Merced 2 Market 2026


 
Starts in DAYS, HOURS on April 16th, 2026!

 

 

Agenda
Merced to Market Agenda Download Agenda Here (PDF)

Location: UC Merced Conference Center, 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95340

  • 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM || Registration
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM || Opening Remarks
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM || UC Merced Innovators Showcase
  • 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM || Networking Lunch
  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM || Bridging Academic Innovation and Industry: Understanding Industry Needs
  • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM || Local Resources for Research Partnerships, Startups & Tech Commercialization
  • 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM || Closing Reception

 

Innovators Showcase at 10:30 - 12:00 PM

 

Victor Muñoz

Shijia Pan

Shubham Rohal

Xiaodong Yang & Shuye Shang

Sachin Giri

James Palko

Stefano Foresti

Reza Ehsani

Bridging Academic Innovation and Industry: Understanding Industry Needs Panelist at 1:00 PM!

 

Jonathan Ayutsede

Emily Douglas

Michelle A. Booden

Guangwei Huang

Mufit Ferman

Local Resources for Research Partnerships, Startups & Tech Commercialization Panelist at 2:00 PM

 

Spencer Gunland

Erick Serrato

Susie Pryor

Charles Eason

Stavros G. Karakalos

Omar Qarshi

Where to stay?

Where to stay information:
https://www.ucmerced.edu/where-to-stay