From the event organizers: Convergence Forum West explores the increasing overlaps and interactions between the worlds of biotech, pharma, medical devices, and the Internet. It’s only for founders, CEOs, VC partners, and senior executives. This year, we’ll hear from Mark Barrett of J&J and Mike McCully of Elan about how and where they look for innovation… about the strategies of … Continue reading “Convergence Forum West: The Life Sciences Leaders Forum”
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KOR-US M2M Device & Solutions Conference
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency hosts this day-long conference, which is designed to unite the community of business and technical leaders building next generation M2M solutions. Participants will learn and share market opportunities, development and marketing processes, and M2M applications. One-on-one partnering meeting sessions will also be available and coordinated through KOTRA. Register here.
WIMA NFC USA
From the event site: “WIMA is THE global event with a proven track record exclusively dedicated to NFC [near field communications] technology and the name of confidence for hundreds of companies who have attended our event in Monaco over the past 5 years. WIMA brings together industry leaders, start-up companies, application developers, service providers, standards … Continue reading “WIMA NFC USA”
Cocktails and Contributions: WTIA Event
The Washington Technology Industry Association will be holding its holiday party Nov. 30 aboard The Royal Argosy Cruise Ship. For more information, click here.
Predictions 2012
Which company will be next year’s big acquisition? Will the IPO market pick up? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Washington Technology Industry Association’s annual predictions event. Frank Artale of Ignition Partners, Bruce Chizen of Voyager Capital, RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser, and Dan Rosen of the Alliance of Angels will … Continue reading “Predictions 2012”
GeekWire Gala: The Year in Geek
Geekwire is hosting its gala event “The Year in Geek,” on Dec. 8 to honor technology newsmakers in the Northwest. For more information on how to register, click here.
Working With the U.S. Military: Washington Clean Tech Alliance Event
The Washington Clean Technology Alliance is organizing an event on working with the U.S. military on Dec. 7. Sean Murphy of the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition, John Plaza of Imperium Renewables, and Tim Vinopal of Boeing are among the featured speakers. For more information on how to register, click here.
StartupBus: Accelerate
This six-hour intensive workshop is designed for entrepreneurs at all levels. Among the topics discussed will be crafting a pitch, finding investors, revenue generation, “Demo Driven Development,” and marketing. Facilitators include Igor Lebovic, head of About.com’s CalorieCount team, marketing and digital consultant Brian Fountain, and Subjot founder Chris Carella. Register here.
How to Get Your First Million Users
General Assembly presents an evening with Michael Geer, founder of Badoo, who will share key lessons learned from idea-stage through its current status as a booming network with 100 million users and $100 million in revenue. Topics will include successful product design, viral marketing, and achieving rapid global growth. Register here.
NYEBN Startup Pitch Series
New York Entrepreneurs Business Network hosts this evening of pitches and judging, plus pizza and drinks. The panel of judges includes Geoff Schneider, managing partner at Cava Capital; Kirill Sheynkman, managing director at RTP Ventures; Maneesh Sagar, managing partner at Visium; and Sachin Jade, managing partner at Klifer Capital. Register here.
Riverside Chats Speaker Series: Technology Transfer
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Office of Technology Development hosts this panel discussion on how to work with your technology transfer office. Speakers include Kathleen Denis, associate v.p. at the Rockefeller University Office of Technology Transfer; Andrew Maslow, director of the Office of Technology Development at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; and Brian Kelly, director of technology … Continue reading “Riverside Chats Speaker Series: Technology Transfer”
TEDx Columbia Engineering
Columbia University’s independently organized TED event will be a day filled with presentations on innovation in areas ranging from organic chemistry to economics, and from engineering to entertainment. The three sessions—health, sustainability, and technology information–will allow attendees to learn about the latest ideas in these field as well as how to convert their inventions into … Continue reading “TEDx Columbia Engineering”
Founding a Life Sciences Company
Learn the legal and accounting aspects of starting up a life sciences company at this lunchtime seminar sponsored by Columbia Technology Ventures. The event will cover such topics as choice of entity, allocating the rights of equity owners, accounting issues and projections, and negotiations between owners and investors on valuation. Speakers include Stephen M. Goodman, … Continue reading “Founding a Life Sciences Company”
Diary of a Leader: An Evening with Abbie Celniker
Eleven Biotherapeutics CEO Abbie Celniker will share insights on her career path at this evening event put on by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Boston chapter. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Sign up here.
2011 MIT Energy Finance Forum
Venture capitalist Ray Rothrock will kick off the MIT Energy Finance Forum. The rest of the day includes panels on energy topics such as nuclear, oil and gas, renewables, energy efficiency, and technology commercialization. Register here.
TEDx Women: The Conversation Continues
Women in Bio, a biotech industry networking group for women, is helping organize the local version of TEDx Women on Dec. 1. For more information on the local event, and the international scope of what TEDx Women is working on that day, click here.
DrinksOnTap 11 – Pre-Holiday Edition
Mobile developers can network and show off their apps at this informal event. Sign up here to get into the mix.
2nd Annual Punchbowl Mixer
Punchbowl is putting its party planning skills to the test with this networking event for area Web entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and marketers. RSVP here to make sure you get on the list.
Acceleration 2011: Nutter Early Stage Life Sciences Conference
Speakers from Pfizer, Novartis, Atlas Venture, Longwood Founders Fund, SR One, Halloran Consulting Group, Concert Pharmaceuticals and more will assemble at this half-day life sciences conference. It’s targeted at med device, pharma, and biotech entrepreneurs, executives, and angel, seed, and venture capital investors. Register here.
2011 World Conference on Mass Customization, Personalization and Co-Creation
The theme of the 2011 World Conference on Mass Customization, Personalization and Co-Creation is “Bridging Mass Customization & Open Innovation.” Information here, registration here.
Plug and Play Winter Expo
Plug and Play Tech Center writes with this event description: “Plug and Play Winter EXPO features Omid Kordestani and Ron Conway as speakers! Looking for innovation? You are invited to Plug and Play’s Winter EXPO on December 8th. Join us for an exclusive peek at emerging technologies, rapid-fire pitches, live demos and networking at Winter EXPO. … Continue reading “Plug and Play Winter Expo”
Ten Startups That Raised $100 Million Have 100 Startup Tech Jobs
SweetLabs, a venture-backed Web 2.0 startup in downtown San Diego, and nine other San Diego tech startups will host and sponsor an event for software industry job seekers. The event is free for qualified local product managers, developers, and designers interested in new job opportunities. The evening will begin with a fireside chat between San … Continue reading “Ten Startups That Raised $100 Million Have 100 Startup Tech Jobs”
Case Studies in Corporate Valuations
Through a series of “real world” case studies and interactive group discussion, this program is intended to cover a range of valuation issues and topics, including intellectual property, M&A deals, and private shareholder agreements, among other things. More information and online registration is here.
Optimizing Websites, Social Media, and Mobile Devices
Websites are becoming more interactive and social media and mobile applications are impacting brand awareness and sales. Connect has organized a highly interactive presentation to cover websites, social media, and mobile computing—including related opportunities and potential pitfalls. This session is focusing on mobile devices. More information and online registration is here.
Showcase for Life Sciences Summer Institute and Introductory Life Sciences Experience
Meet the next generation of scientists and life sciences industry professionals. Biocom is hosting the LSSI and ILSE showcase to network with colleagues and celebrate with students and teachers. Online registration is here.
The Venture Capital Outlook in 2012
The San Diego Venture Group is kicking off the New Year with an expert panel of startup prognosticators to make their forecasts for 2012. Doors open and networking begins at 7 a.m. Online registration is here.
Getting Off the Ground: The Year in Review and a Celebration of Success
Bring your good cheer for a holiday celebration of the entrepreneurs who closed the new round, the startup skipper who sold the company, and the venture partner who raised a new fund. The San Diego Venture Group is hosting David Kabakoff of Sofinnova Ventures, Joe Milana of Opera Solutions, Bob Baltera of Almira Pharmaceuticals, and … Continue reading “Getting Off the Ground: The Year in Review and a Celebration of Success”
Life Sciences Innovation at the Janssen Labs and What it Takes to Get Funded
Prescience International CEO Melinda Richter will discuss the formation of the Janssen Labs for innovation at the Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development center in La Jolla. Afterward, the San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE) has scheduled a panel of speakers, focused on tips and strategies that help to find and secure funding. Register online … Continue reading “Life Sciences Innovation at the Janssen Labs and What it Takes to Get Funded”
Public Policy Forum with USPTO Director David Kappos
After several years of legislative modifications, patent reform has finally passed Congress and was signed by the President. The “America Invents Act” makes sweeping changes to the American patent system not seen since the Founding Fathers enshrined intellectual property protection into the U.S. Constitution. Now that the law has passed, the United States Patent and … Continue reading “Public Policy Forum with USPTO Director David Kappos”
The New Prescription: How IT Is Transforming Medicine
Advances in information technology and telemedicine are fueling a dramatic transformation that will empower patients/consumers and catalyze a giant qualitative improvement in healthcare delivery. A panel of experts from across the health care continuum will offer a glimpse inside one of the most exciting new sectors of the life sciences industry and the revolutionary changes … Continue reading “The New Prescription: How IT Is Transforming Medicine”
Future of Robotics Summit
Reps from robotics research institutions around the state will take the stage at this MTLC event. Demos and tours of robotics research labs will follow the panels. Register here.
TechStars for a Day—San Francisco
TechStars is on a barnstorming tour and they’re stopping in San Francisco. From the event description: “Get to know TechStars and what it can do for you. TechStars provides seed funding from over 75 top venture capital firms and angel investors, as well as intense mentorship from hundreds of the best entrepreneurs in the world. … Continue reading “TechStars for a Day—San Francisco”
Nerd New Year
From the event website: “The November 11th, 2011 Block party is a charity driven #NerdNewYear. In Honor of the “11’s” 106 Miles andHackers and Founders are teaming together to throw an all day Not Your Average Art and Wine Street Fair/Block Party. Daytime Fun The event will be family friendly throughout the day with booths ofnic-nacs and … Continue reading “Nerd New Year”
Robot and Device Hackathon
From the event website: “Nerd New Year wouldn’t be the same without a few robots. At the Robot & Device Hackathon, we will be making real robots that are beginner-friendly, customizable, motor-izable and recyclable. Great for kids and adults! Our partner, Robotics for Fun, will be providing the robots for our hackathon using Grid Kits. … Continue reading “Robot and Device Hackathon”
JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
The JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, the biggest annual event in life sciences investing, will be held at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco’s Union Square Jan 9-12. For more information on a virtual meeting space on LinkedIn, click here.
Will Technology Let Us Avoid the Limits to Growth?
This meeting, sponsored by the New York Academy of Sciences, will assess the state of the world economic-environmental complex as it is now, compared to the possible paths projected in the controversial 1972 book The Limits to Growth. Featured speakers include the book’s author, Dennis Meadows, and Thomas Graedel of the Center for Industrial Ecology at … Continue reading “Will Technology Let Us Avoid the Limits to Growth?”
Gail Naughton on the Commercial Landscape for Tissue Engineering
Gail Naughton, the CEO of San Diego-based Histogen and former CEO of Advanced Tissue Sciences, will be the guest speaker at the University of Washington on Nov. 16 for a talk about the commercial landscape of tissue engineering. For more information, contact UW professor Buddy Ratner.
Drug Development—Industry Knowledge for the Non-Scientist
BayBio presents one-day class delivering an overview of the discovery, development, and regulatory processes for bringing a new drug to market. Participants will learn about the business and scientific decisions involved in moving a product forward from basic research into preclinical and clinical trials, as well as a detailed consideration of the regulatory requirements of … Continue reading “Drug Development—Industry Knowledge for the Non-Scientist”
Get Launched!
Wayne State University’s Blackstone LaunchPad hosts this student business-plan competition where entrepreneurs compete for $5,000 in prizes. Josh Linkner, CEO and founder of Detroit Venture Partners, will deliver the keynote address. The event is free and open to the public. For details and registration, click here.
Startup Weekend New York City
During this 54-hour event, budding entrepreneurs will work with people of different skillsets to build a web or mobile application that can form the basis of a credible business.Mentors include Matt Healey of Foursquare, McAdory Lipscomb Jr. of CEOCoach.net, and Emma Persky of Hashable. Register here.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business
This fifth annual event brings entrepreneurs, business owners, and supporters together to honor small businesses across Michigan. For details, click here.
How to Secure a Government Contract
Sharon Richards Truvillion, owner of Truvillion Trucking, is the first African-American woman in Detroit to manage aggregate hauling and mass excavation on major construction projects in city, including Ford Field, the McNamara Terminal, and the Compuware headquarters. She’ll discuss how to cut through the red tape to secure government contracts. For more information, click here.
Entrepreneur’s Forum
Automation Alley hosts this free event where up-and-coming tech startups pitch their business plans. Their presentations are then critiqued by attending investors, business professionals, and venture capitalists. For registration and details, click here.
Cash Flow Workshop
Finance veteran Brian Bach leads this workshop covering how to ensure your startup business has adequate cash flow. Admission is $10 per person and is open to the public. For details, click here.
Intro to Market Research
Novice entrepreneurs in the pre-launch stage of development are the target audience for this workshop led by TechTown mentor and business expert Wendy Richardson. Admission is $10 per person and open to the public. To learn more, click here.
Entrepreneurial Leadership Workshop
TechTown, the business incubator located on the campus of Wayne State University, hosts this workshop where leadership coach Richard Gibson will discuss the top 10 factors of the successful entrepreneur. Admission is $10 per person and is open to the public. For more information, click here.
6th Annual Veteran’s Entrepreneurial Training
The only entrepreneurial event of its kind in Michigan, this event will help veterans become better entrepreneurs, as well as assist them with finding procurement opportunities. For details, click here.
The Rise of CIS (copper, indium, selenium)
The Silicon Valley Photovoltaics Society presents an evening seminar with Greg Ashely of Solar Frontier North America. From the event description: “Solar power is the best option available at the utility scale and as distributed generation, however, we can’t replace one environmental risk (carbon emissions) with another (toxic materials). Recognizing that green energy production must … Continue reading “The Rise of CIS (copper, indium, selenium)”
Xconomy Meetup With Luke Timmerman & Erin Kutz
Join Xconomy’s national biotech editor, Luke Timmerman, and Xconomy Boston associate editor Erin Kutz, for a free and informal “Xconomy Meetup.” There will be no program, just some time to meet and chat with the editors. This gathering will be from 10 am to 11:30 am on Nov. 8 at Voltage Coffee & Art, 295 … Continue reading “Xconomy Meetup With Luke Timmerman & Erin Kutz”
Founder Dialogues VI
This edition of Founder Dialogues features Wayfair (formerly CSN Stores) founders Niraj Shah and Steven Conine. Sign up here for the chat moderated by Founder Collective’s Eric Paley.