June 2007 Conference Information

2007 National Utilization & Marketing Council Annual Meeting

• What: Focus of the technical program will center on cooperative forest products technology transfer. The program will open with a general dialogue on cooperative technology transfer followed by traditional and new innovative technology transfer approaches. Networking approaches and building technology transfer relationships will also be explored. The meeting includes tours of the Forest Products Laboratory and local value-added businesses, a technical poster session, and opportunities to visit with FPL researchers.
• When: June 3-8, 2007
• Where: Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: National Utilization and Marketing Council and USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory
• Additional Information: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/notices/events/2007jun3-8--nue&m-conference.html

SBIR/STTR 101 - Introduction and Overview

• What: This half-day workshop covers SBIR/STTR program basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and sources of funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development.
• When: June 6, 2007
• Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Sponsored by: BioTechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2519

NASA & Navy Federal Development Seminar

• What: The Illinois Technology Development Alliance invites you to the NASA & Navy Federal Development Seminar. The seminar is to introduce small technology companies to NASA and Department of Defense (DOD) programs and opportunities for technology development. Learn about obtaining technology development contracts with NASA and DOD. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of NASA programs and Navy needs, as well as a panel discussion.
• When: June 7, 2007
• Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: ITDA
• Additional Information: http://www.illinoistechnology.com/events/list.php

10th International Congress on Biotechnology in the Pulp and Paper Industry

• What: The 10th International Congress in 2007 will mark 30 years of progress in the development of biotechnology for the pulp and paper industry. In addition to its traditional emphasis on microbial and biochemical technologies, this congress will feature advances in plant biotechnologies critical to the field and sessions to highlight industrial applications in fiber processing, plant geneomics, biorefining and bioconversion.
• When: June 10-15, 2007
• Where: Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory; Iogen Corporation, Novozymes; ArborGen; and Genencor
• Additional Information: http://www.bact.wisc.edu/icbppi_2007/index.html

Biotechnology: Strategies for Management of Intellectual Property

• What: As companies seek to achieve competitive advantage through exploitation of their technological assets, managing intellectual property has become a key issue. In most cases, intellectual property is responsible for more than 70% of the market value of companies on the S&P Index. This course is designed to expose participants to the various organizational skills needed so as to confidently develop, analyze and negotiate the intellectual property of their corporation. Outstanding faculty from Kellogg School of Management and WIPO will help you understand the strategic issues involved in intellectual property management. Special guest experts complement the foundations presented by the faculty.
• When: June 11-14, 2007
• Where: Northwestern University - Downtown Chicago Campus, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: Kellogg School of Management and World Intellectual Property Organization
• Additional Information: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/academic/biotech/program/execed_ipstrategy.htm

Sharing Indigenous Wisdom: An International Dialogue on Sustainable Development

• What: The conference is held to foster dialogue on traditional indigenous knowledge being utilized and incorporated as models and methods of sustainable practices. Traditional or indigenous knowledge refers to using the wisdom embodied in indigenous communities or groups to preserve and protect resources vital to the continuity of indigenous communities or groups. This year the conference will focus on the natural environment foundational element of the Menominee model of sustainable development.
• When: June 11-15, 2007
• Where: Green Bay, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: College of Menominee Nation, USDA Forest Service, and the International Union of Forest Research Organization
• Additional Information: http://www.sharingindigenouswisdom.org/

Fine Tuning Your Licensing Program After eBay and Medimmune

• What: The Supreme Court's decisions in the eBay and Medimmune cases have significantly changed how you need to think about licensing. eBay threw out the Federal Circuit's general rule that permanent injunctions will issue against patent infringement absent exceptional circumstances, and reiterated the traditional four-factor test to determine when equity supports a permanent injunction. Medimmune gave the licensee a much stronger ability to challenge the validity of a licensed patent, while keeping the license in place. These and other licensing issues will be considered in this presentation by Thomas G. Berry of the Minneapolis office of Ingrassia, Fisher & Lorenz. Mr. Berry is formerly Vice President and Chief Patent Counsel of Medtronic and has substantial experience in intellectual property strategy, procurement, licensing and litigation. Prior to joining Medtronic, Mr. Berry was with Motorola for 21 years in various engineering and legal positions, culminating in his election as Vice President and IP Law Director. At Motorola, Mr. Berry had worldwide intellectual property responsibility for all communication business units generating approximately 70% of Motorola's revenue at that time.
• When: 11:30-1:30, June 12, 2007
• Where: Dorsey Ewald Conference Center, 1000 Westgate Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota
• Sponsored by: Minnesota Chapter, LES
• Additional Information: http://www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/minnesota/upcoming.asp

Council of University Transportation Centers 2007 Summer Meeting

• What: Three days of discussion on best practices, strategic planning, and meeting the needs of USDOT administrations
• When: June 13-15, 2007
• Where: Fluno Center, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: Midwest Regional University Transportation Center and the National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education
• Additional Information: http://www.mrutc.org/cutc2007/%5Cindex.htm

1st Ohio Summit on Supply Chain Opportunities in Alternative Energy

• What: Ohio provides a rich web of manufacturing expertise eager to address the burgeoning global demand for energy. The objectives of this meeting are to 1) describe, compare and contrast the various energy technologies that can provide alternatives to conventional fossil fuel conversion processes; 2) identify opportunities for manufacturing and service providers to become part of the supply chain for these energy alternatives; and 3) provide networking opportunities among developers, implementers and would-be suppliers. Sessions will progress from variations of current fossil fuel-based technology through wind, hydro, solar, biomass, waste and hydrogen/fuel cell energy alternatives. These objectives will be facilitated with podium presentations, tabletop exhibits and posters. The intent is to stimulate and facilitate Ohio enterprises to become part of the global supply chain in this set of emerging technologies.
• When: June 19-20, 2007
• Where: Kettering, Ohio
• Sponsored by: Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition, Cleveland Foundation
• Additional Information: http://www.emtec.org/fuelcells/events/ae_summit07/index.php

Global Healthcare Investing Conference

• What: While other high tech sectors have gone "global," building health care companies on a global scale is in its early stages. Previously, no forum has brought together leading investors, institutions, and companies managing "global" startups, operating in multiple financial and regulatory markets, and investing in technologies across the world. BioEnterprise and IBF Conferences proudly present the inaugural Globalization of Healthcare Investing Conference to address the needs of the health care venture and entrepreneurial communities.
• When: June 20-21, 2007
• Where: Intercontinental Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio
• Sponsored by: BioEnterprise and IBF Conferences
• Additional Information: http://ibfconferences.com/ibf/viewdetails.asp?lstconfname=191