Fireside Chat with Lori Glover: Innovation Alchemy Building Strong Industry Engagement Partnerships for Impact and Econo
Time & Location
Mar 21, 2025, 5:30 PM PDT
Zoom Meeting
About the event
Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Lori Glover, Director at the CSail MIT Lab, where she will offer a sneak preview of her upcoming book, Innovation Alchemy: Building Strong Industry Engagement Partnerships for Impact and Economic Growth (July 2025).
In this lively discussion, Lori will share insights on forging meaningful collaborations between academia, industry, and other sectors, illuminating key topics such as research partnerships, technology transfer, faculty engagement, and start-up development.
Drawing on rich case studies, leader interviews, and practical toolkits from her book, Lori will reveal best practices for creating programs that drive positive social and economic impact. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to implement in their organizations, reflecting Sofia University's commitment to empowering change-makers through robust, future-focused learning experiences.
Key Topics
Building Strong Industry-Academic Partnerships – Learn how to create lasting collaborations that foster innovation.
Technology Transfer & Start-Up Development – Explore strategies to bring cutting-edge research into real-world applications.
Leadership & Growth Strategies – Gain insights on driving sustainable economic and social impact.
Featured Experts
Dr. Dorote Lucci – Academic Chair, Sofia University Global Mental Health ConferenceLead Core Faculty, Global Engagement
Dr. Lori Glover – Managing Director, Global Strategic Alliances, Executive Director CSAIL initiatives, Author "Innovation Alchemy"
Time and Location
March 21, 2025 | 05:30 PM PDT
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85254974408 Meeting ID: 852 5497 4408
If you have any questions, please email globalconference@sofia.edu.