Attending IA Member Tip Sheet
Use the following page for helpful tips and advice to make the most out of your time at our upcoming Industrial Affiliates Meeting and Workshop. We look forward to seeing you!
Quick Links
Corporate Showcase (and Shipping Information)
Student Interviews & Lab Tours
Day 1, Oct. 19, 2026
Alumni Career Panel with Lunch
| Location | Student Union Ballroom 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 19th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Alumni Career Panel and Lunch |
| Parking | Second Street Garage 1390 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Student Poster Session
| Location | Student Union Ballroom 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 19th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Parking | Second Street Garage 1390 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Corporate Showcase
You may set-up your showcase table anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Provided: (1) 5’ table and (2) chairs.
| Location | Student Union Ballroom 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 19th, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Parking | Second Street Garage 1390 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Shipping Showcase Collateral
Shipping Materials
If you would like to ship your company’s collateral or other materials ahead of time, please make sure they arrive no later than Friday, October 16.
You may ship materials to:
Wyant College of Optical Sciences
c/o Channel Lemon/ Industrial Affiliates Showcase
1630 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Any items shipped ahead of time will be placed at your showcase table when you arrive.
At the end of the Affiliate Showcase, if you would like any materials shipped back, you may leave them at your table as long as they are securely packed and have a return shipping label attached.
You may also email the return shipping label to Channel Lemon – channel@arizona.edu
Day 2, Oct. 20, 2026
Workshop
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Welcome breakfast, breaks with light snacks & Drinks throughout the day, Networking Lunch (see below) |
| Parking | Cherry Avenue Garage 1641 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Networking Lunch
| Location | University of Arizona Bear Down Gymnasium 1428 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. – 1:10 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Buffet Lunch |
| Parking | Cherry Avenue Garage 1641 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
PICs Photonics Panel
A panel discussion featuring leaders from academia and industry exploring the future of integrated photonics and semiconductor manufacturing.
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. |
| Parking | Cherry Avenue Garage 1641 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Additional Details
Student Interviews
Available on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis, ALL THREE DAYS.
If you requested to interview students, you will be contacted by
Amber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor – asoergel@optics.arizona.edu
Post a Job Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)
Find a Student to Interview Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)
Lab Tours
Oct 20, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Suggested Nearby Hotels (no special rates offered)
Marriott University-Park Hotel near UA | Tucson Marriott University Park
A-Loft Hotel (Marriott) Tucson Hotels near University of Arizona | Aloft Tucson University marriott.com
Graduate Tucson Graduate Tucson | Hotel Near Arizona Campus (graduatehotels.com)
Questions?
Event (Corporate Showcase/Workshop): Channel Lemon, Senior Events Coordinator, channel@optics.arizona.edu
Student Interviews: Amber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor asoergel@optics.arizona.edu
Resume & Job Posting Access: Julissa Alvarez, Media Content Manager, julissaa@optics.arizona.edu