WBTshowcase - Agenda
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Agenda - WBTshowcase 2010


Agenda at a Glance
  • Monday, March 15th
    LES Course
    Early Registration
    Reception and IC2 Elevator Pitch Competition
  • Tuesday, March 16th
    Opening Plenary
    Multi-Track Concurrent Panel Sessions
    Opening Round WBT-IC2 University Commercialization Plan Competition
    Technology Presentations
    UTSystem University Presentations
    Meet the Presenters Reception
  • Wednesday, March 17th
    Technology Presentations
    Final Round WBT-IC2 University Commercialization Plan Competition
    Emerging Technology Fund Top 20
    Multi-Track Concurrent Panel Sessions
    Awards Reception
    WBT2010 Awards Dinner
  • Thursday, March 18th
    Strategic Patent Management for Entrepreneurs
Monday, March 15, 2010
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Commercializing Technology through the Power of IP Licensing presented by the Licensing Executive Society Learn more...
Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions I
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WBTshowcase Registration Open
Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Foyer
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reception and IC2 Elevator Pitch Competition
Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Foyer

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Registration Open
Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Foyer
7:30 am - 8:50 am
WBT2010 Welcome Breakfast
Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Hall of Fame
8:15 am - 8:50 am
Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Hall of Fame

Plenary Session with Keynote Presentation
  • Douglas A Comstock, Director of the Innovative Partnerships Program, NASA
  • 9:00 am - 9:45 am
    Multi-track Sessions
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions I, II, III

    Track 1: Working with the FLC and Federal Laboratories
    This session provides an introduction to the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) and the mechanisms used to work with federal laboratories.
    Moderator(s):
  • Dr. Theresa Baus, Head, Technology Partnership Enterprise Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
  • Panelist(s):
  • James M Kasischke, Supervisory Patent Counsel, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport
  • Track 2: How to Capture Maximum Value from Early Stage Technologies
    This session will focus on methods that have been successfully utilized to assess and optimize the potential market return on early stage technologies. Technology valuation relies on a variety of key inputs, ranging from a clear understanding of market utility to well defined strategies for adequate IP protection. “Value” is often defined as enhanced performance beyond what is currently available. Even better is adding “Value” at a lower cost. A panel of experienced practitioners will discuss how to identify and quantify the maximum value potential for early stage technologies.
    Moderator(s):
  • Terry Fetterhoff, Sr Director, Technology Management, Roche Diagnostics
  • Panelist(s):
  • Dr. Tom Swiger, President, INPRO
  • Max H Lewis, Vice President – Global Innovation, The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Track 3: Working With NASA
  • Minoo N. Dastoor Ph.D., Innovative Partnerships Program Office, NASA Headquarters
  • 9:45 am - 10:00 am
    Networking Break
    10:00 am - 10:45 am
    Multi-track Sessions
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions I, II, III

    Track 1: Innovations in Federal Technology Transfer
    Moderator(s):
  • Dr. Theresa Baus, Head, Technology Partnership Enterprise Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
  • Panelist(s):
  • Dr. Richard J. Brenner, Assistant Administrator, Office of Technology Transfer, US Dept of Agriculture -ARS
  • Jim Jaffe, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
  • Track 2: Driving Innovation through the intersection of Venture capital and Academic Medical Centers
    The importance of effective collaboration between government, academia, and industry, or triple helix partnerships,that can efficiently move science-based knowledge from discovery to commercialization is widely accepted.  Equally critical in creating new value chains is the partnership among academia, venture capital, and entrepreneurs that can result in the successful commercialization of new technology.  The unique combination of intellectual, strategic, and financial capacity provides the framework for driving innovation.  The academic medical center is able to monetize select innovation by:  license of the technology to a partner, the outright sale of the intellectual property, or launch of a new company.  Developing new technology is an art and a science. Likewise, the building of a company is an art and a science.  The capacity to manage resources and risk effectively plays a critical role in the commercialization of innovation in the marketplace.
    Moderator(s):
  • Jay Srini MS, MBA, FHIMSS, Chief Innovation Officer, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Panelist(s):
  • David Tamburri, Health Enterprise Partners, L.P.
  • Track 3: Open Innovation: How Corporations Are Bringing in External Innovation
    As large companies realize that the majority of innovation happens outside of their corporate boundaries, what options do they have? What is Open Innovation and what does it take for it to work? How do you reconcile openness and IP protection? In this panel, we’ll be taking a look at the best practices, banner case studies – and what to avoid to ensure a successful implementation. We’ll also discuss the opportunities for researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs to participate successfully.
    Moderator(s):
  • Bernard Slede, Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur and Venture Capitalist
  • Panelist(s):
  • Brent Jones, Business Development Manager, Texas Instruments Incorporated
  • Sarah Jane Militello, President, Vernare LLC
  • Denys Resnick, Director of Strategic Programs, NineSigma, Inc.
  • 10:45 am - 11:00 am
    Networking Break
    11:00 am - 11:45 am
    Multi-track Sessions
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions I, II, III

    Track 1: Department of Homeland Security
  • Ms. Marlene Owens, Technology Transfer Program Manager, DHS
  • Track 2: Seed and Early Stage IT investing after the crash - who's left standing what's hot and where to from here
    Panelist(s):
  • Mr. John Adler, General Partner, Silver Creek Ventures
  • Dave Blivin, Managing Partner, Cottonwood Technology Fund
  • Jim Dugan, CEO/Co-Founder/Managing Partner, OCA Ventures
  • Mike Millard, Director, Austin Ventures
  • Track 3: Corporate Venture Capital: Opportunities, Risks, Strategies
    Corporate Venture Capital investment can offer tremendous strategic and financial opportunities to both the corporation (investors) and entrepreneurs (investees). But all too often the inherent structural incompatibility between mature and early-stage firms, strategic misalignment between the parties, or inattention to aligning incentives can cause even the most promising CVC-based partnership to turn out badly for all involved. In this session, we’ll explore some of the critical elements that can affect outcomes from both sides of the equation, discuss the process and pitfalls that arise when strategic investors and entrepreneurs engage with one another, and share some disciplines that both sides can apply to make the relationship work. Attendees are encouraged to email any relevant questions to acaper@synchronyvm.com in advance.
    Moderator(s):
  • Mr. Charles J. Brez, Partner, Business Performance
  • Panelist(s):
  • Adam Caper, Managing Director, Synchrony Venture Management
  • Iain Cooper, Technology Advisor - Mergers & Acquisitions Group, Schlumberger
  • Track 4: Finding & Commercializing Market Ready Technology with Universities: Partner, Don't Just License!
    Developing and commercializing market-ready technology with a university can offer tremendous benefits, but the relationship can be a minefield to negotiate. Success has a great deal to do with the terms of engagement and the willingness to make the deal work on both sides.

    Mike Rainone is the founder of PCDworks, Inc., a technology development firm that specializes in new product development, and the president of Active Water Sciences, Inc., a new partnership between PCDworks, Inc. and Sam Houston State University that offers breakthrough products for wastewater management. Co-presenter Dan Davis is Associate Vice President for Research Development and Technology Commercialization at SHSU. Rainone and Davis will outline the do's and don'ts for companies hoping to find, develop and market new products with universities.
  • Dan G. Davis, Associate Vice President for Research Administration And Technology Commercialization, Sam Huston State University
  • Mike Rainone, Vice President, PCDworks
  • 11:45 am - 12:00 pm
    Networking Break and make your way over the Arlington Convention Center
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall

    WBTshowcase Opening Luncheon hosted by The University of Texas System and Special Keynote Presentation
    Join Dr. Keith McDowell, Vice Chancellor for Research and Technology Transfer for The University of Texas System and Regent James D. Dannenbaum P.E., as they present the UT System Chancellor’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards in a special awards ceremony honoring nominees from twelve UT institutions.

    Followed by a special keynote presentation by the The Honorable Zachary Lemnios, Director, Defense Research and Engineering, Department of Defense.
  • James D. Dannenbaum P.E., Regent - University of Texas System
  • The Honorable Zachary Lemnios, Director, Defense Research and Engineering, Department of Defense
  • 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Technology Presentations
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Regional/State Initiatives Roundtable: Arlington Convention Center
    (Invitation Only)
    Representatives of our federal agency sponsors and invited representatives from regional and state innovation initiatives will meet in a roundtable discussion, focused on how to engage federal agencies in regional and state initiatives.
    3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
    Networking Break
    3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
    Technology Presentations
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Meet the Presenters Opening Reception and Poster Session
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Ballroom

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    Wednesday, March 17, 2010
    7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Registration Open
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall Foyer
    *1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Registration Open
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Foyer
    7:00 am - 8:00 am
    WBTshowcase Breakfast
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall
    8:00 am - 8:30 am
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall

    WBT Keynote Presentation: Accelerating America’s Innovation Capacity and Small Business Growth
    Despite America’s historic strength in small business entrepreneurship, new technology creation, and international competitiveness, our economic growth as a nation needs to be energized to permit us to take full advantage of all of our technology assets. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a history of excellence in innovation and in working with America’s businesses. Its programs are at the leading edge of metrology and standards, in best practices in industry, in funding technologies that meet our nation’s critical national needs, and in assisting small- and medium-sized manufacturers. In this keynote, NIST Deputy Director Marc Stanley will discuss some of the programs and strategies available through NIST aligned to building an enhanced U.S. infrastructure for sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship that will strengthen America’s innovative capacity and global competitiveness.
  • Marc Stanley, Acting Deputy Director, NIST
  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Technology Presentations
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall
    8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Regional Nanotechnology Initiative Roundtable: Arlington Convention Center (Invitation Only) Representatives from regional and state nanotechnology initiatives are invited to meet with the National Nanotechnology Initiative Office to discuss ways to foster, support and encourage state and regional nanotechnology initiatives.
    10:00 am - 10:15 am
    Networking Break
    10:15 am - 11:45 am
    Technology Presentations
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Arlington Convention Center - Grand Hall

    WBT Luncheon
    2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
    Multi-track Sessions
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - World Series, Super Bowl and Hall of Fame

    Track 1:The Future of Nanotechnology
    A world endeavor was initiated by the National Nanotechnology Initiative long-term R&D vision formulated at the end of 1990s. This paper outlines the foundational knowledge development since 2000, its current $1.7 billion program underpinning about $80 billion production incorporating nanoscale components in the United States, and likely evolution towards a general purpose technology by 2020. R&D trends and new areas of application of nanotechnology will be discussed. The nanoscale science and engineering integration promises revolutionary novel products, mass use of the new technology, and better comprehension and conservation of nature.

    - NNI Investment in FY 2011 Budget Request
    - NNI: Past, Present, Future
    - Trends in worldwide nanotechnology patent applications: 1991 to 2008
  • Dr. Mihail Roco, Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology, National Science Foundation
  • Track 3: An interactive session on Businesses Doing Business with the Department of Defense (DOD)
    At the 2009 WBT, the DoD hosted a seminar discussing some of the programs and approaches DoD has instituted to work with businesses beyond the traditional methods of the Government procurement system. DoD now is using some innovative ways to work with companies that traditionally do not work with them. There are great technologies and products in the private sector that have been developed for purposes not related to DoD needs but have applicability to Defense programs. The challenge for DoD is in bringing those technologies into use for our warfighters. This session will focus on three of the many pathways that have been opened to bring industry together with DoD in partnership arrangements that make good business sense and help DoD acquire products meeting critical needs. Today’s panel will discuss use of: the Defense Production Act Title III program to establish industrial production capacity, MilTech to provide manufacturing, supply chain, and design assistance to small innovative companies, and the DoD Open Business Cell to open the door for innovative partnering on product development and delivery.
    Moderator(s):
  • Cynthia Gonsalves, Director, Office of Technology Transition Defense Research & Engineering Research Directorate
  • Panelist(s):
  • Mr. Al Deibert, Program Manager, MilTech
  • David Edwards, Open Business Cell
  • Paul Beach, President & General Counsel, Quallion LLC
  • 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
    Networking Break
    3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
    Multi-track Sessions
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - World Series, Super Bowl and Hall of Fame

    Track 1: Accelerating Your Growth as a High-Tech Start-up and Technology Innovator: How NIST Partnerships Make it Happen!
    Accessing patient capital for funding high technical risk research is one of the most challenging aspects of creating a successful technology enterprise. Gaining a national voice that withing a network potential customers and manufacturing specialization is a goal that often eludes many small businesses and start-ups. The capital intensiveness of specialized equipment used for manufacturing novel nano-fabricated prototypes and pre-manufactured products can inhibit new nano-enabled ventures from being launched and products from being pursued. Not understanding how to gain access to a cadre of technical experts and inventions, available to all researchers and startups, and how they can be used to help accelerate new technology ventures, can slow the growth of new firms and their ideas.
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, offers an array of programs and services that address these challenges and more faced by start-ups and innovators. As the lead agency within the Department of Commerce for technology innovation, NIST programs and services can help firms become successful participants in the global marketplace. This panel will provide a snapshot into some of these programs, and examples of how they can be used to accelerate the growth of advanced technologies and businesses.
    Moderator(s):
  • Wes Jurey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Arlington Chamber of Commerce
  • Panelist(s):
  • Vincent Luciani, Group Leader, NanoFab Operations Group, NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
  • Mr. Daniel Pitkin, Business & Technology Advisor, NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership
  • Michael Schen, Senior Scientific Advisor to the Director, NIST Technology Innovation Program
  • Paul Zielinski, Chief, Office of Technology Partnerships, NIST Technology Services
  • Track 2: Turning Federal R&D into Money and Jobs
    This session will explore how regional economic development goals are being realized by leveraging federal R&D and venture capital.
  • David J. Novak, Founder / CEO, Inventis Group, Ltd.
  • Track 3: Working with Corporate Partners and Corporate Venture Capital: Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs
    As the venture capital industry is undergoing substantial changes and the turmoil on capital markets has impacted initial public offerings, Corporations may play a bigger role in funding or enabling startups. What are the objectives of corporate venture capital? What sorts of partner programs are there? This panel will explore the keys to success for working with corporations and obtaining funding from them.
    Moderator(s):
  • Sarah Jane Militello, President, Vernare LLC
  • Panelist(s):
  • Mr. Stephen F. Hahn, Senior Research Scientist, The Dow Chemical Company
  • Bernard Slede, Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur and Venture Capitalist
  • 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
    Networking Break
    4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
    Multi-track Sessions
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - World Series, Super Bowl and Hall of Fame

    Track 1: Are Angel Investors Right for You?
  • Steven B. Mercil, President and Chief Executive Officer, RAIN Source Capital
  • Track 2: State of the VC Industry
    Panelist(s):
  • Ralph Taylor-Smith, General Partner, Battelle Ventures
  • 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
    Special Session
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Hall of Fame

    Sigma Session: The World's Best Technologies -- 2010 and Beyond
    Moderator(s):
  • Arlan Andrews, Founder, SIGMA
  • Panelist(s):
    5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
    Reception
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Foyer
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Awards Dinner
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - Champions Ballroom

    Keynote Presentation: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future
  • Arlan Andrews, Founder, SIGMA

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    Thursday, March 18, 2010
    8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Strategic Patent Management for Entrepreneurs Learn more...
    Sheraton Hotel Arlington - World Series

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