R.E.A.L. 2026
Research, Experiential, and Applied Learning SymposiumREAL 2026 will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Nichols College will host the 4th Annual Research, Experiential & Applied Learning Symposium – a conference with presentations on research and other academic projects and topics.
REAL 2026
REAL 2026 Full Proceedings & sessions offered are available below.
- Keynote Speaker
- Alumni Panel
- Breakout Sessions
- Poster Sessions
Location and Agenda
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
8:30am to 3:00pm
Nichols College
Daniels Auditorium | Davis Hall | Academic Building
Center Road
Dudley, MA
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8:30am Keynote Speaker
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10:00am REAL Breakout Session 1
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11:00am Alumni Panel
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12:00pm REAL Breakout Session 2
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1:00pm REAL Breakout Session 3
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2:00pm REAL Breakout Session 4
R.E.A.L. 2026 Full Agenda
Featured Speakers at REAL 2026
Learn more about our 2026 featured speakers and panelists.
Keynote Speaker
Rob McDiarmid ’98
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Alumni Speaker
Tim Born
Henke Sass Wolf of America
Alumni Speaker
Taylor Meacham
Minuteman Security & Life Safety
Alumni Speaker
Joey Wright
Milestone Mortgage Solutions LLC
The Nichols College REAL Symposium is now in its fourth year.
Click the link below to see the sessions and information presented at past REAL Symposiums
