March 2008 Conference Information

ITDA 45 Minutes with… Fabrice Bonvoisin of FB International, LLC

• What: This monthly series, which matches recognized regional experts with entrepreneurs for one-on-one consulting sessions, continues with the topic of Strategies for Implementing International Business.
• When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
• Where: ITDA, 549 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: ITDA
• Additional Information: http://www.illinoistechnology.com/events/30minuteswith.htm

NASA Third Saturday - Space Communications

• What: The monthly series provides an occasion for visitors to hear directly from NASA engineers, scientists and special guests during presentations held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Visitors interested in attending the presentations should call 216-433-9653 to register up to one month in advance to guarantee admission. Learn how NASA uses the latest technology to communicate with robotic missions throughout the solar system, and how the agency will communicate with astronauts on future missions to the moon.
• When: March 15, 2008
• Where: NASA Glenn Visitors Center, Cleveland, Ohio
• Sponsored by: NASA Glenn Research Center
• Additional Information: 216-433-9653 or http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/events/vcevents.html

2008 Midwest Venture Summit

• What: You are cordially invited to the 2-full day 2008 Midwest Venture Summit (MVS), March 17 and 18, 2008. MVS has become the Midwest's premier gathering of VCs, entrepreneurs, business leaders and angel investors. The 2008 Midwest Venture Summit provides more networking and deal opportunities than ever before, with attendees from all over the 13-state greater Midwest area.
• When: March 17-18, 2008
• Where: University of Chicago Gleacher Center (March 17), Sheraton Hotel - Chicago (March 18)
• Sponsored by: Illinois Venture Capital Associates
• Additional Information: http://www.midwestventuresummit.com/

World's Best Technology Showcase 2008

• What: The WBTshowcase is the nation's premier event showcasing the largest collection of undiscovered technologies emanating from top universities, labs and research institutions from across the country and around the globe.
• When: March 26-27, 2008
• Where: Arlington-Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
• Sponsored by: DCN, NASVF, FLC, SURA
• Additional Information: http://www.wbtshowcase.com/wbt/wbt08web.nsf/pages/index.html

2008 AFCEE Technology Transfer Workshop

• What: The 2008 AFCEE Technology Transfer Workshop, "Focus on the Goal - RIP by 2012," will bring together hundreds of professionals from military services, industry, academia, local, state, and federal agencies, to translate ideas, success stories, case histories, current trends, and technologies into solutions for environmental restoration. The three-day schedule, with a fourth day of optional short courses, includes over 100 technical presentations on a variety of topics, exhibitors showcasing their latest equipment, products, technology, and services, along with a networking opportunities! Don't miss the technology transfer event of the year! Make plans now to be in historical San Antonio to experience firsthand the event that will prove invaluable in reaching the Air Force remedy-in-place goal by 2012.
• When: March 25-28, 2008
• Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
• Sponsored by: AFCEE
• Additional Information: http://www.afcee.brooks.af.mil/products/techtrans/workshop/default.asp

Catalyzing Collaboration Between Industry and Academia in the Life Sciences

• What: Become part of an ongoing forum to bring life science researchers from universities and companies together to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and explore potential collaborations to promote commercialization. This forum will provide a unique combination of presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking. The intent is to expose industry to the wealth of available research and innovation taking place in the life sciences departments of participating universities. Industry participants have included Baxter, Abbott, TAP, Eli Lilly, and UIC.
• When: March 28, 2008
• Where: RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: Rush University Medical Center and Illinois Medical District
• Additional Information: http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/research/air/announce.html