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More than 50 startups will demo their goods at this conference for entrepreneurs in financial technology. There will be plenty of networking time, as well. Register here.

This two-day conference will bring together more than 200 CIOs and IT directors from hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. The agenda will cover a range of topics, from telehealth to mobile technology to patient engagement. Featured speakers include Mike McCallister, CEO of Humana, and Todd Park, CTO of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human … Continue reading “iHT2 Health IT Summit”

The New York Institute of Technology’s second annual Cyber Security Conference will feature professionals from the banking, finance, media, legal, medical, and technology sectors, who will discuss vulnerabilities, privacy issues, and widespread security breaches within government and business systems. Speakers include Krishnan Sabnani, senior vice president at Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs, Lisa Lorenzin, principal solutions architect at … Continue reading “Cyber Security Conference”

Discuss cleantech with industry insiders and discover exciting prospects for investment or collaboration at this evening event. The keynote speaker will be Michael H. Gilbert, a consultant at Gerson Lehrman Group who has significant experience working in the energy and environmental sectors, as well as in early-stage cleantech ventures seeking to transition to commercial enterprises. For … Continue reading “NYC Cleantech Opportunities”

The opening night of this four-session series will bring together leaders and healthcare professionals to discuss how healthcare facilities in New York City can improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and contribute to a more sustainable environment. Panelists include Susan Gunn, energy efficiency program developer for Con Edison and Jay-E Emmingham, NYSERDA senior Energy $mart … Continue reading “Green Healthcare Forum”

This symposium will cover new technologies being used to profile the causes of human disease, including advances in quantitative proteomics, clinical screening data, and new biotech developments that may make personalized medicine a reality. Speakers include Charles Cantor of Sequenom and Mark Ladanyi of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Register here.

This full-day event will unite researchers in the New York metropolitan area with interests in computer science, economics, marketing and business, and a common interest in developing the economics of the Internet. Speakers include Preston McAfee of Yahoo! Research, David Parkes of Harvard University, and Eva Tardos of Cornell University. Register here.

This full-day event will unite researchers, clinicians, business leaders, and key investors for a discussion about the emerging field of cancer immunotherapeutics. Presenting companies include BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Agenus, and Antigen Express. To register, click here.

Join more than 800 New York technology entrepreneurs for an evening of demos and networking. Six local companies will get five minutes each to pitch their startups. Register here.

The 2nd Annual Maker Faire New York will be a two-day celebration of innovation and resourcefulness. Entrepreneurs, or “makers,” of all ages will display their ideas for new products in the fields of robotics, 3D printing, biotech, cleantech, and more. Register here.

Join the General Assembly tech incubator and Startup Weekend for a 54-hour instructional event focused on building viable Web and mobile applications. Attendees will develop and pitch their business plans over the course of the weekend. Speakers include entrepreneurs Alexis Ohanian of Reddit and Jason Baptiste of OnSwipe. Register here.

Learn how blogs can help and/or hurt your startup at this educational event. Contently founders Joe Coleman and Shane Snow will provide tips for managing content creation, measuring your blog’s return-on-investment, and optimizing a content strategy over the long term. Register here.

Internet Week New York launches its first monthly event with this networking party. Join New York City’s Internet community for a night of cocktails and casual conversation. Space is limited. Register here.

Join the New York Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) for an evening of networking and startup pitches. The startups will get five minutes to present, and will receive feedback from a panel of VCs, including Brian Cohen of New York Angels, Justin Wohlstadter of Penny Black, and Somak Chattopadhyay, principal at GSA Venture Partners. Register here.

This full-day conference will feature keynote addresses and presentations from several emerging cleantech start-ups. Speakers include Lawrence Murphy, manager of enterprise development programs for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Warner Babcock, chairman and CEO of Advanced Materials Partners, and John Cococcia, partner and founder of FA Technology Ventures. Register here.

This panel event will explore the economic benefits of energy conservation, covering topics such as the energy industry in relation to property owners’ and building managers’ facilities, local laws affecting owners, and critical strategies for developing energy conservation programs. Experts from Urban Green Council, Eneractive Solutions, NYSERDA, and the BCxA will appear. Register here.

This panel event will feature experts from across the energy sectors—finance, renewables, oil—discussing such issues as the sustainability of alternative energies, innovating new technologies, financing renewable energy, and educating consumers. Speakers from First Solar, Credit Suisse, Hess, and Evolution Markets will participate. Register here.

Join fellow green entrepreneurs for this breakfast and structured networking designed to foster intergenerational mentoring, as well as bartering of resources, service,s and ideas. Douglas Cohen, co-author of the Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook, will be the keynote speaker. Register here.

Want to learn how to reach audiences beyond the cool tech crowd? Come to this session to pick up tips on how to use sweepstakes and contests, identifying the right customer, and choosing compelling copy and design strategies. Speakers include Jump Ramp Games co-founders Alex Betancur and Tony Vartanian. Register here.

This full-day educational event is designed to teach entrepreneurs everything they need to know to create a valuable brand. Instructors include Julie Cottineau, V.P. of Brand at Virgin, and Alessandra Lariu, a co-founder of SheSays. Register here.

This HTML5 conference will unite developers, designers, architects, technology leaders, and business strategists. Attendees will learn about user experience design and security, building new business models for the mobile Web, browser compatibility, and more. Register here.