Amir Aghdam
Concordia University
Former President, IEEE Canada
Date & Time
August 6 | Afternoon
(tentative)
Chair & Organizer
Concordia University
Former President, IEEE Canada
About
This panel will explore the opportunities, challenges, and best practices associated with collaboration between industry and universities in the areas of technology, innovation, and engineering management. Panelists from academia and industry will share their experiences on topics such as collaborative research, technology transfer, commercialization, student training, intellectual property, funding models, and long-term partnership development. The discussion will highlight how effective industry–university collaboration can accelerate innovation, address real-world challenges, and strengthen the connection between research and practical impact.
Panelists include: