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Topic Proposal Submission

We are currently accepting topic proposals for a concurrent, multi-track workshop that will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the WBTshowcase.

Who knows more about the trends, successes, hot topics, and emerging markets than the industry professionals, like you, in the trenches everyday? So, tell us more – we want to hear all about the hot topics in your industry sectors.

Get creative – A general list of topics is provided below as a starting point only.

  • IP Technical Refresher and Emerging Issues
  • Hot Markets and Sizzling Sectors
  • Emerging Successes in Federal-Corporate Partnerships
  • Building Great BioTech - Lifescience Companies
  • New Media Investment Opportunities
  • Accelerating Nano - Bio Technology Commercialization
  • Convergent Technologies and Investment Opportunities
  • Globalization of Innovation
Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate the ability to engage the audience through dynamic interaction of the participants (case studies, lively panel sessions, demonstrated successes)

Simply complete the brief form below and click “Submit”. All proposals must be submitted by Friday, August 29. Each proposal will be reviewed and if yours is selected you will be contacted.

See you in Arlington!

Contact Information

Prefix


* First Name


Middle Name


* Last Name


Suffix / Credits


Job Title


Department


Company / Organization


Address Line 1


Address Line 2


* City


* State / Province


Zip / Postal Code


* Email Address


Website URL


* Contact Phone


Office Fax

Proposal Submission

* Proposal Title


* 3-5 Sentence Summary


Why is the topic relevant?


Who is the target audience and what knowledge will they gain?


How will the Session be organized?
(panel- how many panelists, workshop, round table, etc…)


* Suggested Participants and roles
(If you will be acting as the organizer, moderator, or panelist please specify and list others who will)


* Short Bio
(Bio may be used in print material if proposal is accepted)


Photo Attachment
(Photo attachments should be a head shot, high resolutions formats are preferred if available)

Comments / Suggestions

* Required