Alfonso Garcia Chan to Moderate Technology Transfer Panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026

Alfonso Garcia Chan to Moderate Technology Transfer Panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Alfonso Garcia Chan will moderate a panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026 on November 5, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

IEEE MetroCon is a one-day event bringing together researchers, engineers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss emerging technology trends, showcase industry solutions, and share insights on cutting-edge research. The panel is designed to showcase technology transfer leaders to an audience of IEEE members attending MetroCon. It will include technology transfer leaders from the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of North Texas, Pegasus Park and other research institutions and organizations, who will discuss scaling innovation through technology transfer. Alfonso brings to the discussion his experience representing universities and their technology commercialization arms, including Arizona State University's Skysong Innovations, in protecting inventions in electrical and computer engineering.

Keynotes and expert panels will cover eight focus areas, including Power, Energy, and Electrification Systems; CHIPS: Circuits, Hardware, Integration, Processes, and Systems; Secure and Intelligent Systems; and Innovation, Ventures, and Emerging Tech.

The program will also include a student poster competition, lunch-and-learn sessions on targeted topics, and networking sessions with fellow attendees and exhibitors, providing opportunities for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

To learn more and register, click here.