\n3 \u2013 Yesterday saw three organizations approach us with strong interest in our services.\u00a0 While this is nothing new, they are national organizations with interests in engaging with academic research (and researchers).\u00a0 Learning more about RIR there are clearly opportunities for us to actively engage these organizations.\u00a0 Making these contacts at Congress are invaluable, as it is always possible that these relationships can flourish across our network into something substantive.
\n31 \u2013 One of our central purposes for exhibiting at Congress is to engage with universities who are not members of RIR.\u00a0 We provide information to help researchers take back to their institution to inform senior research administration around the value proposition of RIR membership.\u00a0 We have an open call for new members.\u00a0 Yesterday, we had 31 distinct universities and colleges approach us seeking information on RIR.\u00a0 So much so we need to print more information packages for others who may drop by over the next three days.
\n45 \u2013 this is how many purposeful conversations we hosted yesterday.\u00a0 And while I can\u2019t confirm it was a record, it was impressive to see faculty, students and interested non-academic organizations seeking to engage around KMb and the services of RIR.\u00a0 People are impressed with the institutional investments our member universities have made in KMb.\u00a0 Many of my colleagues may get an email or call from researchers who have grabbed your card and will be seeking more information on how you can support them.
\nIt was a great day yesterday at University of Calgary.\u00a0 I suspect today will produce more of the same!
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