Membership Speed Networking Event

The Maize Genetics Cooperation Membership Committee is hosting a speed networking event for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers over lunch on Saturday (February 28). The event will take place at tables reserved in the main lunch location. 

Connect with professionals and peers to discuss critical career topics like:
Landing Your First Industry Job,
Career Paths in Plant Biotechnology,
Post-academia Transition,
Careers in USDA, Non-Profits, Government Agencies, and
Building a Professional Network.

Space is limited!

Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Maritim Hotel Köln - lunch area
Contact: Brian Dilkes (Purdue University) (bdilkes@purdue.edu)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/hNBPodZK5fypL8Xm7
🗓 Deadline - register by: December 25, 2025