NCSA Calendar
NCSA staff who would like to submit an item for the calendar can email newsdesk@ncsa.illinois.edu.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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12:30 pmNCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana IL 61801 Room 1040
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Speaker Series.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 3 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, June 5, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Monday, June 8, 2026
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5:00 - 6:45 pmCampus Recreation Center East (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Come out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Networking - The Second Impression by Bryan Goode.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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4:30 - 6:30 pmA four-week, hands-on cohort for Research Park full-time professionals to use AI on real work tasks. Designed for non-technical and light-technical participants, this program helps you build practical workflows with tools you already have, strengthen judgment around data and compliance, and leave with solutions you can immediately apply.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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4:30 - 6:00 pmAmeren Atrium & Dock, 2100 S Oak StreetMeet interns from across the Research Park on Thursday, June 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Ameren Atrium & Dock! Learn who else is in your field and what cool projects they're working on. Food and soft drinks will be provided.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, June 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Monday, June 15, 2026
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmEnterpriseWorks Lot, 60 Hazelwood DriveResearch Park is hosting our Annual Blood Drive on Monday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EnterpriseWorks Lot.
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 16 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Managing Up with Jen Quinlan.
Friday, June 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, June 25 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Monday, June 29, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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8:30 - 9:30 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignAssemble your teams! Join us on Tuesday, June 30 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. for the Research Park Hackathon Kick-Off Breakfast. This one-day hackathon is a team competition open to anyone working for an organization in the Research Park. This is an exciting and fast-paced event where teams can create together.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Financial Adulting 101- Spend Smarter, Build Credit, Stay Safe.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Business Etiquette with Patricia Simpson.
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4:00 - 7:30 pmEnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWhich company will win the coveted golden paddle? Could it be yours? Sign up for one of the year's most anticipated events in Research Park: The 15th Annual Table Tennis Tournament.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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4:00 - 7:00 pmEnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWhich company will win the coveted golden paddle? Could it be yours? Sign up for one of the year's most anticipated events in Research Park: The 15th Annual Table Tennis Tournament.
Friday, July 10, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Interviewing Like a Pro with Charlotte Voznyuk.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Wednesday, July 15 from 10AM to 5PM for the Research Park Robotics and AI Symposium.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, July 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, July 17, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Monday, July 20, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: The Art of Improvisation with Jenette Jurczyk.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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4:00 - 5:30 pmAtkins Patio, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, ILJoin us to on Thursday, July 23 from 4 to 5:30 PM on the Atkins Patio to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of student interns working in the Research Park.
Monday, July 27, 2026
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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3:00 - 4:30 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Wednesday, July 29 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for the PowerUp Series: My 3D Printing Journey with Alex Cheqium, DigiFarmz.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, August 19 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amJoin us Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. for a webinar on Small Shifts, Big Impact — 5 Essential Management Skills for Better Leadership
Friday, August 21, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, August 27 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkin's Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, ILJoin us on Thursday, September 10 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
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11:45 am - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Wednesday, September 9 from 11:45AM-1PM for the Women in Tech Luncheon with Vidya Madhavan.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
Friday, September 11, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, September 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, September 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmJoin us Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a webinar on Motivating Employees to Be Their Best
Friday, October 2, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, October 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, October 21 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StFire At Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, November 13, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, November 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, November 20, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 2 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, December 4, 2026
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, December 11, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, December 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, December 18, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.