Michael Stebbins, the assistant director for biotechnology in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will deliver the keynote speech at this annual meeting of Michigan’s bioscience leaders. Event includes a strolling dinner. Click here for registration and details.
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Michigan Growth Capital Symposium
Angel, seed, and growth investors will be on hand for the one of largest events of this kind in the Midwest. This year’s event includes keynote speeches, networking, panels, and 40 pre-qualified companies seeking funding. For details, click here.
New York Biotechnology Association 21st Annual Meeting
“Emergence” is the theme of this two-day conference of the New York Biotechnology Association. The meeting will feature discussions about advances in hepatitis C, oncology immunotherapy, and rheumatoid arthritis, in a panel series called “Way Cool Bio-Sci-Tech.” Keynote speakers include Prabhu Pingali, deputy director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, president of … Continue reading “New York Biotechnology Association 21st Annual Meeting”
Bootstrappers Breakfast: Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast
The Bootstrappers Breakfast has been meeting in Silicon Valley since 2003, and SKMurphy began holding the peer networking breakfasts in San Diego in late 2010. For a small fee, plus the cost of breakfast and a tip, the Bootstrappers Breakfast holds conversations about growing a business based on internal cash-flow. This is not for entrepreneurs … Continue reading “Bootstrappers Breakfast: Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast”
Reinventing Fire with Amory Lovins
Amory Lovins is reinventing fire—and CleanTECH San Diego, the California Center for Sustainable Energy, and Xconomy are bringing him to San Diego to explain how it can be done. In his latest book, Reinventing Fire, Lovins argues that it is possible for the U.S. to run in 2050—without oil, coal, or nuclear power—and in ways … Continue reading “Reinventing Fire with Amory Lovins”
PartnerConnect 2012
This three-day Thomson Reuters conference will feature hundreds of speakers from the private equity and venture capital industries, and will include an entrepreneurship track hosted by Xconomy. The Xconomy program will feature entrepreneurs from Foursquare, Fab.com, and Heartland Robotics, who will discuss their strategies. Register here.
FinTech Leaders: Navigating Rough Seas and Uncharted Courses to Great Success
MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City presents this evening panel discussion on FinTech entrepreneurship. Larry Kramer, former CEO and Founder of MarketWatch, will moderate a panel featuring Philippe Buhannic, CEO of TradingScreen, Todd Harrison, founder and CEO of Minyanville Media, Peter Lehrman, CEO of AxialMarket, and Ryan Terpstra, founder & CEO of Selerity. Register here.
NYC Startup Job Fair
This third annual job fair is designed to match up recent college graduates with startups looking to hire. Last year’s event attracted 40 startups with 300 open positions. All hiring companies and applicants must register here.
Patents 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Patents
Columbia Technology Ventures presents this workshop with Jeffrey M. Sears, associate general counsel for Columbia University. Sears will present a primer focusing on what entrepreneurs need to know to preserve patent protection on inventions. Register here.
TV and Video Going Online and Social: The Next Generation
MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City presents a panel discussion on the impact of social media on TV, with representatives from four companies that are working at that intersection. Panelists include Robert May of Ringz.TV, Sean Morgan of Critical Media, Kimber Myers of GetGlue, and Adi Sideman of YouNow. The panel will be moderated … Continue reading “TV and Video Going Online and Social: The Next Generation”
Life Science Innovation Northwest: Jeff Raikes Keynote
Life Science Innovation Northwest, the big annual investment conference hosted by the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, will be held July 11-12 this year at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Jeff Raikes, the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be a keynote speaker this year, as will Steve Burrill, the … Continue reading “Life Science Innovation Northwest: Jeff Raikes Keynote”
Seattle 2.0 Startup Awards
The annual Seattle 2.0 Startup Awards event, presented by Geekwire, will be held this year on May 3. For more information on how to register, click here.
Technology Alliance Annual Luncheon, Featuring F5 CEO John McAdam
The Technology Alliance is holding its annual “State of Technology Luncheon” on May 22, with F5 CEO John McAdam as the featured speaker. For more information on how to register, click here.
Startup Veteran’s Weekend/Hackathon
From the event site: What: TechCentralSF’s Startup Veterans Hackathon/Weekend – Co-chair Craig Newmark of craigslist and board member IAVA – Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran’s of America When: Saturday March 24th and Sunday March 25th– 9am to 10pm each day. Where: Adobe Systems , SF – 601 Townsend Street Registration Link: click here In this two-day event the … Continue reading “Startup Veteran’s Weekend/Hackathon”
San Diego Tech Scene Presents: March Mingle VIII
March Mingle is a technology-agnostic event that brings together software developers of all flavors for San Diego’s annual “Technology Woodstock,” or maybe the “Ultimate Geek Happy Hour.” Mingle is hosted by San Diego Tech Scene without sales or technical presentations, and guests are invited to talk shop, trade war stories, and munch on finger food … Continue reading “San Diego Tech Scene Presents: March Mingle VIII”
Startup Roundtable Series 9 With Esther Dyson
New York Entrepreneurs Business Network presents an evening with Esther Dyson, CEO of EDventure Holdings and an active investor in a variety of start-ups around the world. NYEBN founder Andrew Wong will interview Dyson, and there will be plenty of time for networking and drinks. Register here.
National Venture Capital Association 2012 Annual Meeting
From the event site: “Join venture capitalists from around the globe at the 2012 NVCA Annual Meeting—the largest and most well regarded venture capital industry gathering offering unparalleled opportunities to connect with leading venture capitalists, learn from successful entrepreneurs, industry veterans and thought leaders as well as be inspired by new ideas and the collective … Continue reading “National Venture Capital Association 2012 Annual Meeting”
MIT Enterprise Forum: Startup Clinic with Moving Metrics and OffTheGrid Group
OffTheGrid and Moving Metrics will practice their pitches at this Startup Clinic, held by the MIT Enterprise Forum. This venue is a fun one, too: Intrepid Labs, the new co-working space that has taken over the old Dogpatch Labs digs in Kendall Square. Sign up here to attend.
PAX East ‘Made in MA’ Party 2012
This party helps kick off the big gaming conference PAX’s third year in Boston. It’s sure to draw a packed crowd, so register here.
MTLC Breakfast Seminar: Finding the Right Way to the Cloud: Measure, Manage and Monetize for Success
This MTLC event covers the much-buzzed-about topic of cloud computing. But stay with us; it will focus on how to monetize applications run on the cloud and as a service, with perspective from Sonian, GaggleAMP, Acquia, and Yottaa. Sign up here.
MTLC Breakfast Seminar: Energy Management Technology—Poised for Takeoff
Panelists at this morning event will take a look at the role Massachusetts companies can play in the energy management landscape. Confirmed speakers thus far come from NSTAR and PepperDash. Register here.
MIT Business in Gaming Conference
MIT’s Business in Gaming conference is back for a fourth year, and nicely precedes the PAX East pre-party and conference. MIT’s event isn’t just for gamers, but will cover the more business-minded gaming subjects like corporate finance, managing startups, avoiding creative burnout, and marketing and branding strategies. Register here.
Digital Doctoring: Lowering the Cost of Healthcare Through Innovation
Connect and the West Wireless Health Institute have organized this presentation as a Frontiers in Science and Technology lecture. Dr. Joseph Smith, the institute’s chief medical and science officer, has been invited to discuss efforts to create an affordable and connected healthcare system. More information and online registration is here.
The 10th SABPA Science & Technology Forum: Frontiers in Oncology
The annual Science & Technology Forum organized by the Sino-American Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Professionals’ Association (SABPA) will focus this year on new frontiers in cancer research. Topics include translational medicine, pharmacogenetics, personalized medicine, epigenetics, cancer stem cells, preclinical models, and oncology clinical design. Opportunities and challenges present in cancer drug development in San Diego life … Continue reading “The 10th SABPA Science & Technology Forum: Frontiers in Oncology”
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, is conducting this export regulations course as a two-day, hands-on workshop for all levels of export control expertise in technology and other fields. It is the only one to be offered in San Diego in 2012. The program will cover export administration regulations, including: types … Continue reading “Complying with U.S. Export Controls”
Tuning into Wireless Health: Ideas and Opportunities in Life Sciences
The San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) has invited prominent leaders in wireless health to talk about opportunities in this emerging sector of innovation and why San Diego has become a mecca for wireless health startups. Speakers include PatientSafe Solutions President Joe Condurso, Burrill & Co. Managing Director Dirk Lammerts, Independa CEO Kian Saneii, Qualcomm Ventures … Continue reading “Tuning into Wireless Health: Ideas and Opportunities in Life Sciences”
Essential Threads: Linking Healthcare, Technology + Design
This evening event will pay a lot of attention to the look and feel of healthcare technologies like mobile apps, wearable sensors, and social networking. Speakers from the MIT Media Lab, PatientsLikeMe, WellDoc, and Mobihealth News will be on-hand to discuss trends in healthcare, technology, and design. Register here.
Investor Feedback Forum and Pitch Showdown
Ultra Light Startups presents this evening of startup pitches, feedback from experts, and networking. Nine companies will present, including Take the Interview, Dealsurf, and Favorly. Panelists include Murat Aktihanoglu of ER Accelerator, Phineas Barnes of First Round Capital, Dennis Mortensen of Visual Revenue, and Bill Reinisch of Paladin Capital Group. Register here.
Angels and Crowdfunding: Alternative Funding Sources for Bioscience Startups
NYC Tech Connect presents an evening for biotech entrepreneurs seeking tips on alternative funding sources. Panelists include Milena Adamian, founder of Life Sciences Angel Network, and Vladimir Vukicevic, co-founder of RocketHub. Register here.
The Future of Robotics in Silicon Valley and Beyond
Will robotics be the next big business in Silicon Valley? Join us for an afternoon of learning, discovery, and discussion. Robots are inhabiting our homes, helping in operating rooms and hospitals, and taking to our highways, skies, oceans, farms, and battlefields. Futurist Paul Saffo thinks they could eventually transform our economy. But what role will … Continue reading “The Future of Robotics in Silicon Valley and Beyond”
Women in Bio Kick-off Event
From the event organizers: “Join us March 22, 2012 in celebrating the launch of the new San Francisco and Bay Area chapter of Women In Bio! The event will be highlighted by our keynote speaker, Kim Popovits, the CEO of Genomic Health, a leading pioneer of personalized medicine, and one of the San Francisco Business … Continue reading “Women in Bio Kick-off Event”
WIB Greater Boston Kickoff Event
Celebrate Women in Bio’s arrival in the Boston scene with this kickoff party. Biotech leader Abbie Celniker of Eleven Biotherapeutics will be there for the evening of networking. Sign up here for the event.
SURF Incubator Open House
The new SURF Incubator, set to open this spring, offers an evening open house to tour its 15,000-square-foot incubator space, mingle, and hear about the inaugural class of startups that will be moving into the office.
Renewable Energy Policy Breakfast
The Washington Clean Technology Alliance and The Climate Trust convene a breakfast panel to discuss the financing and policy issues for renewable projects in Washington, particularly renewables like biogas that can generate carbon financing.
Washington Clean Technology Alliance Annual Meeting: Meet UW and WSU Presidents
Michael Young, the president of the University of Washington, and Elson Floyd, the president of Washington State University, will be the featured speakers at the Washington Clean Technology Association’s annual meeting on June 14th in Seattle. For more information on how to register for the event, click here.
Meet with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
The Environmental Business Cluster sponsors a morning meeting with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. From the event organizers: “Kleiner Perkin’s knack for zeroing in on the Next Big Thing has set the industry standard for venture capital investing for 40 years. At last count, KPCB has backed more than 500 ventures, including some of the … Continue reading “Meet with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers”
Positioning for the Perfect Exit in Cleantech
The Environmental Business Cluster presents an afternoon seminar on M&A strategy for cleantech companies. From the event organizers: “While 2011 was a difficult year for cleantech venture capital, cleantech mergers and acquisition activity reached record highs M&A transactions accounted for some 41.2 billion dollars, a 153% increase over 2010. As corporations continue to focus on … Continue reading “Positioning for the Perfect Exit in Cleantech”
WTIA Industry Achievement Awards
It’s one of the biggest events of the year for the Puget Sound-area technology community—the Washington Technology Industry Association‘s Industry Achievement Awards. This year’s bash, once again at the Showbox Sodo, features awards in six categories. The WTIA says this year’s awards—the 17th annual edition of the event—generated the largest number of award applications ever. On … Continue reading “WTIA Industry Achievement Awards”
The Promise of Personalized Medicine and the Challenges Ahead
Biocom is hosting John Sterling, the editor in chief of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, for a conversation about personalized medicine that is intended to address a variety of looming issues, such as dealing with lifestyle choices like smoking and obesity, how reimbursement varies among different providers in different countries, and to identify the major … Continue reading “The Promise of Personalized Medicine and the Challenges Ahead”
Greening From the Ground Up
This day-long conference will bring together community organizations from across New York City and beyond to share lessons learned in urban neighborhoods implementing healthier and more environmentally sustainable practices. Workshop topics include “growing urban agriculture,” “engaging young people in environmental justice and public health,” and “green by design: arts, culture & sustainability.” Register here.
‘Unwind’ with the San Diego Life Science Network
Join roughly 250 friends (and some new ones!) from the biotech, pharma, med device, diagnostics, and research communities in San Diego to eat, drink and connect at an informal event organized by the San Diego Life Science Network. Event sponsor Thomson Reuters will raffle off a Kindle Fire! More information and online registration is here.
Dean Kamen: ‘Our Bright Future Belongs to the Innovators’
The San Diego Chapter of ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientist) is hosting inventor Dean Kamen as the ARCS Foundation 2012 Scientist of the Year. Since the San Diego chapter was founded in 1985, it has issued a total of nearly $7.2 million in college financial awards to 966 graduate and undergraduate scholars attending San … Continue reading “Dean Kamen: ‘Our Bright Future Belongs to the Innovators’”
Customer Service Hero Tour with Zendesk and Zappos
San Francisco-based help desk software maker Zendesk offers “a jam-packed day of learning, networking and general good-times with fellow customer support and help desk heroes.” Information and registration here.
Silicon Alley Battlefield Series 14
Join NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) for an evening of pitches and networking. Panelists include Matt Harris of Village Ventures, Marc H. Michel of Metamorphic Ventures. Steve Schlafman of Lerer Ventures, and William Peng of Raptor Ventures. Register here.
Blog World & New Media Expo
This conference, held in conjunction with Book Expo America, will feature three days of networking, discussions, and a trade show for bloggers and new media professionals. Speakers include Peter Shankman of Vocus, Andraz Tori of Zemanta, and Jelena Woehr of Yahoo! All attendees get free access to BEA, too. Register here.
SDVG’s 10th Annual Venture Summit
The San Diego Venture Group has organized this half-day conference as a showcase for local startups, with major presentations and discussions that cover a range of industry trends and concerns. Hundreds attended last year’s summit, which featured XPrize Foundation founder and CEO Peter Diamandis. More information and online registration is here.
A Private Showing of ‘Something Ventured’
The San Diego Venture Group has arranged a private showing of the film, “Something Ventured,” the story of how the venture industry emerged over several decades to become the engine of innovation in Silicon Valley, and a key driver of economic growth in the 20th century. Told by the visionary risk-takers who made it happen, … Continue reading “A Private Showing of ‘Something Ventured’”
Cloud Computing: The Next Generation
MIT Enterprise Forum of NYC presents this evening panel on the future of cloud computing. Topics include challenges for early adopters, funding opportunities, and the different flavors of cloud computing. Speakers include Joe Berding of Xerox Cloud Sales, Andrew Davis, CEO of Gage Networks, and Roger Krakoff, managing partner at Cloud Capital Partners. Register here.
Mobile Matchup
The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan and Bizdom U are hosting this meeting, which is designed to build relationships between mobile developers and entrepreneurs in a series of three-minute meetings (similar to the speed dating format). To register, click here.
SI Detroit Kickoff Meeting
Glenn Oliver, CEO of H2bid, is launching a new quarterly meeting for software and Internet entrepreneurs in Detroit. The purpose of the meeting is to network, share information, and support one another. The first meeting will feature a panel of venture capitalists, who will discuss building an Information Technology sector in metro Detroit. For more … Continue reading “SI Detroit Kickoff Meeting”