Welcome to ASPIRE’s 2025 Annual Meeting
November 3–6, 2025
Utah State University
This year’s Annual Meeting brings together our expansive network of students, staff, researchers, industry leaders, and partners to celebrate the progress we’ve made and chart the path forward.
- Showcasing technologies, ASPIRE talents, and projects’ achievements.
- Getting a first-hand look at some of the only electrified freight tech in the state.
- Generating lots of interaction with our Industry & Innovation members during the four mini-workshop sessions.
- Introducing our new “Innovation Challenge” (more below).
Reserve Lodging and RSVP:
Click the link to secure your spot at the Annual Meeting!
SpringHill Suites: $159
TownePlace Suites: $129
Hampton Inn & Suites: $144
Poster Session
Showcase your research in the annual meeting poster session! Dates to remember for this are:
- September 5: Provide your project name, task #, title of poster, and authors in appropriate order on the submittal form.
- October 3: Submit your final poster in PDF form here.
Highlights
Consult agenda above for full schedule, but here are some key events:
FIRST-EVER INNOVATION CHALLENGE (November 2-3)
To kick-off the annual meeting, ASPIRE is launching its inaugural Innovation Challenge — a Hackathon event designed to foster connections, spur innovative solutions, and engage with industry leaders for a chance to further develop and pitch winning ideas at Innovation & Industry Day!
The event will conclude with the ASPIRE & Partners Social, where the finalists will be announced.
Register and learn more here!
INDUSTRY & INNOVATION DAY (Tuesday, November 4)
Solution-Driven Workshops
Join us for exciting discussions and “The Next Mile Workshops” — solution-driven conversations framing ASPIRE’s efforts and next steps through business canvas methodology.
615 S Riverwoods Pkwy, Logan, UT 84321
Stay tuned for parking information.
Technology Showcase & Poster Session
Join us at the EVR from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to see the latest advancements and connect with the innovators behind them.
NSF Presentations (Wednesday, November 5)
All NSF presentations will be held in the EVR with the following attendees: Center, Campus, & Research, EWD, and Innovation Directors; Project Leads; SLC; Staff; Deans’ Council. Refer to the full agenda for details.
If you are not presenting to the NSF or aren’t listed above, you are free to leave after the technology showcase on Tuesday evening.
Please know we are committed to providing a productive environment that is welcoming and safe for all participants, is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all participants are treated with dignity and respect. Click here for a full description of our code of conduct.
If you have questions or need help with anything leading up to the meeting, please contact Angie Griffeth or Don Linford.