About

The Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC) Is Georgia Tech’s annual professional development event for graduate students.  

CRIDC, which is held every year at the beginning of the spring semester, is designed to equip graduate students of all degree types with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the constantly evolving job market.  

CRIDC helps prepare the next generation of technology leaders to enter the career landscape, by inspiring discussion and collaboration among students and industry experts, and connecting graduate students with professionals in research, industry, consulting, government, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship.

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Schedule

View the CRIDC event schedule details.

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Sessions

Browse the wide range of available career panel sessions.

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Panelist Bios

Meet the panelists presenting at CRIDC sessions. 

CRIDC poster competition

Competitions

Access information about the competitions, including the CRIDC poster competition and VentureLab Innovation Competition.

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Register

Register for CRIDC sessions and competitions, and learn how to participate in CRIDC.

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Contact Us

Reach out to the CRIDC team with any questions or concerns.

Attendee Activities

Attendees can participate in the following: 

  • Poster Competitions (on-campus)  
  • Innovation Competition 
  • Career Panels (In-person and Virtual) Pre-registration is not required to attend the panels

Hosted By:

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