SparkTalks | Jan. 21, 2027
SparkTalks - Jan. 2027
What:
Igniting the thoughts and solutions of influential UIC changemakers to inspire and create a better world.
- 36 presenters
- 3-minute talks
- 2 hours of inspiration
When:
Thursday, January 21, 2027
1:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Where:
Student Services Building (SSB) Meeting Rooms
Registration coming soon. Please contact sparktalks@uic.edu with any questions.
Agenda
| 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Check-In |
| 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Chancellor's Welcome
SparkTalks Round 1 (See below for the order of presentations) |
| 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. |
SparkTalks Round 2
(See below for the order of presentations)
Closing Remarks |
| 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Reception |
Order of Presentations
SparkTalks - Round 1
Coming soon.
SparkTalks - Round 2
Coming soon.
Day-of logistics
Parking
Complimentary parking will be provided in Lot 1B (1139 West Harrison St.; across from the Credit Union 1 Arena).
Please pull a ticket upon entering and hand that same ticket to the cashier when exiting.
Check-in
When guests arrive, signs and staff will be present to help individuals toward the check-in table.
All guests will be required to register in advance and will be asked to check in upon arrival.
Accessibility
CART captions will be provided. Should you require additional accommodations to participate, please contact sparktalks@uic.edu.
Questions or concerns
Questions or concerns? Please contact our team at sparktalks@uic.edu.
Employees may be released from work without loss of pay to attend such events and meetings whenever operations permit. As long as supervisors receive adequate notice of such approved events and meetings and coverage can be arranged, every effort should be made by departments to release employees to attend.