It seems only appropriate that the San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) has partnered with the American Chemical Society (ACS) for this event, a forum that outlines the benefits and issues of industry partnerships and introduces the ACS’s new Entrepreneurial Resources Center. The SDEE also has arranged an opportunity for local startups to make presentations to … Continue reading “Investor & Partnership Forum for Early Stage Life Sciences Startups”
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Mobile Madness New York Tomorrow Afternoon—Hope You Can Make It
We are down to the wire for our Mobile Madness New York half-day forum tomorrow afternoon—Xconomy’s first mobile event in the Big Apple. We hope you can grab a ticket—we have special rates for students, and anyone at a startup. The event takes place from 2-5:30pm at the Microsoft Technology Center in midtown. Get your … Continue reading “Mobile Madness New York Tomorrow Afternoon—Hope You Can Make It”
CEO New York Conference, Hosted by Boston Biotech
Sponsored by Boston Biotech Conference, the NY CEO Conference is one of a series of thought-leader forums for senior biotechnology and pharmaceutical executives. The hosts include the CEOs of Acorda Therapeutics and Regeneron and among the speakers will be represenatives of leading investment funds and research universities. Details and registration information can be found here.
JDRF Silicon Valley Summit
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, with sponsorship from Latham & Watkins, hosts its fourth annual summit in Silicon Valley, with a focus on healthcare reimbursement. From the event description: “Healthcare reimbursement affects all of us. The cost of insurance premiums along with the freedom of patients and providers to decide the best plan of care … Continue reading “JDRF Silicon Valley Summit”
MichBio Bio Mixer
Bioscience professionals are invited to come talk shop with their peers at this casual networking event. To register, click here.
CEED Microloan Orientation
Small businesses in need of financing who are facing obstacles in obtaining loans are invited to this meeting. Learn more about the requirements and process necessary to apply and obtain a microloan from the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED). For more information, contact [email protected].
Ann Arbor Open Coffee
Entrepreneurs, investors, and those who work in innovative sectors like cleantech, IT, and life sciences are invited to this free networking event. Click here for details.
Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship
This event unites entrepreneurs, investors, students, government officials, service providers, and other members of the business community to highlight and promote entrepreneurship in the Great Lakes region. Program includes panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking, a pitch competition, and a keynote speech by Xconomist Terry Cross. For details, click here.
BOOM! The New Economy Presents “DIY Marketing”
The organization for entrepreneurs age 50 and older is hosting this networking discussion, featuring Karen Cameron of Action Advertising Agency. To learn more, click here.
Life Sciences Summit 2012
The Life Sciences Summit is a translational sciences partnering meeting dedicated to fostering collaborations to accelerate the development of next-generation therapeutics. The Summit is all about building innovative partnerships, accelerating development, reducing risk, and fueling product pipelines to bring new options to patients in need. Speakers and panelists include key opinion leaders from industry, academia, … Continue reading “Life Sciences Summit 2012”
NYSSA Life Sciences Conference
The New York Society of Security Analysts Life Sciences meeting provides an overview/outlook of the life sciences sector by Yigal Nochomovitz, Vice President of Biotech Equity Research at Morgan Stanley, followed by presentations from executives of ten emerging/mid-cap publicly traded companies developing new drugs, devices, and technologies. They will provide updates about their business, pipelines, and … Continue reading “NYSSA Life Sciences Conference”
Writing Your First Android App
From General Assembly Boston: Info and registration here. Instructor: Morgan Bickle, Co-founder and CTO of Kinvey Thinking of launching an app in Android? This intermediate-level class will walk students through the process of building an Android app that goes a few steps beyond “Hello World”. Specifically, this class will cover: —Setting up a development environment … Continue reading “Writing Your First Android App”
CloudBeat 2012
It’s VentureBeat’s annual cloud computing conference. From the event site: “Now in its second year, CloudBeat is again assembling the biggest names in the cloud’s evolving story and asking them the questions that you need answered. Unlike nearly all other cloud events, the customers themselves are front and center. Their discussions with vendors and other … Continue reading “CloudBeat 2012”
Hitting the Jackpot in Mobile App Development
Mobile apps have inspired a huge new class of entrepreneurs and spawning a multibillion-dollar industry. But as The New York Times recently reported, the app developers who are barely eking out a living far outnumber the few who hit it big with sales of $1 million or more. CommNexus has asked some of San Diego’s … Continue reading “Hitting the Jackpot in Mobile App Development”
On Analytics and Using Twitter As A Data Source
The UC Riverside Department of Computer Science and Engineering is studying the problem of correlating micro-blogging activity with stock-market events, defined as changes in the price and traded volume of stocks. Specifically, they collect messages related to a number of companies, and they search for correlations between stock-market events for those companies and features extracted … Continue reading “On Analytics and Using Twitter As A Data Source”
SDEE End of Year Holiday Social
The San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange is hosting its annual holiday social this year at Alexandria Real Estate Equities new Nautilus Campus facility. More information and online registration is here.
Janssen Labs’ 8th Annual Holiday Party & Panel on ‘Funding in Biotech’
Hear from some of the most successful CEOs and company founders for a candid discussion on the future of life science investing in the coming year. Panelists include: 5AM Ventures, Receptos, Plexxikon, Edison Pharmaceuticals, and Wellspring Biosciences. The panel will be followed by a holiday celebration and networking reception. More information and online registration is … Continue reading “Janssen Labs’ 8th Annual Holiday Party & Panel on ‘Funding in Biotech’”
Janssen Labs Bench to Boardroom Lecture Series
Join Prescience for lunch to hear from David Kirn, a global leader in the clinical research and development of oncolytic viruses for cancer. Kirn will talk about Jennerex Biotherapeutics, one of the Bay Area’s most promising clinical-stage biotherapeutics companies. Jennerex’s lead product is currently in a Phase 2b clinical trial for hepatocellular carcinoma and Phase … Continue reading “Janssen Labs Bench to Boardroom Lecture Series”
Digital In-store Shopping: Re-imagining How We Shop
Smart-phones, tablets, and in-store digital displays have dramatically changed the consumer’s path to purchase. Retailers have taken notice and are wooing shoppers with interactive experiences at the point of purchase. They are competing to capture consumer mind share, and share of wallet, by delivering meaningful and relevant content that’s personalized to meet the unique needs … Continue reading “Digital In-store Shopping: Re-imagining How We Shop”
InSourcing, Outsourcing, and Capital Deployment
Facing limited capital, an aggressive competitive environment and tight capital markets, biopharma companies are facing the same question: Do you build capabilities in house, or do you seek outside expertise and outsource around your core competencies? Once that decision has been made, how do the capital markets view those management plays when looking at a … Continue reading “InSourcing, Outsourcing, and Capital Deployment”
What Comes Next with Biosimilars: The Real Potential
The Affordable Care Act created a pathway for FDA approval of biosimilars, and the agency has been developing the rules that will govern this new area. Biocom has organized a discussion about the challenges state and federal authorities face in creating a system that will work for both biosimilar innovators and manufacturers. This session offers … Continue reading “What Comes Next with Biosimilars: The Real Potential”
What it Will Take to Increase Wireless Network Capacity by 1,000x
Mobile networks represent the biggest technology platform in the history of mankind and mobile devices are becoming a primary gateway for interactions with other people, media consumption and even content creation. The cellular infrastructure, originally designed to carry voice traffic, now must also support web access, social networking, connected applications, interactive gaming, online shopping, internet … Continue reading “What it Will Take to Increase Wireless Network Capacity by 1,000x”
Xconomy Forum: Mobile Madness Motor City
A mere five years since the iPhone was introduced, mobile computing has transformed how we live our daily lives. But what are the emerging opportunities and strategies for innovators as this diverse sector really ramps up? How will the next five years play out as devices and applications are seamlessly integrated into everything do—whether at … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: Mobile Madness Motor City”
BOOM! The New Economy Year-End Meeting
This organization for entrepreneurs age 50 and older will hold its year-end meeting. Topic TBA. To learn more, click here.
FuturTech
The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, the School of Engineering, and the School of Information combine to host the university’s premier technology conference. Activities include keynote speakers, discussions, and a startup demo showcase. For details and registration, click here.
Market Research Workshop
Participants will learn how to use electronic and print library resources to conduct market research and business-to-business research. Free and open to the public. Click here for details.
24th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
Senior management teams from the healthcare industry’s leading companies give presentations to some 1500 attendees, including institutional investors, equity portfolio managers and research analysts from the U.S., Europe and Asia. Details and registration information can be found here.
Forbes Healthcare Summit 2012
The theme of the conference is Healthcare in America: Prescription for Change, and the program focuses on finding solutions that will place US healthcare on a sustainable track. Leaders from the highest levels of their fields will take part,, including Food & Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, to provide a unique networking opportunity. Information on … Continue reading “Forbes Healthcare Summit 2012”
North American International Auto Show
One of the world’s premier automobile shows, the NAIAS is where global automakers come together to debut new vehicles and products and discuss the state of the auto industry. For more information, click here.
Entre-SLAM
Entrepreneurs will share their true stories in this storytelling competition, MOTH style, with the theme “Taking the Leap.” Advanced registration required; click here for details.
Ann Arbor SPARK’s Business Law & Order Series
Participants in this series will gain helpful legal information as it pertains to starting a business. This session focuses on how to get funded with a special crowdfunding update. Click here for registration and details.
Entrepreneurship Hour with Diana and Julie Verdugo
The fouders of Gemela Designs, a startup fashion label in Southeast Michigan, will discuss how they built their business. Free and open to the public.
Technology Open House
ePrize, the digital engagement and marketing company, is hosting a technology open house, which is an opportunity for attendees to speak with the ePrize team and learn more about a number of career opportunities.The company is looking to fill open positions in software engineering, quality assurance, front-end web development, technical project management, and systems support. Those interested … Continue reading “Technology Open House”
Funding the Best in Global Innovation
Worldwide Investor Network brings premier NYC-based investors together with promising technology startups from around the world for this two day event, which includes mentoring and networking opportunities, speaker panels, and startup pitches designed to identify and accelerate funding for participating enterprises. Registration details are here.
Startup Veterans’ Weekend Hackathon
From the event website: In this two-day event the tech community in SF will come together to support our returning Iraq/Afghan veterans. Teams of approximately 5-10 people will be formed with a variety of skills -the vets can have the idea, help with business plan, marketing or just sit in to audit/participate for educational purposes … Continue reading “Startup Veterans’ Weekend Hackathon”
Verge Greenbuild Conference
VERGE brings together business innovators, entrepreneurs, and leading public officials to illuminate the opportunities for radical efficiencies created through technology advancements in energy, buildings and transportation. Details and registration here.
Women in Bio Holiday Party 2012
From the Women in Bio event site: “Please join us in celebrating the season at our annual Holiday Party, December 5, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PDT at CuriOdyssey Museum in San Mateo, CA. You won’t want to miss this warm and festive event where you can network and share the holiday spirit … Continue reading “Women in Bio Holiday Party 2012”
Founder Friday Detroit Launch
Women 2.0 is expanding its signature networking event, Founder Friday, to the city of Detroit. Founder Friday is designed to promote the creation of new networks among aspiring female entrepreneurs, current female entrepreneurs, and female investors in innovative cities globally. Both men and women are invited to attend Founder Friday, which is free and open to … Continue reading “Founder Friday Detroit Launch”
Global Entrepreneurship Week New App Idea Pitch Competition
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Be Blessed Career Consulting is hosting a pitch competition for mobile app business ideas. The winner will receive $250 toward the creation of their new business app, free online entrepreneurial training for 30 days, and private consultations with industry leaders in mobile app development. To learn more, call (877) 733-3268. … Continue reading “Global Entrepreneurship Week New App Idea Pitch Competition”
Mobile Monday: Driving Revenue From Mobile Technology
Greg Carfine, Director of Global Monetization Solutions for the Baltimore-based Millennial Media, and Fred Kopplow, Director of Marketing and Business Development for the Frontier Computer Corporation, will be on hand to deliver presentations to mobile app developers and marketers about how to drive sales and revenue. The event is free, but registration is required; click here … Continue reading “Mobile Monday: Driving Revenue From Mobile Technology”
IMPACT 2013 hosted by Automation Alley
At this half-day afternoon event, network and learn how to create the greatest impact with your business. For details and registration, click here.
New Paradigms to Fund Biotech
Dennis Purcell of Aisling Capital is hosting the “New Paradigms to Fund Biotech” conference in San Francisco Jan. 8-9. For more information, click here.
JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, the biggest annual investment event in biotech, returns to San Francisco’s Union Square this year January 7-10. See more information here.
WebInnoMobile
Web Innovators Group + Mobile Monday: Info and registration here. Rather than the “typical” WebInno program featuring a broad set of seed stage startups leveraging Web & mobile technologies, this Web Innovators Group + Mobile Monday event will feature early stage companies which are taking a “mobile first” approach. Register above to join us for … Continue reading “WebInnoMobile”
The Big Data Revolution
A Joint Conference between MIT-CHIEF and NECINA: Information and registration here. Big Data has become one of the most important technology trends driving business growth and innovation. According to the MassTLC Big Data report, Boston alone now features nearly 100 companies engaged in Big Data technology, plus some 20 startups still in stealth mode! Join … Continue reading “The Big Data Revolution”
The Impact of the JOBS Act on IPOs for Life Sciences Companies
Title I of the JOBS Act, which was signed into law in April of this year, represents a sea change in (1) the US initial public offering process and (2) the regulatory regime applicable to almost all newly public companies. Mark Roeder, Global Co-chair of the Life Sciences Industry Group of Latham & Watkins, will … Continue reading “The Impact of the JOBS Act on IPOs for Life Sciences Companies”
MITX Interactive Awards 2012
The MITX Interactive Awards is the largest and most prestigious awards competition in the country for interactive and web innovations and celebrates the best marketing and creative accomplishments emerging from New England. Join MITX to see What’s Next in the digital world. Information and registration here.
NWEN Entrepreneur University
The latest installment of Northwest Entrepreneur Network’s Entrepreneur University features keynotes from an interesting spectrum of Seattle-area businesspeople: Cranium CEO Richard Tait, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream owner Molly Moon Neitzel, and Jawfish Games CEO Phil Gordon. The program also includes tracks of presentations on launching and running businesses, along with the latest trends in entrepreneurship, … Continue reading “NWEN Entrepreneur University”
Xconomy Forum: Mobile Madness Northwest
How will the next few years play out as devices and applications are seamlessly integrated into everything we do—whether at home, work, or play? Join us for this half-day forum of interactive talks and chats that will showcase top investors, entrepreneurs, and executives tackling the next big ideas in mobile computing—from big data and commerce … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: Mobile Madness Northwest”
Connect with Connect: Who is Going Global?
Entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, capital providers, and professional service providers will have the opportunity to connect with over 400 of the top business leaders in the region across all innovation industries, many of whom are actively exporting to or doing research in other countries and making a global impact. Hosted by Connect and Knobbe Martens, Connect … Continue reading “Connect with Connect: Who is Going Global?”