER GROUPS LIKE NEVER BEFORE AT IC2018!
Find out what you’re missing out on from our in-person Peer2Peer (P2P) groups at AURP's IC2018. This is the only time you can take part in our P2P meetings without being an AURP member.

Want to find out what’s going on in your vertical, or do you want to find out what your park may be able to do differently in another area? Join in!

Feel free to table hop, find the best fit for your interests in the research park community or just work in a little networking. Check it out during IC2018!
CAREER CENTER
Are you ready for IC2018? Find out what's happening, and capture your moments throughout the week! Be sure to include #AURPIC2018 !
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Training 2019
February 25 - March 1
Tempe, Arizona
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
AURP International Conference 2019
Hosted by TechSquare at Georgia Institute of Technology
November 4 - 8
Atlanta, Georgia