{"id":2696,"date":"2023-08-11T20:15:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T20:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-optics-wp.pantheonsite.io\/industrialaffiliates\/?page_id=2696"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:09:34","slug":"attending-ia-member-tip-sheet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.optics.arizona.edu\/industrialaffiliates\/attending-ia-member-tip-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending IA Member Tip Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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!<\/p>\n

Quick Links<\/h2>\n

IA Meeting Workshop Agenda<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers List<\/a><\/p>\n

Attending IA Members<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Poster Session<\/a><\/p>\n

Corporate Showcase (and Shipping Information)<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Interviews & Lab Tours<\/a><\/p>\n

Suggested Nearby Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Us!<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 1, Oct. 19, 2026<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Alumni Career Panel with Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nStudent Union Ballroom
\n1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nMonday, October 19th<\/span>, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nAlumni Career Panel and Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/td>\nSecond Street Garage
\n1390 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Student Poster Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nStudent Union Ballroom
\n1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nMonday, October 19th<\/span>, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/td>\nSecond Street Garage
\n1390 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Corporate Showcase<\/h3>\n

You may set-up your showcase table anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Provided: (1) 5\u2019 table and (2) chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nStudent Union Ballroom
\n1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nMonday, October 19t<\/span>h<\/span>, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/td>\nSecond Street Garage
\n1390 E. 2nd St., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Shipping Showcase Collateral<\/h3>\n

Shipping Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you would like to ship your company\u2019s collateral or other materials ahead of time, please make sure they arrive no later than Friday, October 16.<\/p>\n

You may ship materials to:<\/p>\n

Wyant College of Optical Sciences
\nc\/o Channel Lemon\/ Industrial Affiliates Showcase
\n1630 E. University Blvd.
\nTucson, AZ 85721<\/p>\n

Any items shipped ahead of time will be placed at your showcase table when you arrive.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

You may also email the return shipping label to Channel Lemon \u2013 channel@arizona.edu<\/p>\n

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Day 2, Oct. 20, 2026<\/h2>\n

Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nGrand Challenges Research Building (GCRB)
\n750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nTuesday, October 20th<\/span>, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nWelcome breakfast, breaks with light snacks & Drinks throughout the day, Networking Lunch (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/td>\nCherry Avenue Garage
\n1641 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nUniversity of Arizona Bear Down Gymnasium
\n1428 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nTuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. – 1:10 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nBuffet Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/td>\nCherry Avenue Garage
\n1641 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PICs Photonics Panel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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A panel discussion featuring leaders from academia and industry exploring the future of integrated photonics and semiconductor manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nGrand Challenges Research Building (GCRB)
\n750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nTuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/td>\nCherry Avenue Garage
\n1641 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Additional Details<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Student Interviews<\/h3>\n

Available on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis, ALL THREE DAYS<\/em><\/strong>.
\nIf you requested to interview students, you will be contacted by
\nAmber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor – asoergel@optics.arizona.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Post a Job Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)<\/a><\/p>\n

Find a Student to Interview Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)<\/a><\/p>\n