REAL Symposium 2026 - Nichols College

 

 

REAL 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

REAL 2026 Full Proceedings
The Nichols College REAL Symposium is now in its fourth year.

Click the link below to get a sneak peak into what Rob will speak about in his keynote address!

Meet the Real 2026 Keynote Speaker Rob McDiarmid

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
8:30am to 3:00pm

Nichols College
Daniels Auditorium | Davis Hall | Academic Building
Center Road
Dudley, MA

REAL 2026 Agenda

8:30am Keynote Speaker

10:00am REAL Breakout Session 1

11:00am Alumni Panel

12:00pm REAL Breakout Session 2

1:00pm REAL Breakout Session 3

2:00pm REAL Breakout Session 4

Full Agenda

Featured Speakers at REAL 2026

Keynote Speaker
Rob McDiarmid
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