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Catalyzing Growth through
Regional Innovation Clusters (RICs) - Registration open
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Global CONNECT Summit will examine regional innovation clusters and their impact on commercializing research discoveries.
The three-day program will explore the successful stories and potential behind academic partnerships, new business models and the critical role of government. Also planned for attendees are two special innovation entertainment events (see below for details).
The key to regional innovation success are the new financing models that are emerging. There will be two sessions devoted to discussing these new models along with panels on building organizations that can successfully support Regional Innovation Clusters plus keynotes from notable authorities.
LOCATION
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, atop the bluffs of La Jolla, California, overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean.
CONFERENCE DATES
Wednesday, December 7 thru Friday, December 9, 2011
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
Role of Policy: IP, R&D, research funding, regulations and tax incentives
New Financing Models: early stage development, seed, Angel, venture capital, loans, grants, academic partnerships, government-backed ventures, investor tax incentives, distributed partnering, IP-backed financing
Academic Research Institutions: funding, incubators, technology transfer and proof of concept centers
Commercial Organizations Building RICs: translational research centers, business accelerators and commercial incubators
Programming that Works: mentoring, education, networking and recognition programs for entrepreneurs
INNOVATION ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED
Network with 450 San Diego life sciences, clean-tech, high tech and communication innovators at Innovation Night at the La Jolla Playhouse. After gourmet food and conversation, enjoy the ground breaking rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar at this top Tony Award winning La Jolla Playhouse, which is recognized as one of America's top regional theatres and has sent 18 productions to Broadway. (Ticket included in your conference fee.)
2011 CONNECT Most Innovative New Product Awards Showcase and Ceremony - In Academy Awards™ style, MIP showcases the most innovative new products in the San Diego region in eight clusters of innovation to an audience of 800 business leaders. Also honored are two extraordinary individuals in life sciences and technology and a technology or product that has had a major impact on our quality of life. (Ticket included in your conference fee.)
Click here for Summit agenda (working draft).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Participating in this year's summit will be leading regional innovation cluster organizations, accelerators, incubators, economic development councils, government policymakers, tech transfer officers, corporate leaders and venture capitalists.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Hear from experts at leading research institutions, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, industry leaders, and founders of top ranked proof of concepts centers, accelerators and incubators, along with public policymakers and leading authors. (As speakers and keynoters are confirmed, they will be added to the event website.)
CONTACTS
Summit Manager:
Karen Winston
Director, Affiliate Programs
CONNECT
kwinston@connect.org
858-964-1346 |
Registration Questions?
Madelaine Holden
Senior Program Coordinator
CONNECT
mholden@connect.org
858-964-1335 |
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