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Cutting-edge technologies at the intersection of the internet of things, connected health, and smart buildings are providing an opportunity to rethink our relationship with wellness at home and work. On September 24, 2020, UVA Engineering's Link Lab is hosting conversations on key research questions that will enable a “well” society, made possible by smart spaces. This Link Lab 2020 Research Day will assemble academic researchers, industry leaders, and government stakeholders to present the most promising ideas across three topics: Foundations of Smart Spaces and Sensors, Responsible Data Dynamics and Driving Wellness Outcomes. 8-8:30 a.m.: Registration and Networking Coffee 8:30-8:45 a.m.:Jack Stankovic,Director of UVA Engineering Link LabSupporting the Revolution in Multi-Disciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems Research and Education 8:45-9:15 a.m.:Steve Downs,Chief Technology Officer, Robert Wood Johnson FoundationHow a Health-Positive Approach to Tech Could Make Our Lives Healthier 9:15-9:45 a.m.:Whitney Gray,Senior Vice President, International Well Being InstituteThe Well Building Standard 9:45-10:05 a.m.:Arsalan Heydarian,Assistant Professor, Engineering Systems and Environment, University of VirginiaInfrastructure for Enhancing Occupant Experience and Building Operations 10:10-10:30 a.m.: Link Lab Student ShowcaseUVA Engineering Link Lab students and graduate researchers will present one minute flashtalks on their work 10:30-11 a.m.: Student Posters and Transition to BreakoutsPoster sessions allowing guests to interact with UVA Engineering Link Lab students and graduate researchers