Public Policy Events

Upcoming Events

February 2, 2012
Innovation 101: Technology and Innovation in Life-Sciences Research
Accelerating the Commercialization of an anti-cancer biotech innovation


Past Events

December 14, 2011
CONNECT presents a Public Policy Forum with USPTO Director David Kappos
A Review of the America Invents Act and its impact on the USPTO

October 18, 2011
Innovation 101: Technology and Innovation in Proof of Concept Centers
Accelerating the Commercialization of University Innovation

May 26, 2011
Public Policy Forum – Structuring and Financing the Cleantech Deal

February 24, 2011
Capitol Hill Briefing Innovation 101: Technology and Innovation in the Biofuel Industry

January 25, 2011
Public Policy Forum – Wireless Healthcare Reimbursement and Regulation – Practical Approaches to Wireless Health Innovation: Diagnostics, Delivery & Cost

November 9, 2010
Public Policy Forum – PTO's Proposed Three-Track Examination Process: A Review of the Benefits and Pitfalls Featuring United States Patent & Trademark Office Commissioner for Patents, Robert Stoll

September 30, 2010
Public Policy Forum – The Obama Administration Innovation Policy Featuring U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, John Fernandez

September 14, 2010
Capitol Hill Briefing – Innovation 101: Technology and Innovation in the Action & Sport Industry, featuring Hall of Famer, Bill Walton




CONNECT gives innovators a voice in the public policy decision-making process and is an advocate on behalf of early stage companies on issues affecting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Julia Brown

Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, University of California




Public Policy Contact:


Timothy Tardibono
Policy Director and Chief Counsel
Email: timothy@connect.org
Phone: (202) 412-7791
Fax: (202) 974-6366

Jessie Womble
State & Local Public Policy Manager
Email: jwomble@connect.org
Phone: (858) 964-1352
Fax: (858) 964-1301

San Diego
Office Address

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite A124
La Jolla, CA 92037

Mailing Address
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite A124
La Jolla, CA 92037

Washington DC
Office Address

University of California Washington Center
1608 Rhode Island Ave
Suite 245
Washington DC, 20036