Our annual summit brings together 200+ local government leaders, innovators, and academic researchers from across the civic ecosystem that aim to intentionally bring vital two public institutions together in partnership: our local governments and universities. MetroLab’s summit is the moment in which we ask questions of each other in the spirit of learning, feature impactful work, and seek opportunities for collaboration. This year, the summit will focus on “A R&D Agenda in Service of Cities” – or how local governments consider research as an asset, and how this can move forward step by step with the university community and community partners during this time of innovation and economic investment.