CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Research Park is celebrating the grand opening of Mondelēz FutureLab.

Mondelēz FutureLab, one of the world’s largest snack companies, has opened an innovation center at the University of Illinois Research Park. Mondelēz FutureLab aims to leverage forward-thinking perspectives from students across multiple disciplines. By leveraging the abilities and unfiltered imagination of students, Mondelēz seeks to identify disruptive concepts, experiment with emerging technologies, and challenge conventional product development processes.

The grand opening will feature company leadership and a welcome from university, city representatives. The event takes place on Wednesday, April 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at 2021 S. First Street, Champaign, on the Second Floor. Remarks and ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00 p.m.