# Event Details

- **Event Name**: IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois’ Future Together
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Illinois Innovation Network Conference 2026: Powering Illinois’ Future Together conference will take place on October 22 – 23. The conference will be held at the Health Sciences Complex on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus.

Conference Website: https://iin.uillinois.edu/conference/

This conference provides a forum to gather university faculty researchers, students, funded program managers, and business and industry innovators from across the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase, discuss, and learn about projects to support ethical, socially engaged, and sustainable economic growth in Illinois. Participants will contribute and consider sustainable approaches to clean energy production, developments in next generation agriculture technologies, and advancements in a range of biotechnologies.

Students will gain knowledge about critical ways that their research interests converge with business, industry, and social innovation, and will have opportunities to consider how pursuing academic expertise prepares them for future careers that address the concerns impacting our region.

For all attendees and participants, this conference is an opportunity to connect with potential collaborators, to share methods for pursuing cross-disciplinary partnerships, and become inspired by the exciting activities and advancements in addressing the interconnected issues that are important to Illinois and the bi-state region.

‣ Request for Proposals: Panels, Roundtables, Workshops
The IIN has opened a request for proposals for presentation panels, roundtable discussions, and workshop sessions that address the high-priority challenges of our rapidly changing region through research-fueled, socially conscious innovation. We welcome proposals with complete rosters of presenters and proposals that require assistance seeking additional panelists/presenters to fill out the session. Submissions are due July 15!

Learn more and submit your proposal: https://iin.uillinois.edu/conference/2026-iin-conference-request-for-proposals/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edwardsville/iin-conference-2026-powering-illinois-future-together/200030460276906
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, health-wellness, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edwardsville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- **lat**: 38.793176364084
- **long**: -89.998454201074
- **full address**: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE),Edwardsville,IL,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois  Future Together being held?
  - **A:** IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois  Future Together takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE),Edwardsville,IL,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois  Future Together?
  - **A:** IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois  Future Together is organized by Illinois Innovation Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois  Future Together is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edwardsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If IIN Conference 2026: Powering Illinois  Future Together sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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