April 2007 Conference Information

Industry Clusters in Economic Development: Concepts, Policy, Applications and Analysis Tools

• What: Is your community or region conducting a cluster study in 2007? Do you want to learn the secrets of a consultant's "black box"? This training will teach the basics needed to conduct an industry cluster study. Learn about free interactive software—GeoDa—that can help analyze data for the cluster study. The training will introduce attendees to spatial data analysis concepts that are fundamental to economic planning.
• When: April 10-12, 2007
• Where: Urbana, Illinois
• Sponsored by: The Council for Community and Economic Research
• Additional Information: http://www.c2er.org/training.asp

SAE 2007 World Congress

• What: For four days, the SAE 2007 World Congress exists as a rare microcosm of the global automotive industry-where the novice and the veteran will find what is necessary for enhancing core knowledge, while also gaining invaluable exposure to the people and the dialogue that will shape the industry and, in many ways, the world in which we live.
• When: April 16-19, 2007
• Where: Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan
• Sponsored by: SAE International
• Additional Information: http://www.sae.org/congress/

National Venture Capital Association, "Globalization of Innovation"

• What: For three decades the NVCA annual meeting has been the leading venture-capital industry gathering, where venture-capital professionals gather to discuss industry trends and the macro-economic environment, hear provocative and interesting speakers, and network with one another. This year's theme, Globalization of Innovation, is timely as many venture-capital firms are tapping into the growing entrepreneurial communities in all domestic and international regions, including China, India and others, in order to maximize returns for their investors. And, there is no better place to glean insight about the dynamics impacting the global business environment than Washington, D.C.
• When: April 17-18, 2007
• Where: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
• Sponsored by: NVCA
• Additional Information: http://www.nvca.org/annualmeeting07.html

Composite Materials Design, Testing and Fabrication

• What: This two-day seminar was developed to educate engineers and other technical personnel about all conventional and cutting-edge aspects of composite/FRP materials design, testing and fabrication techniques. Such topics as primary resin and fiber reinforcement construction materials, general composites design methodology, traditional fabrication techniques, advanced manufacturing technologies, sandwich core and foam design, composites test and inspection methods, and failure criteria are covered. Though theory is included, the course emphasizes practical design considerations for selecting materials to optimize design and application performance. Design for manufacturability, economic practicality and weight considerations as important tradeoffs is also addressed.
• When: April 18-19, 2007
• Where: Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: Seminars for Engineers
• Additional Information: http://www.seminarsforengineers.com/composites/

2007 Dual Use Technology Briefing

• What: The United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will be awarding more than $20 million in contracts this year to U.S. small businesses selected to work on a series of collaborative technology development projects that have dual-use applications for the military and industry. These awards will be made through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, managed by the National Automotive Center (NAC), the technology transfer group within TARDEC. The program will be outlined to all interested parties in a briefing scheduled in April. Briefings concerning Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) and government contracting will also be included.
• When: April 24, 2007
• Where: Automation Alley Headquarters, Troy, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Automation Alley and TARDEC
• Additional Information: http://www.automationalley.com/autoalley/Automation+Alley/Calendar+of+Events/Calendar.htm?Postid=2540&userid=7817

Ohio Nanotechnology Summit

• What: The Ohio Nanotechnology Summit is the premier nanotechnology event in Ohio, drawing both national and local leaders in nanotechnology. Including all sectors and disciplines, the summit delivers a concentrated program spanning key issues ranging from nanotechnology research to development to commercialization. The Ohio Nanotechnology Summit will offer a unique opportunity to get a firsthand perspective on the boundless potential that this exciting technical field holds. The 2007 program will feature four areas: nanotechnology materials, nanotechnology processing, biomedical applications, nanotechnology photonics, and electronics.
• When: April 24-25, 2007
• Where: John S. Knight Convention Center, Akron, Ohio
• Sponsored by: Ohio 3rd Frontier
• Additional Information: http://www.ohionanosummit.net/

2007 Spring National SBIR/STTR Conference

• What: Learn the what, how, and who of the SBIR/STTR programs. Learn how to tap into the $2+ billion business resource known as the national SBIR/STTR program, and build connections with federal agencies.
• When: April 30 - May 3, 2007
• Where: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
• Sponsored by: Small Business and Technology Development Center
• Additional Information: http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/2007/index.htm