Dr. Armando Elizondo Noriega is a Professor and Researcher at Tecnologico de Monterrey, specializing in data science, logistics, modeling and simulation, project management, economic evaluation, and industry consulting. Throughout his career, he has led applied research, innovation, and technology transfer initiatives that connect academia, industry, and government to address complex operational and strategic challenges. His work focuses on developing collaborative ecosystems that enhance student learning through real-world industry engagement while generating measurable value for organizations. He has extensive experience designing and managing industry-academia partnerships that transform business challenges into applied research projects, scientific publications, and innovation opportunities. Co-sponsored by: Tecnológico de Monterrey / School of Engineering and Sciences Speaker(s): Armando Noriega, Agenda: Organizations increasingly face complex challenges that require multidisciplinary expertise, advanced analytical methods, and innovative approaches to problem-solving. At the same time, universities seek meaningful opportunities to connect education and research with real-world needs. This webinar explores how academia and industry can establish strategic partnerships that create value for all stakeholders. Participants will learn practical frameworks for identifying collaboration opportunities, transforming operational and strategic business challenges into applied research projects, and developing pathways that lead to innovation, student engagement, scientific publications, and long-term research cooperation. Through examples and lessons learned from successful collaborations, the session will demonstrate how companies can benefit from access to specialized expertise in areas such as data science, logistics, modeling and simulation, economic evaluation, and technology innovation, while universities enhance student experiences through authentic industry-based learning. The webinar is intended for industry professionals, researchers, faculty members, and organizational leaders interested in leveraging academia–industry collaboration as a catalyst for innovation, knowledge generation, talent development, and sustainable competitive advantage. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/564941