The Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC) is a professional development event that includes a poster competition, interactive panels and workshops, and an exclusive employer networking brunch for graduate students at Georgia Tech. CRIDC is designed to equip on-campus and online 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 by inspiring discussion and collaboration among students and industry experts and connecting graduate students with professionals in research, industry, consulting, government, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship.  

Winners of the poster competition will receive travel grants, ranging in value from $1,000 to $2,000, to cover expenses related to research trips or conference travel. 

Attendance at CRIDC 2027 is FREE!  

CRIDC is hosted by the Graduate Student Government Association and the Office of Graduate Education. Learn more about CRIDC here: https://grad.gatech.edu/cridc