UConn Economic Development Forum:
AI & Quantum – Building Connecticut’s Future Together
November 13, 2025 | 10am – 3pm
A Catalyst for Action and Collaboration
Join us for a one-day gathering of business, technology, and government leaders to explore how quantum computing and artificial intelligence are creating new markets, transforming industries, and driving economic growth in Connecticut. Connect with experts, examine emerging opportunities, and shape the future of your organization through insights from UConn’s research and partnerships.
Networking Opportunities Abound
Engage with leading faculty, experienced researchers, and innovative centers that are ready to demonstrate collaborative opportunities. Connect with policymakers and a vibrant student body poised to drive Connecticut’s growth. Discover potential collaborators and tap into a pipeline of emerging talent prepared to enhance your workforce.
Why Attend?
- Actionable strategies for AI and quantum implementation
- Insights into cutting-edge research and faculty expertise
- Build strategic partnerships within UConn’s innovation ecosystem
- Shape tomorrow’s workforce through curriculum input and talent pipeline access
Featured Speakers
Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Radenka Maric
President, University of Connecticut
“Setting the Vision for Academic-Industry Partnerships”
Keynote Address
The Honorable Caroline Simmons
Mayor of Stamford
“Building Connecticut’s Tech Innovation Hub”
Industry Leader Spotlight
Christopher Mende
Director, Customer Engineering, SLED
Google
“From Concept to Implementation: Real-World AI Transformation”
Featured Speaker
Elizabeth Lattanzio
Product Director, Indeed
“The Future of Work in the AI Era”
UConn Innovation Showcase
Dr. Sanguthevar Rajasekaran
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor | Department Head, Computer Science and Engineering
“UConn’s AI & Quantum Innovation Ecosystem”
UConn Innovation Showcase
Dr. Martin Renqiang Min
Head of Machine Learning Department
NEC Laboratories America
“Agentic Generative AI for Precision Medicine”
Synthesis Session
Dr. David Bergman
Associate Dean for Faculty & Research | Operations and Information Management, School of Business
“From Discussion to Action: Building Strategic Partnerships”
Explore a Range of Transformative Focus Areas
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Manufacturing & Materials
Financial Technologies & Services
