Pharma & Life Sciences
AURP International Conference 2026
The 2026 AURP International Conference is focused on research parks and innovation districts, bringing together AURP members and global innovation leaders for executive-level dialogue, networking, and learning experiences. It highlights strategic investment, partnerships, and leadership in innovation ecosystems, particularly in life sciences.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Organiser
- AURP
- Expected attendance
- 307
- Industry
- Pharma & Life Sciences
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #AURP2026
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Conference Travel & Tourism Pegasus Park, Dallas, Texas Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026 In-person
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- AI
- Risk
- Transportation
- Design
- Talent
- Energy
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Health
- Procurement
- Marketing
- Medical
On stage
Speakers
- Marcel Johnson, Port San Antonio
- Siva Vanapali, CEO and Co-Founder, NemaLife
- Kara Hill, Director of Strategic Projects, Port San Antonio
- Scott Snyder, University of North Dakota
- Michelle Duquette, Founder
- Bart Bohn, Head of US Accelerator, Starburst
- Lukas Oberhofer, Managing Director, Starburst USA
- Harold Strong, Senior Advisor, Starburst
- Blake Sabo, Perkins and Will
- Thomas Sadowski, Executive Director, Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
- Brian Darmody, Chief Strategy Officer, AURP
- Mark Bruso, Senior Research Director, JLL
- Spencer Levy, CBRE
- Beth Bowman, Greater Irving-Las Colinas, Chamber of Commerce
- Tracy Shickel, Associate Vice President, Corporate Engagement, University of Delaware
- Kavan O’Connor, MIT Sloan School of Business, REAP Program
- Allen Teo, JTC, One North Science Park, Singapore Government
- Hugh Forrest, Chief Executive Officer, Gather and Grow
- Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Texas Foundation for Innovative Communities
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtown/West End
1907 North Lamar Street, Dallas, 75202
Crowne Plaza
1015 Elm Street, Dallas, 75202
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas Downtown
The Westin Dallas Downtown
1201 Main Street, Dallas
Fairmont Hotel
W Dallas - Victory
2440 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, 75219
Thompson Dallas
Holiday Inn Express Dallas Downtown
302 South Houston Street, Dallas, 75202
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