Connecticut Innovations Talent Fair 2026
2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The District, 470 James St, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
Join Connecticut Innovations for our second annual talent fair on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at District New Haven, to bring together Connecticut’s most innovative companies and the next generation of bright minds. Attendees can explore career opportunities, meet employers shaping the state’s tech and innovation landscape, and apply on-site for full-time positions or internships.
The event will be broken into two industry-focused networking sessions so students can attend the session that best aligns with their areas of study and/or interest.

Biotech, Life Sciences and Healthcare (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
Climate, Consumer and Technology (12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Quinnipiac Health Professionals Career Fair
2026-02-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Quinnipiac University
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CBIA: 2026 Connecticut Technology Summit - The AI Revolution
2026-02-26 08:30 - 11:45 | DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT, 06010
Artificial intelligence is igniting a new era of possibilities and quickly becoming a game-changer for businesses.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Michael Richards discusses the current state and future direction of AI policy with Hinckley Allen’s Stephanie Siegmann.
Thought leaders weigh in on developing AI regulations at state and federal levels—and business executives share practical strategies and best practices for integrating AI into your everyday operations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, strategize, and connect with leaders from across the state.
7:30 am | Networking Breakfast
8:30 am | Opening Remarks
8:40 am | The AI Race

Michael Richards, Executive Director, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, talks with Stephanie Siegmann, co-chair of Hinckley Allen’s Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence practice groups

9:10 am | Emerging Intelligence: Shaping AI Policy for Tomorrow

Josh Geballe, Managing Director, Yale Ventures
Senator James Maroney (D-Milford)
Tatiana Rice, Senior Director for U.S. Legislation, Future of Privacy Forum

9:55 am | Networking Break
10:15 am | Small Business Adoption

Moderator: Jessica Dodge, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Economic & Community Development
Foster Charles, Founder & CEO, Charles IT
Jason Pufahl, VP, Security Services, Vancord

11 am | Developing the AI Workforce

Moderator: Frank Avery, Managing Director, Business-Higher Education Forum
Adan Hernandez, North American Lead for Workforce, Accenture

11:45 am | Adjourn

BIO Investment & Growth Summit
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03 | Eden Roc Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
The BIO Investment & Growth Summit (BIG Summit) is a new event organized by BIO designed to help biotech leaders, investors, and innovators navigate the path to sustainable growth.
Join us in Miami Beach for two days of high-impact programming, strategic networking, and forward-looking discussions built to help your company thrive. You’ll gain insights from top minds in biotechnology, explore the financial and policy trends shaping the industry, and make valuable connections through BIO Partnering™ and dedicated networking opportunities.
Whether you’re advancing your company’s next stage of growth or seeking your next investment opportunity, the BIG Summit delivers the direction, expertise, and partnerships you need to move forward.

UConn Stamford Spring Career Fair
2026-03-11 13:30 - 16:00
The UConn Stamford Spring Career Fair is for employers across all industries recruiting for current and future career opportunities. This is a great opportunity to identify talent early and increase your employer presence at the University of Connecticut!
UConn Stamford student talent:
More than 2900 students who are interested in a variety of fields. 370+ Seniors, 400+ Juniors, 700 Sophomores, and 1100+ First Year students. Students pursuing four-year degrees in Business, Communication, Computer Science, Digital Media & Design, Economics, English, Human Development & Family Sciences, History, Political Science, Psychological Sciences, and Sociology, as well as 1st and 2nd year students in many other majors.
Graduate students obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM), the Master of Science in Financial Risk Management (MSFRM), Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work, and the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics, as well as students pursuing our Graduate Teacher Certificate and the Accelerated Nursing Program.
We have the talent to meet your needs – join us for the Stamford Spring Career Fair.
Click here to register for the fair and log in to our new platform, hosted by 12twenty. New to 12Ttwenty? Click here to set it up.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Alex Manna, Program Assistant, alex.manna@uconn.edu.

Connecticut Rare Disease Forum
2026-03-17 09:00 - 12:00 | The Jackson Laboratory, 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032
Join us for industry-led discussions on innovation in rare disease diagnostics and treatment, and how we can accelerate patient access to these groundbreaking advancements.

Registration: 9:00am – 9:30am
Program: 9:30am – 12:00pm

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Yale Innovation Summit
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28

BIO International Convention
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-25 | San Diego, CA
Details to come.
The industry’s premier event hosts thousands from across the global biotech ecosystem. Four days of programming, networking, Company Presentations, and BIO Partnering™ focus on the future of our industry and make this a must-attend event.

BioCT's Annual Mixer + Special Edition Collaborative Connecticut
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | New England Brewing Company, 5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, CT, 06405
