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Biocom Holiday Breakfast and Annual Meeting

Biocom has organized this year’s holiday breakfast meeting as an entertaining and interactive session entitled, “Dangerous Documents: Helping Your Company Avoid Land Mines in FDA Records and Emails.” Speakers Nancy Singer and Joleen Schultz will take a look at how high-profile individuals have fallen prey to misconstrued communications and demonstrate how to avoid a similar … Continue reading “Biocom Holiday Breakfast and Annual Meeting”

Effective Use of CROs in Preclinical Research

More biotechs are looking to outsource their early stage R&D to survive this demanding environment. Biocom has organized this panel workshop to discuss the effective use of local and out-of-town preclinical service providers. Due to the much more dynamic nature of preclinical research, outsourcing at this stage requires somewhat different management approaches than outsourcing clinical … Continue reading “Effective Use of CROs in Preclinical Research”

Entrepreneurs’ Pre-Thanksgiving Pizza Lunch is Back This Friday: Special Guests Project 11

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and once again we’ve decided to celebrate it Xconomy-style—with some pizza! Last year, on the day before Thanksgiving, we kicked off a new holiday tradition over here at Xconomy: the entrepreneurs’ pre-turkey day pizza lunch. That led to making impromptu pizza parties a year-round occurrence, and even morphed into … Continue reading “Entrepreneurs’ Pre-Thanksgiving Pizza Lunch is Back This Friday: Special Guests Project 11”

Web Innovators Group 28 – Five Year Anniversary

This recurring event that showcases innovative Web startups has a special anniversary flavor to it this month. There will be three startups offering big presentations to the entire audience, and a helping of younger companies offering side dish presentations in the venue throughout. Register here.

Web 2.0 Summit

O’Reilly Media’s invitation-only executive conference returns to San Francisco. From the event website: “Fifteen years and two recessions into the commercial Internet, it’s clear that our industry has moved into a competitive phase-a “middlegame” in the battle to dominate the Internet Economy. At this year’s Web 2.0 Summit, we’re focusing on these shifting points of … Continue reading “Web 2.0 Summit”

Digital Media SIG Event: You’re Being Followed – Online Privacy Today

This event, put on by the MIT Enterprise Forum Digital Media SIG, is designed to give you a peek into how firms track, target, analyze, and sell data of your online activity. Benefits and risks will be discussed from both the consumer and corporate perspectives, as will ways to manage the privacy concerns that pop … Continue reading “Digital Media SIG Event: You’re Being Followed – Online Privacy Today”

NW Biodiesel Network: Biomass and Commercialization

The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, manages 10 national laboratories around the country with one located in Richland, Washington – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). PNNL has approximately 4,700 staff and has a business volume of $881 million. So what does PNNL do? What type of research is being conducted, especially around biomass? … Continue reading “NW Biodiesel Network: Biomass and Commercialization”

Cyberposium 16

This MBA technology conference will bring together business leaders to talk about the impact of technology and innovation on business and society. Put on by the Harvard Business School’s TechMedia Club, this day will feature talks from executives from companies like Pandora, VMware, and HTC. Register here.

Personalized Medicine World Congress 2011

The 3rd Personalized Medicine World Conference (PMWC) will be held January 18-19, 2011 in Mountain View. PMWC is the only fully integrated conference on personalized medicine which brings together all aspects of business, government, healthcare delivery and technology —- all in one information-rich conference. Speakers include George Church of Harvard University, Lee Hood from Institute … Continue reading “Personalized Medicine World Congress 2011”

The Big Meetup: Mobile Social Networking and Location-Based Services

Mobile social networking is becoming one of the key drivers for the growth of location-based services, as it provides a platform for developing applications such as friend finders, local search, and geo-tagging. It is allowing users to share real-life experiences through geo-tagged user-generated content, locate their friends are and then find places to meet up … Continue reading “The Big Meetup: Mobile Social Networking and Location-Based Services”

Virtual Drug Development in San Diego

Increasing numbers of virtual biotech and service companies are locating in San Diego. This workshop will explore each participant’s experience and approach to building drug development teams within San Diego. The panel will discuss a case study of how several leaders in the community have facilitated a collaboration to enable key components of the Trius … Continue reading “Virtual Drug Development in San Diego”

Establishing an Effective Bioscience Intellectual Property Portfolio

Connect and the Pillsbury Winthrop law firm have organized this Frameworks Workshop. Bioscience companies rely more heavily on having an effective intellectual property portfolio than do companies based on other technologies. Because it can take years to reach product commercialization, one of the greatest assets for the company is its intellectual property portfolio. Both a … Continue reading “Establishing an Effective Bioscience Intellectual Property Portfolio”

Growing Global in a Connected World: How Far Can Technology Take Us?

San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum and the World Trade Center of San Diego have organized this presentation as part of “global entrepreneurship week.” With technology emerging on a global scale, what do you need to know to become a global player? Panelists from Sperian Protection, Palomar Technologies, and WD-40 Company are ready with answers. Register … Continue reading “Growing Global in a Connected World: How Far Can Technology Take Us?”

Startup Circle Hosts San Diego Entrepreneur Barbara Bry

Startup Circle has asked veteran entrepreneur and venture investor Barbara Bry to talk about her adventures in entrepreneurship. She is the chief operating officer of San Diego’s Blackbird Ventures, and she has been on the founding team of two companies and three nonprofit organizations. She was a co-founder of Atcom, a startup that pioneered Internet … Continue reading “Startup Circle Hosts San Diego Entrepreneur Barbara Bry”

Benefits & Pitfalls: The Proposed Three-Track Patent Examination Process

United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Commissioner for Patents, Robert Stoll, will headline a CONNECT Public Policy Forum on the USPTO’s proposed Three-Track System on Tuesday, November 9th. The event is part of CONNECT’s ongoing effort to provide San Diego entrepreneurs and start-ups with timely forums to address possible rule changes that impact the … Continue reading “Benefits & Pitfalls: The Proposed Three-Track Patent Examination Process”

MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation’s Biomanufacturing Summit: Science to Manage Risk in Biomanufacturing

Learn how to mitigate risk in biomanufacturing through technology, at this all-day event, put on by the MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation. Presenters will discuss threats from viral contamination, product contamination, and variations in materials, as well as the technologies aimed at ensuring higher quality production and evaluation. Register here.

Sixth Conference on Clean Energy

Information, agenda, and registration here. Organized by the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center and Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition. Two action-packed days designed to provide you with the latest investment opportunities, business insights, career options, and fund-raising strategies, from seed to Stimulus. Investor Pitches: More than two dozen early stage companies and licensing opportunities will be showcased in … Continue reading “Sixth Conference on Clean Energy”

CAR Breakfast Briefing Series: Creating Markets for Connected Vehicle Data

This event will explore the market surrounding the connected vehicle—a concept where vehicles can communicate with each other wirelessly. This session specifically focuses on how to handle the data that would be produced if the technology hit the ground. Event presenters will include personnel from Delphi, the Center for Automotive Research, and more. Register online.

IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security

This three-day technical conference is out to spotlight which segments of science and technology are contributing to the homeland security field. Sessions will focus on topics such as cyber security, disaster recovery and response, land and maritime border security, and business development and user experience of homeland security-focused technologies. Register online.

Punchbowl Mixer

This event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and social media marketers together to dish on what makes Boston a hotspot for Web companies. Come for the networking, and be sure to RSVP for this one.

The Future of Aging in Place: WSU Innovators Series

Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, a professor of psychology at Washington State University, will be the featured speaker on December 8 at the The Innovators series of events organized by WSU. Schmitter-Edgecombe’s talk will focus on how to help people with age-related and other cognitive impairments to live longer and healthier lives at home. For more information on … Continue reading “The Future of Aging in Place: WSU Innovators Series”

Hutch Holiday Gala

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is holding its annual Hutch Holiday Gala fundraising event on December 4 at the Sheraton Seattle. This year’s celebrity emcee is actor Kevin Nealon. For more information on how to register, click here.

Angel Groups: Nuts and Bolts

Looking to get into the startup investing world? This event seeks to tell you what steps to take before getting off the ground as a VC, angel investor, or entrepreneur. Leaders from area angel investing groups like CommonAngels and Golden Seeds will share some of their insights. This event is free, but register here.

2010 Mass Technology Leadership Awards

Come see who the Mass Technology Leadership Council recognizes as the top names in innovation in the state this year.  The award finalists come from area companies such as EnerNOC, Veracode, SpaceClaim, Tatara Systems, Gazelle, and many more. Register online for this one.

Third Annual Boston Cleantech Venture Day

This full-day event seeks to connect those working in cleantech in Europe with those powering the industry here. The companies from abroad will pitch their ideas to investors and potential business partners in the Boston area. Register here.

Extreme Science: Research innovations to address national security needs

From innovations in military armor to the ambition of clean energy through fusion, shock-wave physics research is at the core of many scientific advances vital to our nation’s security. Yogendra Gupta and his colleagues in the Institute for Shock Physics at WSU are at the forefront of this research, compressing materials to extreme pressures in … Continue reading “Extreme Science: Research innovations to address national security needs”

Future Energy Conference

The Future Energy Conference offers a forum to connect those developing strategies for energy security and economic development with the businesses making it happen. Event details and registration information here.

Zino Society—Red Hot Cool Yule

Held at the stunning Ferrari and Maserati showroom in Seattle, this year’s ZINO Society’s Red Hot, Cool Yule holiday party cannot be missed. Put on a little red and race over to this fast and festive fête. Event details and registration information here.

Zino Marketplace

ZINO Marketplace: Consumer Products and Services Investment Forum will bring together thought leaders, angel investors, VCs and entrepreneurs who are committed to innovation and the advancement of consumer products and services. Hear the founders of successful global companies grown right here in Washington. ZINO Marketplace will showcase 12-18 entrepreneurial companies who are seed, early stage, … Continue reading “Zino Marketplace”

Enterprise 2.0

Enterprise 2.0 calls itself “The leading conference and expo for organizations using collaborative technologies to accelerate information flow and drive revenue.” From the event website: “The way we work is changing rapidly, offering an enormous competitive advantage to those who embrace the new tools that enable contextual, agile and simplified information exchange and collaboration to … Continue reading “Enterprise 2.0”

Sustainable Leadership: What Is It and What Do You Do With It?

Does sustainability really matter in business? What can we learn from Dow Chemical, or BASF? How can you as a business leader turn sustainability into business opportunities? CleanTalk San Diego has organized this program to gather leaders who are committed to more than just “business as usual.” The presentation and discussion is intended to help … Continue reading “Sustainable Leadership: What Is It and What Do You Do With It?”

Fall Angel Education Workshop: Due Diligence and Deal Terms

The New England chapter of the Angel Capital Association (ACA) and the Angel Capital Education Forum (ACEF) will continue its series of Fall Angel Education workshops with this session on Due Diligence and Deal Terms. Led by leading investors from local angel investing groups, this Due Diligence and Deal Terms workshop aims to provide attendees with … Continue reading “Fall Angel Education Workshop: Due Diligence and Deal Terms”

13th Annual MIT VC Conference

The MIT Venture Capital Conference brings together venture capitalists, rising entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to discuss current opportunities and challenges in Venture Capital investing. This year’s conference theme, Here and Now, returns the focus to the entrepreneur and building successful companies in the present. Registration is here.

Xconomy Forum: Michael Moritz Unplugged

Michael Moritz, a partner at leading venture firm Sequoia Capital since 1986, has been described as the most powerful venture capitalist in Silicon Valley. Routinely ranked at or near the top of Forbes’ Midas List of wealth creators, Moritz has led Sequoia’s investments in Google, Yahoo, PayPal, YouTube, Zappos, Kayak, Sugar, and many other companies. … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: Michael Moritz Unplugged”

Small Business Tech Tour Boston

This U.S.-wide tour educating smaller companies on how to use technology to enhance their businesses is making a stop in Boston this month. Sessions will focus on cloud computing, mobile, social media, digital marketing, and more. Register here.

**SOLD OUT**Xconomy Forum: 5×5-Five Cities, Five Big Tech Ideas

What are the next big ideas in technology, and where are they coming from? How will they rock your world? And how are entrepreneurs and investors building viable businesses around them? Xconomy has canvassed its national network for the most potentially transformative tech ideas—across mobile, software, hardware, energy, robotics, Internet, and more—and we are inviting … Continue reading “**SOLD OUT**Xconomy Forum: 5×5-Five Cities, Five Big Tech Ideas”