University of Connecticut
Economic Development Forum 2025
AI & Quantum: Building Connecticut’s Future Together
▸November 13, 2025
▸Stamford, Connecticut
▸10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
10:00 AM (45 min)
Arrival, Coffee & Networking with UConn President
10:45 AM (15 min)
Opening Session & Welcome Remarks
Dr. Radenka Maric
President, University of Connecticut
11:00 AM (25 min)
Keynote 1: Stamford’s Innovation Vision
The Honorable Caroline Simmons
Mayor of Stamford
11:25 AM (25 min)
Keynote 2: AI at Enterprise Scale
Industry Representative
Google
11:50 AM (25 min)
Keynote 3: The Future of Work in the AI Era
Elizabeth Lattanzio
Product Director, Indeed
12:15 PM (60 min)
Lunch
1:15 PM (25 min)
Keynote 4: UConn’s AI & Quantum Innovation Ecosystem
Dr. Sanguthevar Rajasekaran
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor
Department Head, Computer Science and Engineering
Department Head, Computer Science and Engineering
1:40 PM (50 min)
Table-Based Working Sessions
Interactive discussions grouped by shared interests
- Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Financial Technologies
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Advanced Manufacturing, Materials Science & Quantum Applications
* All focus areas include workforce development and talent pipeline discussions
2:30 PM (30 min)
Synthesis Session: From Discussion to Action
Dr. David Bergman
Associate Dean for Faculty & Research | Operations and Information Management, School of Business
Event Information
Location: Serafresca at the IC, 1620 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT
Registration: Opens September 17, 2025 at impact.uconn.edu
For inquiries about the forum, please contact us at
impact@uconn.edu
Registration: Opens September 17, 2025 at impact.uconn.edu
For inquiries about the forum, please contact us at
impact@uconn.edu