Tech Week: Connecting Research and Industry to Fuel Tech Growth

Innovation accelerates when business and academia come together. Join the GVSU College of Computing for an afternoon designed to spark collaboration, showcase cutting-edge research, and open new doors for applied research partnership during Tech Week.

The program kicks off with a keynote from Samir Iqbal, offering practical insights on funding opportunities for small businesses. Next, Marouane Kessentini and Jonathan Engelsma will introduce a new Hub for Industry–Academia Collaboration, setting the stage for deeper engagement. The event continues with dynamic lightning talks from five of the college of computing newest faculty Dr. Paul D.S. Fink, Dr. Naureen Hoque, Dr. Talha Khan, Dr. Rahat Rafiq, and Dr. Tiehang Duan.

Whether you want to explore research collaborations, gain funding insights, or connect with innovators driving Michigan’s tech ecosystem, this event offers a front-row seat to the next chapter of technology growth at GVSU and the region.

Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 1:30-3:30p
Location: Seidman Forum (50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)

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