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AURP Insights into Research Parks George Mason University

Organized by Association of University Research Parks (AURP)

Join AURP in Manassas, VA in April for a dynamic, hands-on exploration of George Mason University.

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Dates: Apr 22-23, 2026
Location: Manassas, VA
Deadline: Mar 22, 2026
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About this conference

Join AURP in Manassas, VA in April for a dynamic, hands-on exploration of George Mason University. This high-impact program brings together thought leaders, economic developers, research park managers, and university and industry partners to witness first-hand the infrastructure, culture, and community that support groundbreaking research and commercialization in Manassas. Whether you’re launching a new park, growing your research assets, or looking for collaborative models to drive regional innovation, this site visit delivers valuable takeaways. Insights into Research Parks (I2RP) is designed for those interested in viewing these distinctive parks, learning their unique story of ongoing development and programs in addition to challenges and opportunities. Whether you are new to research parks or representing your own established research park and community, each I2RP gathering will provide an exclusive learning environment and knowledge exchange. Each 1 ½ day program will be unique to their region, involving their team, university and community leaders to learn history, best practices and overall ecosystem. Not to replace the Communities of Innovation 101 (RP101) programming held at the annual International Conference, I2RP should be considered a companion program, showcasing each one-of-a-kind university research park. Sample Topics Include: AURP & Communities of Innovation, Working with Your University, Research Park Governance, Master Planning a Park, Impact of Government Relations, Marketing & Positioning Your Park, Focus on Innovation Districts, Financing Your Park, Planning for Economic Impact & Measuring the Results, Incubators, Business Acceleration within the Park.

Sponsorship options

AURP Annual Sponsor Program offers select companies the opportunity to participate in advancing the work of bringing scientific and technological progress into being and to the marketplace. By participating as an AURP Annual Sponsor at the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Media level during the calendar year, you demonstrate to a vital audience your commitment to purposeful research and development that will lead world economies into the future. The AURP Annual Sponsor Program offers corporations the opportunity to be recognized throughout the year as a major contributor to the success of the organization with a prominent presence at all AURP events and in all AURP publications. AURP is an unmatched network of decision makers, park executives and community leaders. EVENT-BASED SPONSOR: Sponsorship of AURP Programs offers investors, and those ultimately supporting research communities and innovation districts, the opportunity to be recognized as a major contributor to the success of the organization with a prominent presence at its events. AURP hosts a wide variety of networking and programming options including the International Conference, Spring Training, BIO Health Caucus, and Insights into Research Parks (I2RP).