The Cleantech Open, a national business competition that allows promising clean technology startups from across the US to compete for prizes worth $1 million, will describe its mission and programs at this informational and networking event. The deadline for submissions to the contest is May 24, and details will be provided. Register here.
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A Conversation With Bill Gates: Climate Solutions Annual Breakfast
Bill Gates will be the featured speaker at Climate Solutions’ 3rd annual breakfast on May 10. The event has reached its capacity of 1,200 people. For more information on how to get on the wait list, click here.
Web Directions Unplugged HTML5 Conference
Two days of workshops, networking, and more focused on using HTML5 to develop Web and native apps for platforms incuding Android, iOS, and webOS. Keynote on “The Convergence of All Things” by Google developer advocate Chris Wilson. More information at the website.
GPS for Budgets & Forecasts: What are your Value Drivers?
This breakfast event is aimed at CEOs, with discussions on how to keep a company in check with its budget. Register here.
CareInnovators Healthtech 2011
This all-day event will look at how technology is driving innovation in healthcare. Panels will discuss how health IT plays a part in healthcare reform, fitness and nutrition, mobile health, healthcare delivery, and more. Register here.
MTLC Breakfast Seminar – Building the Cleantech Ecosystem in Massachusetts
This breakfast session will take a look at early and mid-stage cleantech companies that are ramping up in the state and will explore the environment for the cleantech industry in Massachusetts. Register here.
Mobile Technology and the Cloud
Mobile Monday Detroit sponsors an evening forum featuring talks by Patrick Foley, Architect Evangelist for Microsoft, and Jim Jakary, Senior Regional Sales Manager at Fiberlink. From the event website: “As more and more companies support more and more complex mobile scenarios, the need for a reliable and cost-effective back-end solution is paramount. Users expect access to … Continue reading “Mobile Technology and the Cloud”
EU Product Launch Workshop
This event, hosted by the Almac Group, aims to give biotech firms a rundown of key considerations when looking to get a product out on the European market. It will spotlight the steps from applying for approval to distributing an approved drug to customers, so register here to check it out.
Autophagy in Health & Disease
The University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute presents its 10th annual LSI Symposium, “Autophagy in Health & Disease.” Top researchers from around the world specializing in all aspects of autophagy—the process in which cells break themselves down or reallocate resources—will discuss their latest findings at the Life Sciences Institute’s tenth annual symposium. Information and registration … Continue reading “Autophagy in Health & Disease”
WCTA Lunch Seminar
Featuring James Billmaier, author of “JOLT! The Impending Dominance of the Electric Car and Why America Must Take Charge.” Also includes a discussion with Tim Miller of Drive Oregon. Tickets are $15-25.
WTIA: The Next New Thing in Gaming
Game entrepreneur Jordan Weismann, CEO of Go Go Kiddo, moderates a discussion with Matt Hulett of Real Networks, Paul Thelen of Big Fish Games, and Xbox founder Ed Fries. Kickoff event for the WTIA’s new Gaming Community.
SF MusicTech Summit
From the conference website: “Are you interested in meeting and interacting with many of the leading lights from the music/technology community? Learning about the bleeding edge? Finding business opportunities with folks who will be leading the way into the evolving music/technology ecosystem? Helping to establish and participate in a Northern California music and related technology … Continue reading “SF MusicTech Summit”
MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest: Event Program Brainstorming Event
The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest is holding a brainstorming session on May 19 to discuss topics to cover at its events. For more information, click here.
Maker Faire Bay Area
O’Reilly Media and MAKE, the magazine for DIY technology projects, bring you the latest, greatest event for makers of all stripes. Information and registration here.
Cleantech Open Pacific Northwest Briefing
The Cleantech Open, an investment competition that spurs creation of new cleantech companies, is holding a lunchtime briefing for prospective applicants and mentors in Seattle on May 3. For more information on how to register, click here.
Time to Rethink Academia-Biopharm Industry Partnership
This afternoon forum, presented by the Chinese Life Science Professionals Association, will explore issues surrounding the increasing partnerships between pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions. The event will feature panelists representing such companies as AstraZeneca, Regeneron, and Merck, as well as Columbia University, Harvard, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Register here.
Zino Green Investment Forum
The Zino Society is presenting its annual Zino Green Investment Forum for cleantech companies on April 26th. The event will highlight 15 entrepreneurs vying for investment. Amy Bann, the director of environmental policy, business development and strategy for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and U.S. Rep Jay Inslee will be among the featured speakers. For more information … Continue reading “Zino Green Investment Forum”
Future of the Web and Search: An Evening with Microsoft Online Services Division President Qi Lu
No one doubts that we have only scratched the surface of what is possible with the Web. The day is coming fast where the Web will become almost a virtual mind reader. Your intent, interests, and needs will be instantly perceived and the information you really want will be delivered-whether you asked for it directly … Continue reading “Future of the Web and Search: An Evening with Microsoft Online Services Division President Qi Lu”
Transhumanism Meets Design
Humanity+ International teams up with Parsons The New School for Design to present this two-day conference on emerging technology, trans-disciplinary design, culture and media theory, and biotech. The event will bring together artists, academicians, and technology developers. Register here.
Buyouts New York
Meet new investors, find deal partners, and gain insights from both the buy and sell sides at this two-day conference. Keynote speakers include David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, Chris Kojima, managing director and co-head of alternative investments at Goldman Sachs, and Mark Attanasio, managing partner of Crescent Capital Group. Register here.
Imaging, Visualization and Simulation: New Tools for Technology and Healthcare
This day-long conference will focus on the challenge of managing massive data sets in healthcare.Presentations will feature ideas for data processing, integration, analysis, and simulation in research technology, including modeling protein dynamics with atomic-level resolution, and 4-dimensional cardiac imaging. Register here.
Columbia Stem Cell Day 2011
This daylong series of talks on tapping the potential of stem cells for human health features a keynote address by David T. Scadden, co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Register here.
A Roundtable with Former FDA Chief Counsel Gerald Masodi
Biocom has organized this event, which offers an opportunity to have a casual roundtable conversation about FDA-related issues with former FDA Chief Counsel Jerry Masoudi. During his tenure as chief counsel to the FDA, Masoudi was responsible for supervising all aspects of the FDA’s work, including FDA involvement in civil and criminal litigation and investigations, … Continue reading “A Roundtable with Former FDA Chief Counsel Gerald Masodi”
Reducing Risk in Drug Candidate Selection and Development
Among the myriad of questions to consider in designating a compound a “lead drug candidate,” one of the most overlooked is the question of “druggability.” Druggability refers to the physical and chemical stability of the molecule and the ability to manufacture the compound as a drug substance and as a formulated drug product. Alongside intellectual … Continue reading “Reducing Risk in Drug Candidate Selection and Development”
What Drives Buyouts of Medical Devices
Acquisitions continue to dominate medical device industry news. Is this a viable strategy for your company? Biocom has organized a candid discussion from both sides of the deal. Hear what the industry leaders are looking for in a potential acquisition, and what the steps are leading to a deal from their perspective. More online information … Continue reading “What Drives Buyouts of Medical Devices”
Employment Law for Early Stage Companies
With California’s unique employment laws, every new hire can result in large-scale liabilities if a company does not have ongoing proper compliance and monitoring. Because this level of supervision can be costly and consume management’s time and attention, early stage companies frequently find themselves unprepared to cope with employee challenges some learn to do so … Continue reading “Employment Law for Early Stage Companies”
Leasing 101: Tools for Saving More Money and Reducing Risk
Because facilities costs are often the second-largest expense item for most companies, (after payroll), it is crucial to make the most of your facilities lease negotiations. In this workshop, we will talk about the current state of the economy and specifically the current state of the real estate market in San Diego County and give … Continue reading “Leasing 101: Tools for Saving More Money and Reducing Risk”
Raising Capital from Angels and VCs
Raising capital is difficult under normal conditions, and the continuing economic slowdown isn’t making life any easier for San Diego startups. Come hear our expert panel share and discuss views on the current state of venture capital and angel investing in San Diego and other key innovation centers. Learn about current deal terms, valuation issues, … Continue reading “Raising Capital from Angels and VCs”
Renewable Energy and the Greening of the U.S. Navy—and the Ports of San Diego, Long Beach, and Los Angeles
The U.S. Navy has established ambitious goals to reduce fossil fuel usage and invest in alternative energy research and projects so that by 2020 half of all the energy used—both afloat and ashore—is supposed to come from alternative sources. Is this goal even attainable? The Maritime Alliance has organized an all-day conference to explore the … Continue reading “Renewable Energy and the Greening of the U.S. Navy—and the Ports of San Diego, Long Beach, and Los Angeles”
Responsys Shares Up After IPO
San Bruno, CA-based marketing software provider Responsys (NASDAQ: [[ticker:MKTG]]) finished its first day of trading Thursday at $15.40 per share, up 28 percent over Wednesday night’s initial offering price of $12 per share. Share prices were holding steady in early trading Friday. Early investor Entrepreneurs Fund cashed in some of its stake through the offering, … Continue reading “Responsys Shares Up After IPO”
Mobile Enterprise Summit
GigaOm and Appconomy present the Mobile Enterprise Summit. From the event site: “The iPhone and then the iPad have spawned a recent cultural revolution that has bled into the boardroom. Admittedly, RIM was way ahead of the curve and owned the biggest killer app for mobile in the enterprise – Mobile Email. Now with people … Continue reading “Mobile Enterprise Summit”
XSITE 2011: The Entrepreneurship Era
Great entrepreneurs have repeatedly transformed the landscape of America, driving growth, improving lives, and employing millions. But now, as the nation picks itself up from the Great Recession, comes increased attention to and appreciation for entrepreneurship—the art of taking company-building risks in pursuit of changing the world. From the Oval Office to state and local … Continue reading “XSITE 2011: The Entrepreneurship Era”
HBA Boston – Innovation in the Age of Collaboration, Reconstructing the Value Chain
This panel, put on by the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, will explore the different routes a medical innovation can take to becoming a product on the market, from speakers on both the industry and academic sides. Register here.
How to Build Community in a Networked Economy
This event, sponsored by the Kendall Square Association, aims to take a look at how businesses, developers, and innovators can play a part in shaping their communities. Speakers include Professor Brent Ryan of MIT, Diane Paulus, Artistic Director of the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge; Thomas Andrews, Executive Vice President and Regional Market Director, Alexandria Real … Continue reading “How to Build Community in a Networked Economy”
Xconomy Forum: Separating Hype from Reality in Alternative Fuels
Cleantech was minted by venture capitalist John Doerr a few years ago as the greatest opportunity of the 21st century. The global energy and transportation market is about as big as any market in the world, worth an estimated $7 trillion a year. Despite all the talk, what kind of progress is really being made … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: Separating Hype from Reality in Alternative Fuels”
The Maker Revolution: From Workbench to Business
Join TechShop and Xconomy for an evening of discussion and presentations focused on putting makers on the pathway to entrepreneurship. In a keynote talk followed by a panel discussion moderated by Xconomy Chief Correspondent and San Francisco Editor Wade Roush, we’ll explore how greater access to tools, software, and other resources is fostering a vibrant creative community and … Continue reading “The Maker Revolution: From Workbench to Business”
Obsessive Lust & Longing on Facebook
The Commonwealth Club presents Ze Frank, Digital Media Visionary, in conversation with Martine Paris, Head of Video Monetization Platform at PlaySpan. From the event description: “When we look at the social habits of the 500 million Facebook users, do we see the obsessive lust and longing of the Puer aeternus—the adolescent narcissist with its primal need for … Continue reading “Obsessive Lust & Longing on Facebook”
Social-Loco
A sequel to last year’s Geo-Loco conference, Social-Loco is about the convergence of the social Web, mobile technology, and local businesses. In the words of the conference organizers, it “has been built from the ground up based on agency, investor, brands, the entrepreneurial community and your feedback. Social-Loco is for you and the buyers and … Continue reading “Social-Loco”
The Burrill Personalized Medicine Meeting
Burrill & Co. is organizing its 7th annual personalized medicine meeting on Oct. 3-4 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott in Burlingame, CA. For more information on how to register, click here.
Business Website in a Day
Here’s a workshop for the non-developer. Execs from Boston-area Web development houses will show entrepreneurs and small business owners how to put together their websites, in a mix of small group sessions and one on ones. Sign up here.
Seattle 2.0 Awards
Tech startup community hub Seattle 2.0 hands out awards voted on by a crowd of judges, including honors for Best Consumer Startup, Best B2B Startup, Best Startup Acquisition, Best Angel or VC, and more. Also includes showcase booths for startups.
MIT Enterprise Forum NW Startup Demo
A select group of entrepreneurs demonstrate their startups for a panel of investors and others, who will select a winner. Event preceeded by networking reception.
Technology Alliance Innovation Showcase
The quarterly event is meant to “bridge the gap between research and commercialization by highlighting the most promising discoveries and new technologies ready for commercialization in Washington.” Presentations by three to six innovators as selected by event organizers. Hosted reception follows the showcase.
State of Technology Luncheon with U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra
The Obama administration’s chief technology officer, Aneesh Chopra, is the headliner at the Technology Alliance’s State of Technology Luncheon. The alliance says Chopra will discuss “harnessing the power of technology to fuel job creation and clean energy innovation, reshape education and health care, and transform the way we do business.”
MassTLC Spring Meeting: The Global Impact of Mobility
Mobile has exploded in Boston and the U.S., but come learn the impact it could have abroad, at this Spring meeting of the Mass Technology Leadership Council. Panelists come from Thomson Reuters, Akamai Technologies, Philips Healthcare, and more. Register here.
MITEF Innovation Series With Bill Joy
This MIT Enterprise Forum Innovation Series event will feature Bill Joy, partner at the VC firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and the former chief scientist of Sun Microsystems. This fireside chat-style event is sponsored by WilmerHale. Register here.
Paul Allen: “Idea Man”
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen discusses his new autobiography “Idea Man,” which includes tales from befriending Bill Gates, the founding and early days of Microsoft, his rocky departure from day-to-day duties at the company, and his pursuits and passions since then. Interviewed by Todd Bishop of Seattle tech news site GeekWire. More information at Town … Continue reading “Paul Allen: “Idea Man””
The DBar: The Networked Consumer
Hear a discussion about the ways mobile and social connections are changing consumer buying behavior and brand engagement, plus check out products in the hands-on lab station. Panelists are James Lively of DIY Media, Scott Blanksteen of AppStoreHQ, Kathy Savitt of Lockerz, and Jordan Williams of REI. Moderated is Tricia Duryee of Allthingsd.com. Hosted by Holly Brown … Continue reading “The DBar: The Networked Consumer”
Beyond Mobile: Computing in 2021
The blistering pace of change in the computing world makes long-range forecasting difficult. In 2001, almost no one could have foreseen realities like ubiquitous mobile phone ownership, cloud storage and processing, or the tablet revolution. But given the opportunities at stake, innovators and entrepreneurs can’t help asking how consumers and professionals will be using computers … Continue reading “Beyond Mobile: Computing in 2021”
MIT Sloan CIO Symposium
This all-day conference will focus on the evolving role of the chief information officer at a company, and how the position can be adapted to the digital business world. The day will feature panels of CEOs and academics, and speakers from companies such as VMware, Iron Mountain, Hubspot, and more. An innovation showcase will conclude … Continue reading “MIT Sloan CIO Symposium”