The Educational Association of University Center (EAUC) events provide exceptional opportunities for members and associates to network and explore potential for collaboration with colleagues engaged in higher education economic development; Learning from industry leaders and best practices associated with the great work of University Centers from across the nation; Exposure to Innovative Economic Prosperity designated institutions that will provide thought leadership to economic development and innovation shared initiatives; Inside information to anticipated federal organizational funding, how to secure the funding and other strategic changes particularly given the transition to a new administration; and Preparation for advocating and shared talking points for making hill visits.