June 2008 Conference Information

TechConnect Summit

• What: TechConnect Summit is a showcase of prescreened, advanced technologies and early-stage companies specifically in nanotech, cleantech and biotech. At the Summit, IP, seed and early-stage companies meet with corporations and investors to match up funding or partnering opportunities, while large corporations present their current and future technology needs.
• When: June 3-5, 2008
• Where: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts
• Sponsored by: NSTI Nanotech, Clean Technology, and NSTI BioNano
• Additional Information: http://www.techconnect.org/Summit2008/

The International Marketplace & Conference

• What: IPTEC is: a marketplace designed for maximum networking opportunities, a strong conference dedicated to business development through tech transfer, a series of new technology presentations, roundtable discussions and workshops, prestigious awards, an online networking and search system-an opportunity not to be missed.
• When: June 11-12, 2008
• Where: Frankfurt/Main, Germany
• Sponsored by: MackBrooks Group
• Additional Information: http://www.iptec-marketplace.com/

Annual ITDA Federal Funding Seminar

• What: The ITDA's annual Federal Financing Seminar provides detailed information about NASA and Department of Defense (DOD) programs, including the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), and NASA Space Act Agreements.
• When: June 18, 2008
• Where: University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Forum, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: ITDA
• Additional Information: http://www.illinoistechnology.com/events/#FFS

2008 International Conference on Nanotechnology for Forest Products

• What: This is the third annual international conference that is focused on state-of-the-art research, development, and deployment of nanotechnology science and technology for the global forest products community. Working on the theme "Nanotechnology from Research and Development to Application," this conference will consider a wide range of science- and technology-focused presentations.
• When: June 25-27, 2008
• Where: Hyatt Regency, St. Louis, Missouri
• Sponsored by: TAPPI and Forest Products Society
• Additional Information: http://www.tappi.org/s_tappi/doc_events.asp?CID=11165&DID=557404