The Florida Way Forward
University of Florida, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL 32603
Standing InnOvation is UF Innovate | Tech Licensing’s annual celebration recognizing University of Florida researchers who have disclosed, optioned, or licensed technologies or received issued patents during FY26. This is an invite-only event that honors the outstanding contributions of UF innovators across disciplines. While Standing InnOvation is invite-only, the keynote is free and open to the public. The program begins with a keynote from Patric Young, former Florida Gator standout, professional basketball player, and current ESPN SEC Network analyst. Through his story of resilience and perseverance, he demonstrates how setbacks can create opportunities for growth and how progress is not always linear. His journey reflects what it means to embrace the Florida Way Forward and keep moving ahead, no matter the challenge.Click here to register for the keynote session. (https://luma.com/m00jg6q6) About the speaker: Patric Young Patric Young is a former Florida Gator basketball player,…