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
IA Meeting Workshop Agenda (updates coming)
Speakers List (updates coming)
Attending IA Members (updates coming)
Corporate Showcase (and Shipping Information)
Student Interviews & Lab Tours
Day 1, Feb. 16, 2026
Student Poster Session
| Location | Student Union Ballroom 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, February 16th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Light Snacks & Drinks |
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, February 16th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Monday Networking Dinner to occur after the showcase (see below) |
Shipping Showcase Collateral
Shipping Showcase Collateral: Please send your material to be received no later than Thursday, February 5th, 2026, 2025.
Ship To:
Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Attn: Channel Lemon – Industrial Affiliates Workshop
1630 E. University Blvd. Room 406A
Tucson, AZ 85721
IMPORTANT – For returning your showcase collateral – please have your pre-paid shipping labels ready. You can email them to Channel Lemon at channel@optics.arizona.edu
Monday Networking Buffet Dinner
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, February 16th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Light Snacks & Drinks |
Day 2, Feb. 17, 2026
Workshop
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Breaks with light snacks & Drinks throughout the day, Networking Lunch (see below) |
Networking Lunch
| Location | University of Arizona Bear Down Gymnasium 1428 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Buffet Lunch |
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
Feb 17, 2026 from 4:45 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