Government Agency Staff

If you are an agency staff member who would like to pitch a project, submit a pitch using the one-slide template here via email to [email] by [date]. You will receive confirmation by [date] that your pitch will be included in the event.

Please consult the template for examples of effective pitches. It is okay if your project is just in the idea phase: This is a bottom-up process intended to encourage staff to share in a low-risk environment. Pitching does not commit you to following through on the project.

We welcome more than one pitch per agency. The first staff member to speak from a given agency should introduce the agency to the audience.

Regional University Faculty

Faculty members at regional universities are encouraged to attend the event and explore collaborative opportunities with participating government agencies. Following the event, we will circulate an interest form where you can specify projects that align with your expertise and describe your relevant research background. Submissions will be reviewed by agency staff, who will initiate contact if there is a mutual interest in collaboration.

Once a match is made, faculty may work with their agency partners to apply for up to [$] in funding to support their shared project visions. For more information on how funding decisions are made, see the section below.