Calendar of Events

A White Paper presentation outlining the important role played by Research Parks in maintaining America's competitiveness will be presented at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008. You are invited to join AURP for this important event.

The presentation starts at 9:00 a.m. A complimentary breakfast will be served (starting at 8:30 a.m.)
RSVP information: I would like to register to attend this event.

I would like to add my support to this important initiative.

Upcoming Conferences:

Be Sure to Book Your Hotel Early Attendees should be sure to book your hotel for events early, as room blocks sell out quickly. See the specific event information page for more exact information.

AURP 2008 Annual Conference
21st Century University Research Parks: University-Industry Networks.
Global, Sustainable, and Connected.
Hosted by the University of South Florida Research Park
December 10-12, 2008

Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
501 Fifth Avenue, NE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Phone: (727) 894-1000
Fax: (727) 894-1970
Room Rates: $185 plus tax, single or double occupancy

To make your reservation at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort, call (888) 303-4430 and identify yourself with the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) to receive the group rate. The AURP room block is on a space available basis and expires Saturday, November 1, 2008.

2008 AURP Annual Conference Sponsorship Information

AURP 2009 Summit Meeting
February 26-27, 2009

Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 582-1234
Room Rates: $265 plus tax, single occupancy, $290 plus tax, double occupancy

To make your reservation at the Grand Hyatt Washington, call (800) 233-1234 and identify yourself with the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) to receive the group rate. The AURP room block is on a space available basis and expires Friday, January 16, 2009.

BioParks 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009

Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 659-1400
Room Rates: $215 plus tax, single occupancy

To make your reservation at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, call (888) 627-7087 and identify yourself with the AURP BioParks 2009 to receive the group rate. The AURP room block is on a space available basis and expires Friday, April 3, 2009.

AURP 2009 Annual Conference
October 21-23, 2009

Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4
Phone: (604) 691-6926
Room Rates: $245 plus tax, single occupancy

To make your reservation at the Westin Bayshore, call (800) WESTIN-1 (or 800-937-8461) and identify yourself with the AURP 2009 Annual Conference to receive the group rate. You may also email your reservation requests to: bayshorereservations@westin.com.

The AURP room block is on a space available basis and expires Friday, September 4, 2009.

Regional Meetings

Please see the preliminary agenda here.

Attendees will be staying at the Westin Poinsett Hotel, 120 S. Main Street, Greenville. Phone number is 864-421-9700.

Registration Will Be Open Shortly.