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Today, robotic helicopters, insect robots and ground-based systems are capable of missions once shown only in science fiction movies. Advances in materials, science, electric motors, semiconductors, nanotechnology, 3D printing, wireless devices, and network technology are making robotics a reality. CommNexus has arranged for Charles Bergan, vice president for engineering at Qualcomm, to discuss what Qualcomm … Continue reading “The Robotics Era Arrives”

Biocom is reprising this popular discussion on communicating successfully with the Food and Drug Administration. This will be a highly interactive session discussing the challenges and opportunities of dealing with the FDA, both from a company perspective and the perspective of those who have been on the reviewer side of the table. More information and … Continue reading “What the FDA Says… and What the Company Hears”

The one-day BioBriefing course provides a concise overview of the key concepts of modern biology and an introduction to the technology and terminology used in the biotech and medical device industries. Classes are specifically geared toward the non-science professional who needs to better understand industry terminology, science, techniques and issues. More information and online registration … Continue reading “Biotech Briefing for Non-Scientists”

Too many organizations today suffer from silo-centric behavior and intra-organizational conflict. And yet most don’t understand what’s holding them back from achieving outstanding performance. Consultant Karen Martin explains how value stream mapping can unleash the full potential of an organization and deliver greater customer value, increased profit margins, and create fulfilling work environments. More information … Continue reading “Value Stream Transformation Through Leadership Alignment and Holistic Design”

Connect SME has organized this luncheon workshop to review typical challenges associated with logistics and lead time management with China based suppliers. Topics include sourcing, supply chain management, lessons learned, common pitfalls, success stories and best practices. More information and online registration is here.

The MIT Enterprise Forum has organized this event for entrepreneurs, startup founders, CEOs, and others who are interested in braving the waters of private equity investments. More information and online registration is here.

Larry Smarr, Founding Director of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2), and a defacto evangelist for the Quantified Self movement is the designated moderator in this discussion. The San Diego chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum is sponsoring this event to ask: What is the Quantified Self movement and why are fitness … Continue reading “The “Quantified Self” Movement”

Some of the most successful CEOs and company founders in the industry will come together for a candid discussion on financing trends among life sciences startups. These premier speakers will share their insights in terms of funding trends, problems to avoid when raising capital, and who they would recommend partnering with in order to flourish. … Continue reading “Janssen Labs “Trends in Financing” Annual Holiday Event”

The first San Diego Mini Maker Faire is part teach-in and part festival for the people who create, build, design, tinker, modify, hack, invent, or simply make something. Mini Maker Faires are independently-organized and community-driven events created with the permission of Make magazine and organizers of the flagship Maker Faires. The San Diego event is … Continue reading “San Diego Mini Maker Faire”

Synthetic biologist and human genome pioneer J. Craig Venter will deliver the keynote address at the BIO Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. The eighth annual conference is dedicated solely to the growth of the industrial biotechnology and bioenergy sectors in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. More information and online registration is … Continue reading “Bio Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy”

The Agile Startup authors Jeff Scheinrock and Matt Richter-Sand, both instructors of entrepreneurship at UCLA, convene this full-day seminar to cover the 13 critical steps entrepreneurs need to take to turn their idea into a profitable business. If you have an idea for a business, and a burning desire to make that business a reality, … Continue reading “The Agile Startup and Foolproof Business Seminar”

Biocom and CommNexus have joined forces to organize a panel discussion about “connected health,” and how it can be used to support chronic disease management. For example, what are the opportunities for new technologies as the U.S. transitions from the fee-for-service business model to a population management based model for affordable care organizations? What is … Continue reading “Connected Health and Collaboration: Payers, Providers & Technologists”

The 2013 Bioinspiration Conference convenes to accelerate development of nature’s solutions. Since 2009, leading industry, academic and biomimicry practitioners have convened at the San Diego Zoo to continue a collaborative journey bridging natural discovery with development, financing, and business licensing. The program will be held at the San Diego Zoo and the Prado on Balboa … Continue reading “2013 Bioinspiration Conference at the Prado and San Diego Zoo”

The EV Quorum Car Club is hosting an “Electric Car Guest Drive” event in San Diego. Participants may drive six different electric cars including the Tesla Model S. This family-friendly event features educational exhibits about electric cars, charging systems and solar car charging systems. More information and online registration can be found here. Invitation and … Continue reading “Test Drive the Tesla and Other EVs”