Tech Week: Connecting Research and Industry to Fuel Tech Growth

Thursday, September 18, 2025
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Students

Location: Seidman Forum (50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)

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 Dr. Samir Iqbal, offering practical insights on funding opportunities for small businesses. Next, Dr. Marouane Kessentini and Dr. 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.

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(616) 331 - 2060

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This event was added on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 and was last updated on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:16 a.m.

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