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Join live and on-demand sessions featuring experts from leading universities and companies, sharing practical strategies, real use cases, and insights to help you build stronger, more effective collaborations.

Upcoming webinars

Upcoming

Faster, Smarter Tech Evaluation: AI in Modern Tech Transfer Workflows

This webinar explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations assess, prioritize, and advance new technologies.

June 16, 2026
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Past webinars

Past

How to Leverage AI to Craft the Perfect Email for Tech Transfer

Strategies utilizing AI to increase engagement and foster productive collaborations

January 2, 2026

Join us for an exciting session!

What You'll Learn:

  • Strategies utilizing AI to increase engagement and foster productive collaborations
  • How to use technology to craft compelling emails tailored specifically for tech transfer success

Secure your spot now and unlock the secrets to effective communication in tech transfer!

Past

How to Increase Marketing Activities with Minimal Time Commitment for Corporate Relations

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore how to increase marketing activities with minimal time commitment for corporate relations.

January 7, 2026

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore how to increase marketing activities with minimal time commitment for corporate relations. During this live chat, we'll explore efficient ways to enhance corporate relations marketing as well as actionable strategies to maximize impact with minimal time commitment.

Past

How AI is Changing the Tech Transfer Landscape

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore the evolving landscape of AI in tech transfer, delving into the intricacies of what AI is, uncovering common pain points in office environments, and identifying potential areas where AI can be applied.

February 12, 2026

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore the evolving landscape of AI in tech transfer, delving into the intricacies of what AI is, uncovering common pain points in office environments, and identifying potential areas where AI can be applied.

Past

How AI is Changing the Corporate Relations Landscape

April 8, 2026

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore the evolving landscape of AI in corporate relations, delving into the intricacies of what AI is, uncovering common pain points in office environments, and identifying potential areas where AI can be applied.

Past

How AI is Changing the Advancement Landscape

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore the evolving landscape of AI in advancement, delving into the intricacies of what AI is, uncovering common pain points in office environments, and identifying potential areas where AI can be applied.

March 10, 2026

Please join FirstIgnite as we explore the evolving landscape of AI in advancement, delving into the intricacies of what AI is, uncovering common pain points in office environments, and identifying potential areas where AI can be applied.

Past

Framework for Building Research Marketing Campaigns with AI

Join FirstIgnite for an engaging live Q&A session featuring Andy Rankin, Marketing Manager at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), as he shares insights into successful outbound marketing strategies.

May 1, 2026

Join FirstIgnite for an engaging live Q&A session featuring Andy Rankin, Marketing Manager at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), as he shares insights into successful outbound marketing strategies.

What to Expect:

Andy’s Marketing Journey – How he transitioned into tech transfer marketing and his role at INL.

INL’s Outbound Marketing Success – Real-world examples of impactful campaigns, including challenges, AI integration, and key success metrics.

A Practical Marketing Framework – A step-by-step guide to building a repeatable and effective marketing campaign.

Live Q&A – Get your questions answered directly by Andy in an interactive discussion.

Whether you're in marketing, tech transfer, commercialization, or any university department focused on industry engagement, this session will provide actionable strategies to enhance your outreach efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from INL’s marketing expertise and apply these best practices to your own work!

Past

Establishing a Successful Industrial Advisory Board

Join Kelli Delfosse, Director of Industry Relations at the McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, to learn how Industrial Advisory Boards can drive transformative results. Discover how WashU's College of Engineering leveraged its board to secure the largest single grant in the university's history. This session will provide actionable insights on forming a board, recruiting the right members, keeping them engaged, and achieving impactful outcomes—all within 6-9 months. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn proven strategies for fostering industry collaboration and unlocking new funding opportunities!

May 1, 2026

Join Kelli Delfosse, Director of Industry Relations at the McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, to learn how Industrial Advisory Boards can drive transformative results. Discover how WashU's College of Engineering leveraged its board to secure the largest single grant in the university's history. This session will provide actionable insights on forming a board, recruiting the right members, keeping them engaged, and achieving impactful outcomes—all within 6-9 months. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn proven strategies for fostering industry collaboration and unlocking new funding opportunities!