Y1 (Year One) Activation Lab
November 13, 2025 • ASU
Thunderbird School of Global Management Global Forum
401 N 1st St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
8:30am - 12:45pm
(Optional Breakfast 8:00am + Lunch)
Registration + More Information Here
Lab Overview
The Y1 Activation Lab builds on momentum from the May 2025 Y1 Summit, which brought together more than 40 ASU faculty, staff, and leaders to explore translational pathways in maternal and infant health, early childhood systems, policy, and technology. The Lab is designed as a catalytic, half-day working session to advance the Y1 Initiative from inspiration to activation.
Activation Lab Objectives
1
Activate collaborative, interdisciplinary projects focused on the first year of life.
2
Strengthen participant capacity in research-to-impact knowledge and skills.
3
Seed working groups around fundable projects and strategic alignment with ASU and community needs.
Intended Audience
Faculty
Researchers, practitioners, teams working in maternal health, early childhood development, education, policy, and related fields.
Staff
Research and program staff leading or supporting Y1-related projects.
University–Ecosystem Stakeholders
On-campus champions and regional partners.
Agenda
1
Registration
Networking Breakfast
2
Welcome & Framing Remarks
3
Foundational Lightning Talk
  • Working with the ASU Health Observatory: Data Access, Community Partnerships, and Practical Dissemination
4
Breakout Round 1
(60 Min)
3 Tracks
  • Translating Research to Action
  • Community Collaboration & Outreach
  • Data, Metrics & Dissemination
5
Foundational Lightning Talk
  • Translating Research Into Community Impact
6
Breakout Round 2
(60 Min)
3 Tracks
  • Translating Research to Action
  • Community Collaboration & Outreach
  • Data, Metrics & Dissemination
7
Closing Activities
  • Next steps
  • Y1 Summit 2026
8
Lunch
  • Enjoy Lunch On-Site to Continue Conversations or Take-Away
Breakout Tracks
Translating Research to Action
Moving research or interventions into practice, policy, or product development.
Community Collaboration & Outreach
Building or strengthening partnerships with communities and practitioners.
Data, Metrics & Dissemination
Co-creating measures, interpreting results, and sharing for real-world uptake.