April 2008 Conference Information

ITDA's 45 Minutes with Mike Biersma

• What: For over 10 years, Mike Biersma has been helping companies across America improve their brands, guiding them in reverse-engineering their sales process and value propositions into cohesive branding, communication and marketing strategies. Biersma Creative is routinely charged by its clients with creating a new brand from scratch or developing total rebranding initiatives. When not consulting with clients on brand strategy and effective activation of those brands in the marketplace, Biersma's architecting websites, where he applies his considerable experience delivering best-practice user interface solutions that are specifically-tuned to his clients' categories. He also provides consulting on search engine and pay-per-click programs.
• When: April 9 and 10, 2008
• Where: ITDA, Suite 600, 549 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: ITDA
• Additional Information: http://www.illinoistechnology.com/events/30MinutesWith.htm

SAE World Congress - "A Climate for Change"

• What: The necessity for visionary leadership, technical innovation, and creative collaboration in the automotive industry is unprecedented. Never have the stakes been higher or the issues more complex. The SAE World Congress offers inspiration in many forms… an expanded perspective influenced by an outstanding technical presentation… a fresh idea gleaned from a thought-provoking exchange on the exhibit floor… a game-changing strategy spurred by a dynamic debate at a theater session… or a profitable relationship formed at a networking event. The best minds of the automotive industry gather here - inspiration in abundance. Don't miss out!
• When: April 14-17, 2008
• Where: Detroit, Michigan
• Sponsored by: SAE
• Additional Information: http://www.sae.org/congress/

Intellectual Property Symposium

• What: The Intellectual Property Symposium brings together a unique combination of thought leaders in electronic systems, software, and semiconductors across the engineering, business and legal professions.
• When: April 15-16, 2008
• Where: San Jose Fairmont, San Jose, California
• Sponsored by: EE Times, Semiconductor Insights, and Portelligent
• Additional Information: http://www.eetimes.semiconductor.com/

2008 Dual Use Technology Briefing

• What: Join us for this half-day program that will deliver information on how companies developing innovative technology can do business with the United States Army, Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The program will provide an overview of these Department of Defense offerings: the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), and select 2008 DOD SBIR topics as announced on April 21, 2008. Attendees will also receive an overview of Automation Alley's programs to help connect local automotive and manufacturing companies with defense industry programs and projects.
• When: April 22, 2008
• Where: Automation Alley Headquarters, Troy, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Automation Alley
• Additional Information: http://automationalley.com/autoalley/Automation+Alley/Calendar+of+Events/Calendar.htm?Postid=3317&userid=7817

Minnesota High Tech Association Spring Conference

• What: How do we compete in a 24/7/7 world? Finally, we all get it. We compete globally. Period. Join the growing number of technology business executives who gather each year at the MHTA Spring Conference. Examine how your organization measures up in a 24/7/7 world, and ideas to leverage strengths to keep our organizations and our region's technology-based economy vibrant and relevant.
• When: April 24, 2008
• Where: Minneapolis Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Sponsored by: Minnesota High Tech Association
• Additional Information: http://www.mhta.org/ittrium/visit?path=A1x66x1y1x96x1y1x976x1x73

Fifth Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

• What: The World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing is the premiere gathering of thought leaders, investors, researchers and business executives from around the globe. The 2008 conference will present the latest issues involving scientific innovation, market growth, policy developments and future trends in the industrial and environmental applications of biotechnology. It will also provide exceptional networking and business development opportunities that no other conference offers.
• When: April 27-30, 2008
• Where: Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: BIO
• Additional Information: http://www.bio.org/worldcongress2008/