IEEE-USA IWRC AI
IEEE-USA, IEEE Region 1 and Region 1+2 are hosting IWRC AI, which will provide attendees with opportunities to meet potential partners from U.S. federal agencies, and to learn about how you can contribute to innovation ecosystem in Maine and the northeast.
On 15 May, the IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce, and Research Conference (IWRC) will bring together stakeholders from industry, government, and academia for an AI Summit in Portland, Maine. We will meet, network, learn, and discuss federal and state technology initiatives and other government programs that promote innovation and small business in the northeast.
This event will provide opportunities to meet potential partners and learn more about how you can contribute to the innovation ecosystem in Maine and the northeast.
Details: https://iwrc.ieeeusa.org/iwrc-portland/
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Date and Time
Location
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- Date: 15 May 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM UTC to 08:00 PM UTC
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- 35 Bedford St
- Portland, Maine
- United States 04101
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Agenda
Thursday, 15 May 2025
| Time (CT) | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome & Kickoff |
| 9:15 AM | How can Maine develop and support its technical workforce? |
| 10:00 AM | Case Studies: Putting AI to Work in Maine |
| 10:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:00 AM |
Breakout Sessions 1) Small Business and Defense Partnerships 2) Small Business and non-Defense Partnerships |
| 12:00 PM | Networking Lunch and How AI is Changing the Semiconductor Workforce |
| 1:00 PM | State and Federal AI Policy Trends |
| 1:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions 1) Innovation and Intellectual Property 2) How Do Small Businesses in Maine Find Funding |
| 2:30 PM | Break |
| 3:00 PM | Canada’s AI Interest and Potential Partnership |
| 4:00 PM | Wrap-Up and Adjourn |