Thursday, April 16, 2026
9-11 a.m.
Location: Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Welcome Remarks
Fumiko Hoeft – Dean & Chief Administrative Officer, UConn Waterbury
Radenka Maric – President, UConn
Honorable Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr., – Mayor, City of Waterbury
Dr. Darren Schwartz – Superintendent, Waterbury Public Schools
Keynote Address
Rachel LaMont & Temple Grandin
Fireside Chat
Rachel LaMont, Temple Grandin, Kristen Govoni
Closing Remarks
Dr. Darren Schwartz
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: UConn Waterbury, 99 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Hands-On, Interactive Exhibits
Interactive exhibits that let participants explore, learn, and engage with innovative ideas firsthand.
1-4 p.m.
Location: UConn Waterbury, 99 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT
Closed Programming for UConn Students
Exclusive workshops and discussions