July 15–16, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah

The NACRO 2026 Annual Conference brings together higher education professionals focused on advancing corporate relations, building strategic partnerships, and creating new opportunities for collaboration between universities and industry.

FirstIgnite is excited to attend this year’s conference in Salt Lake City and connect with leaders looking to strengthen corporate engagement, expand partnership opportunities, and accelerate institutional growth through data-driven insights.

Stop by the FirstIgnite team to see how universities are using AI-powered research intelligence to identify aligned industry partners, engage faculty expertise, and uncover new opportunities for research collaboration and innovation.

Connect With FirstIgnite at NACRO 2026

Attending NACRO 2026? Visit the FirstIgnite team or schedule a meeting to learn how universities are using AI to discover strategic partners, support faculty engagement, and build stronger pathways for university-industry collaboration.

Contact us to schedule a meeting during the conference and explore how FirstIgnite can help your institution identify opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and drive research impact.

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