Registration Open for the 2026 COSINC Innovation Networking Event
The Colorado Shared Instrumentation in Nanofabrication and Characterization (COSINC) invites researchers, students, industry partners and collaborators to attend the 2nd Annual COSINC Innovation Networking Event on November 12, 2026.
Building on the momentum of last year's inaugural COSINC User Symposium, this year's event will bring together members of Colorado's research and innovation community for a full day of scientific discovery, professional networking and collaboration.
Attendees will learn how COSINC's state-of-the-art facilities are enabling groundbreaking research across disciplines while fostering partnerships between academia, industry and government. The event will also feature updates on the NSF-funded National Quantum Nanofabrication Facility, highlighting emerging capabilities that are helping advance quantum research and technology development.
Event Details
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Bldg., Room C120
Lunch, refreshments and an evening networking reception will be provided.
A Day of Innovation and Connection
The COSINC Innovation Networking Event is designed to showcase the breadth of research taking place across the region with opportunities for meaningful collaboration and professional growth.
Highlights include:
- Faculty and industry presentations featuring innovative research projects and emerging technologies
- Fast-paced three-minute research flash talks
- Networking and career development opportunities with industry representatives and research collaborators
- A featured panel discussion, "From Lab to Market: Translating University Research into Real-World Impact"
- Graduate student and postdoctoral poster presentations showcasing research that leverages cleanroom nanofabrication and advanced materials characterization techniques
- Poster awards recognizing outstanding student research contributions
Get Involved
We encourage facility users to participate in this year's poster session. Share your research and showcase the impact of COSINC's nanofabrication and characterization resources.
Whether you're presenting, networking or exploring emerging technologies, your participation will help strengthen our collaborative community.
Interested in the COSINC Micrograph Contest & Showcase?
Share your microscopy or micro/nanofabrication images produced using COSINC facilities for a chance to be featured at the Innovation Network Event. Three winners will be selected across categories recognizing visual excellence, scientific impact and creative vision.