Partnering for Impact: Advancing University-Industry Collaboration

Join us for a keynote session and panel discussion highlighting how the University of Arizona and industry partners can collaborate more effectively, using the growing relationship with Honeywell Aerospace as a real‑world example. Speakers will explore forward‑looking opportunities, shared challenges, and strategies for building strong, innovative research partnerships.

The conversation will also touch on ways to create more intuitive, user‑friendly pathways for engagement across sectors. The event will conclude with closing reflections on future directions for collaboration, followed by dedicated time for networking with food and beverages provided.

Event Schedule:

• 3pm – 4pm | Keynotes Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Senior Vice President of Research and Partnership Kurt VandenBussche, Vice President for Technology Strategy and Innovation at Honeywell Aerospace
• 4pm – 5pm – Panel Discussion with Ben Driggs, Chief Commercial Strategy Officer, UA Alumni at Honeywell Aerospace Pierre Deymier, Director, New Frontiers of Sound Science and Technology Center, and Linda Bixby(moderator), UA Chief Research and Partnerships Officer (Moderator)
• 5pm – 6pm – Networking Reception with food and beverages

This event is a part of #AZTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.arizonatechweek.com.