Info and registration here. How do small start-ups with a brilliant idea turn into big businesses? The Momentum Summit explores that question with a series of in-depth conversations and strategy talks from notable local founders and CEOs. It’s a chance to hear from innovative leaders about what they’ve done that has truly moved the needle, … Continue reading “Momentum Summit @ MIT Sloan School”
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American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Annual Meeting
The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is holding its 14th annual meeting this year on May 18-21 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. For more information about the conference, click here.
Web Analytics Wednesday in San Diego
Boston, MA-based SiteSpect, a leading provider of non-intrusive multivariate testing and behavioral targeting technology, is sponsoring a networking event for web analytics and online marketing professionals. Eric J. Hansen, Founder and CEO of SiteSpect, will speak on the best practices in optimizing web performance via testing and targeting. The event is being hosted by Michele … Continue reading “Web Analytics Wednesday in San Diego”
Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan
This seminar will take a look at what elements go into a business plan, including market research, marketing, finance, operations, and management, and will provide tools for attendees to draft their own plan there. Register here.
Michigan Energy Forum: Renewable Energy Systems
This Ann Arbor Spark event will feature a panel to discuss the business opportunities surrounding renewable energy. Speakers will come from the Michigan Energy Office, Greenovation TV, and the Michigan Public Service Commission’s Renewable Energy division. Register here.
Mobile Madness 2011-Getting Down to Business
In our age of ubiquitous feature phones, smartphones, and tablets, the mobile revolution is now irreversible. But how are Internet entrepreneurs, application developers, and platform providers adapting to the new era? Which monetization strategies are really working? And how is it all changing the habits and expectations of consumers? Xconomy’s third annual spring mobile forum … Continue reading “Mobile Madness 2011-Getting Down to Business”
Ann Arbor Spark CFO Roundtable
This monthly event enables finance executives at area businesses to network and swap stories and advice on business challengers. Event details are here for this free morning meetup.
Commuter Conference & Tour of: Biotronik Microsystems Engineering Inc
The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering’s Northwest chapter is holding this event. Attendees will get a tour of the biomedical technology firm Biotronik Microsystems Engineering. Event details are here.
Women Health & Wellness Technology
This event will take a look at how technology both boosts wellness and opens up career opportunities for women. Event speakers come from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Healthrageous, and Hitachi Data Systems.
Venture Capital Outlook for 2011
Kate Mitchell of Scale Venture Partners, Peter Solvik of Sigma Partners, Bill Tai of Charles River Ventures, and Aaron Gershenberg of SVB Capital will discuss the venture industry and their outlook for 2011. The San Diego Venture Group has organized this breakfast meeting to learn about the market segments that are attracting the most capital, … Continue reading “Venture Capital Outlook for 2011”
Procopio’s Winning Strategies for Start-Up and Emerging Growth Companies
A full-day workshop developed by Procopio’s emerging growth and technology practice group for entrepreneurs. The session covers company formation, organizational, and founder issues; whether to hire employees or consultants; equity compensation choices; developing a board of directors and advisory board; understanding the VC perspective; executing a funding strategy; the perils of raising capital with non-licensed … Continue reading “Procopio’s Winning Strategies for Start-Up and Emerging Growth Companies”
The Intersection of Technology, Media and Entertainment: A MITX Fireside Chat with Nicholas Negroponte
This MITX event invites One Laptop Per Child founder Nicholas Negroponte to share his view on the current and future state of technology, media, and entertainment, and how they all fit together. Registration is online.
Founder Dialogues IV
This installment of the event series focused on successful founders will spotlight Andy Palmer, who’s had a part in launching Recorded Future, Goby, CloudSwitch, and Vertica Systems, to name a few. Founder Collective managing partner Eric Paley will moderate. Register here for this free event.
2011 State of the Life Sciences Industry Yale Alumni Student Reception
This event spotlights life sciences industry predictions and insights from those in the field who attended Yale. Featured companies include Epizyme, Taligen Pharmaceuticals, and Linked Medical. Register here.
Energy Cluster Breakfast Roundtable: Energy Sustainability in Technology Companies, Setting the Stage for 2011 and Beyond
This morning event, sponsored by the Mass Technology Leadership Council, will focus on strategies for sustainability in high tech companies. Sustainability officers from CA Technologies and EMC will be featured as speakers. Register here.
MassInno Nights
This recurring event invites you to check out presentations from area tech startups and vote on your favorite. This month’s installment is sponsored by high tech patent law firm Hyperion Law, and features Grembe Apps, PointKnown, and My Paperless Bills, among other companies, as presenters. Register here.
West Michigan Startup Weekend
This event gives participants 54 hours to start hacking away on what could be the next big mobile or Web technology idea. Developers, designers, and businesspeople will work together to build products and a compelling business plan to support them. Register here.
D-NewTech Meetup
This event will feature Josh Linkner, founder of the newly formed Detroit Venture Partners, as a guest speaker. There will also be a handful of area tech startups demoing what they’re working on. Sign up here for the event (and to get information on other events held by this group).
The ABCs of SBA Loans
Financing your small business in today’s economy can be challenging to say the least. However, understanding the various financing options available to businesses, and what you need to know to position your business to be “bankable” before you meet with a lender, can make all of the difference. In this workshop, you will learn about … Continue reading “The ABCs of SBA Loans”
Frontiers in Science: Pharmaceuticals from the Sea
Pharmacological research reveals that marine cyanobacteria, single-celled organisms often referred to as blue-green algae, are an effective cancer treatment. Combining cyanobacteria with new screening processes and technology is openingh a new frontier in in anticancer and anti-inflammatory research that is rich with opportunities. Cyanobacteria and algae are especially rich in lipids that are being studied … Continue reading “Frontiers in Science: Pharmaceuticals from the Sea”
Healthcare Reimbursement and Regulations: Practical Approaches to Innovations in Wireless Health
The debate over healthcare reform was one of the driving forces behind the changes the November elections brought to Washington. As the new Congressional session begins this month, healthcare reform will continue to be a major policy focus. One area of debate that was noticeably absent during Congress’ healthcare reform deliberations was the developing wireless … Continue reading “Healthcare Reimbursement and Regulations: Practical Approaches to Innovations in Wireless Health”
Desalination and Related Water Technologies
Since General Atomics developed the first reverse osmosis membrane in 1967, San Diego has been one of the leading desalination R&D centers in the world. Topics to be covered at this all-day symposium include the increasingly attractive economics of desalination, San Diego as a leader center of desalination technology, and opportunities in the San Diego-Baja … Continue reading “Desalination and Related Water Technologies”
Economic Leadership Summit
Unemployment remains at record high levels, access to capital is severely constrained, and economic recovery is moving in fits and starts on an uncertain path. The solution to these overlapping dilemmas lies in applying innovation to enhance community competitiveness in the global marketplace. The International Economic Development Council’s 2011 Leadership Summit will provide economic development … Continue reading “Economic Leadership Summit”
Massachusetts, Evolved: What you need to know about the local game industry and the legislation that could change it all
The New England Games SIG is holding this event to spotlight proposed legislation that could give a big boost to the state’s games industry, through tax credits and incentives for early-stage companies. Register here for the free panel and networking event.
Babson Healthcare & Life Sciences 8th Annual Industry Forum: Our Health, Our Business
This forum invites business experts and healthcare thought leaders to discuss innovative ways to encourage healthier lifestyles and keep healthcare costs down. It will even hold a competition for attendees to design products encouraging individual responsibility in healthcare. Register here.
Lean Startup Circle Boston Monthly Meetup
Eric Ries, the man behind the lean startup methodology, will be at this edition of the group’s monthly meetings. He’ll preview some material from his upcoming book, including startup management styles and measuring milestones. Event information is here.
The Next Generation Silicon for Computing: OpSIS Kickoff Featuring Intel CTO Justin Rattner
The University of Washington’s new Institute for Photonic Integration is organizing a big event on Feb. 1 about OpSIS, which it describes as a system for developing “cutting-edge silicon photonic systems by allowing the community to share the cost of fabricating complex chip-scale systems across many projects.” Featured speakers include Justin Rattner, the chief technology … Continue reading “The Next Generation Silicon for Computing: OpSIS Kickoff Featuring Intel CTO Justin Rattner”
Innovation Showcase: Technology Alliance Event
The Technology Alliance’s Innovation Showcase helps bridge the gap between research and commercialization by highlighting the most promising discoveries and new technologies ready for commercialization in Washington. For more information on how to register, contact Amy Bell at [email protected] or (206) 389-7261.
Sage Bionetworks Commons Congress
Sage Bionetworks, the nonprofit seeking to spark an open source movement for sharing biological data, is holding its second annual congress in San Francisco on April 15th and 16th. For more information on how to register, click here.
NW Biodiesel Network Monthly Meeting
Jessica Finn Coven, a policy specialist with Climate Solutions, will be the featured speaker at this month’s meeitng of The Northwest Biodiesel Network. For more information on how to register, click here.
Biotech Showcase 2011
This conference invites public and private life sciences companies from across the globe to present to investors and business development executives. Workshops and sessions will cover topics such as personalized medicine, life sciences financing, and the FDA approval process. Register here.
**SOLD OUT**Xconomy Xchange: HHS CTO Todd Park and Friends on the Future of Health IT
What is the future of health information technology—and how can the federal government spur entrepreneurship and innovation in this vital sector? Many experts say Uncle Sam can help ensure healthcare goes digital by staying out of the way. But what if the government could find a new way to do business itself, plant the right … Continue reading “**SOLD OUT**Xconomy Xchange: HHS CTO Todd Park and Friends on the Future of Health IT”
Xconomy Meetup: Thong Le of WRF Capital
Please join Xconomy’s national biotech editor, Luke Timmerman, for the next installment of “Xconomy Meetup.” This will be a free and open conversation, in which readers can come have an informal chat with Xconomy editors about what’s new and interesting in the local innovation scene. The next Xconomy Meetup will be at 4 pm on … Continue reading “Xconomy Meetup: Thong Le of WRF Capital”
California Biotech CEO Conference
The California Biotech CEO Conference will be held March 30, bringing together past, present and future leaders in the California life sciences community to network, exchange ideas and share insights into the industry’s challenges and opportunities. The number of participants will be limited to allow for one-on-one interactions with the most influential leaders in the … Continue reading “California Biotech CEO Conference”
BayBio Annual Conference 2011: Powering Global Innovation
BayBio, the trade group for Northern California’s life sciences industry, is hosting its annual conference on April 20-21. This event will draw more than 1,000 life sciences professionals from around the world for company presentations, partnering forums, and networking opportunities. For more information on how to register, click here.
MIT Energy Conference
MIT’s annual conference brings together those in energy technology, policy, and business. The two-day event includes interactive workshops, an exhibit of innovative technologies in the space, and keynote talks from those in industry, academia, and policy.
Biotech Demystified
This course provides executives and decision makers with a practical understanding of the basic science powering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. San Diego is one of the nation’s top-ranking biotech centers and is home to more than 500 biotech and four major research institutions. This course is offered through the Rady School of Management in … Continue reading “Biotech Demystified”
Regulatory and Legal Issues in 2011: What Directors, General Counsel, Managers, and Shareholders Should Know
SEC Commissioner Kathleen Casey is the scheduled keynote speaker in the bonus session that kicks off this year’s Corporate Directors Forum conference. The afternoon presentations also include a panel discussion concerning the current regulatory landscape and a session on legal developments and litigation trends following the financial crisis. This afternoon session is presented by the … Continue reading “Regulatory and Legal Issues in 2011: What Directors, General Counsel, Managers, and Shareholders Should Know”
NxGen Electronics: A Case Study in Design Engineering and Manufacturing
Like many mid-size companies these days, NxGen Electronics is looking for innovative partnerships and collaborations as a way to sharpen their niche and profitability in the highly competitive world of design, engineering and manufacturing of microelectronic products. While NxGEN Electronics and Dr. Stephanie Althouse have embarked on many collaborations—some more successfully than others—they know there’s … Continue reading “NxGen Electronics: A Case Study in Design Engineering and Manufacturing”
Exit Strategies: Should You Plan for Acquisition or Long-Term Growth?
This event, brought to you by the Software SIG at the MIT Enterprise Forum, will explore the inevitable startup question of exits. Speakers will dish on whether startups should focus on their own long-term growth or eye an acquisition. Register here.
What Does Telehealth Say About Technology Adaptation?
This MIT Enterprise Forum event explores the question of whether good technology is enough to change up a system. It’s looking at it through the lense of telehealth—the process of using telecomm technologies to improve wellness. Those in the healthcare field have been slow to adopt the newest in software, services, and devices, and this … Continue reading “What Does Telehealth Say About Technology Adaptation?”
Tech Tuesday
Come for this informal networking gathering, and have your laptops and demo material ready if you’d like to take part in an ad-hoc show-and-tell session. People from all slices of the technology field will be at this free event. Tell them you’re coming here.
So You Have an Idea, Now What? NWEN Breakfast Buzz
The Northwest Entrepreneur Network seeks to begin 2011 with a simple concept – “So you have an idea, now what?” So much more than a new year’s resolution, you have an idea for a consumer good, a technology, or perhaps something in the green space, but where do you start and who do you kick … Continue reading “So You Have an Idea, Now What? NWEN Breakfast Buzz”
eIQ: Branding Strategies for Startups
Creating a brand for your business is an important differentiator for cutting through, and establishing yourself in a crowd of like-minded companies and/or other startups. Does it mean slapping a logo on everything you touch from your attire to your laptop cover? Not exactly. Knowing some of the key elements of good branding and then … Continue reading “eIQ: Branding Strategies for Startups”
Boomers, Technology & Health: Consumers Taking Charge! MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest
Today, 112 million Americans are over the age of 45, representing the fastest-growing, highest-spending segment of any single demographic in history. They want to age in place, and make connecting with family and friends easier – both online and off. As an affluent group who adopts technology with enthusiasm, and is willing to try new … Continue reading “Boomers, Technology & Health: Consumers Taking Charge! MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest”
Hutch Award Luncheon: Honoring Atlanta Braves Pitcher Tim Hudson
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is holding its 46th Hutch Award luncheon on January 26th at Safeco Field in Seattle. Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson will receive the Hutch Award this year. For more information on how to register, click here.
Angel Capital Association Meeting: Northwest
The Alliance of Angels is hosting the Angel Capital Association’s Northwest Regional Meeting in Seattle on February 3rd & 4th, 2011. This two-day event provides accredited investors with an opportunity to keep up with the latest trends in angel investing, share best practices, and expand their network. For more information on how to register, click … Continue reading “Angel Capital Association Meeting: Northwest”
Northwest Biofuel Efforts: Science & Technology Discovery Series
Washington State University’s John Gardner will be the guest speaker on January 14th at the Technology Alliance’s Science & Technology Discovery Series. Gardner will talk about regional biofuel efforts. For more information on how to register, click here.
Alliance of Angels 10-Minute Pitch Clinic
The Alliance of Angels is hosting a 10-minute pitch clinic to coach entrepreneurs on how to best describe their business to angel investors. For more information on how to register, click here.
39th Annual Economic Forecast
Enterprise Seattle and the Washington Global Health Alliance have teamed up to organize the 39th annual Economic Forecast Conference in the Pacific Northwest. Martha Choe of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Gov. Chris Gregoire, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and economist Dick Conway are among the featured speakers this year. For more information on … Continue reading “39th Annual Economic Forecast”