Bringing the innovation community together

Events & Programs

Overview
Tenants can expand their knowledge and networks at our onsite events, including:
  • Seminars with distinguished scientific speakers on their cutting-edge research (some events open to the public)
  • Lunch & learns with fellow Bakar Labs tenants who relate their technology development and business challenges
  • Training sessions to get up to speed on our in-house equipment

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Upcoming Past

Strategic Horizons in Critical Minerals and Materials

​Critical minerals are essential to the technologies and infrastructure shaping our future, from batteries and grid systems to advanced manufacturing, defense, and AI. Yet concentrated global supply chains create significant economic and geopolitical vulnerabilities. ​This one-day symposium will bring together leaders across academia, industry, startups, investment, government, and national laboratories to explore technologies and strategies for building more resilient, competitive, and sustainable critical mineral and materials systems. Learn more

Design, Construction, and Operation of Energy-Efficient Buildings

Buildings account for a significant share of global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, from the carbon-intensive materials used in construction to the energy required for daily operation. Addressing these challenges requires bold, interdisciplinary innovation across the entire building lifecycle. This symposium will spotlight technologies and strategies to dramatically reduce both embodied carbon and operational energy demand. We aim to convene leaders from academia, industry, and startups to share research breakthroughs, scalable solutions, and commercialization pathways for sustainable construction and operation. Learn more