{"id":26566,"date":"2026-08-12T11:04:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T16:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/?page_id=26566"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:02:07","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/development\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Development &#8211;  Research Development Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id26566_074ef5-58{margin-top:-75px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id26566_074ef5-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26566_074ef5-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26566_074ef5-58 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1500px 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id26566_074ef5-58 alignfull kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-normal\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26566_015e71-c2 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77\"]{font-size:65px;line-height:0.9;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77\"]{letter-spacing:-1px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:0.9;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_685c0a-77\">Research Development Events<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26566_86c2d1-3e kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right a.{ text-decoration: none; } has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-00e0c91bd1b10419c4b7bbb36adf8794 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;color:#cccccc;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:.9\"><strong>RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77b33f65752c3d0a47a49b31e5c525f5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#cccccc;margin-top:-25px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;line-height:.9\">THE TEXAS A&amp;M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/research\/development\/\" class=\"kb-section-link-overlay\" aria-label=\"Research Excellence Fund\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id26566_b1e39f-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26566_b1e39f-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26566_b1e39f-70 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1500px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(20% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id26566_b1e39f-70 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id26566_b1e39f-70{z-index:7;position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id26566_b1e39f-70 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px dashed #666666;border-right:0px dashed #666666;border-bottom:0px dashed #666666;border-left:0px dashed #666666;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px dashed #666666;border-right:0px dashed #666666;border-bottom:0px dashed #666666;border-left:0px dashed #666666;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26566_0a403b-f5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25358_06fe3a-5a_0\"><strong>Research Development Events<\/strong><br>The Texas A&amp;M University System Research Development Office convenes researchers, research leaders, and partners through strategic events focused on building connections, identifying shared strengths, and developing collaborative research opportunities. These convenings bring together expertise from across the A&amp;M System and beyond, strengthen partnerships, advance emerging research priorities, and position teams for competitive state, federal, and industry opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26566_8586ae-09 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26566_8586ae-09 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-26566_8586ae-09\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_1c22eb-3b\"><strong>OCTOBER 5\u20136, 2026 | COLLEGE STATION<\/strong><br><strong>AI Research and Innovation Meeting<\/strong><br>Connecting A&amp;M expertise across the rapidly evolving AI landscape<br>A two-day research convening bringing together faculty and research leaders to identify areas of strength, build interdisciplinary connections, and position Texas A&amp;M for major opportunities in artificial intelligence research and innovation.<br>Focus: Artificial Intelligence \u2022 Research Collaboration \u2022 Innovation \u2022 Strategic Opportunities<br>Location: College Station<br><br><strong>NOVEMBER 16\u201318, 2026 | Stephenville<\/strong><br><strong>Rural Resilience<\/strong><br>Building research partnerships for resilient rural communities<br>A System-wide convening focused on the challenges and opportunities facing rural Texas, connecting expertise and capabilities across disciplines and institutions to develop collaborative research and solutions.<br>Focus: Rural Communities \u2022 Resilience \u2022 Economic Development \u2022 Cross-System Collaboration<br>Location: Tarleton State University<br><br><strong>SPRING 2027 | Texarkana<\/strong><br><strong>Forest Products Summit<\/strong><br>Advancing research, industry partnerships, and innovation in forest products<br>A research and industry convening designed to connect System expertise with regional and national partners, identify emerging research priorities, and explore opportunities for collaborative programs and investment in the forest products sector.<br>Focus: Forest Products \u2022 Advanced Materials \u2022 Industry Partnerships \u2022 Regional Innovation<br>Location: Texas A&amp;M University\u2013Texarkana<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26566_f9bf97-64 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-26566_f9bf97-64 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-26566_f9bf97-64\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_41a7e4-79\"><strong>Building the System Research Network<br><\/strong>These events are part of the System RDO&#8217;s broader effort to connect expertise across the A&amp;M System, catalyze interdisciplinary and multi-institutional teams, engage external partners, and develop competitive research opportunities with statewide and national impact.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26566_e3a242-bb img.kb-inline-image, 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