May 2007 Conference Information

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: May 1, 2007
• Where: Rochester, Michigan
• Sponsored by: BioTechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2518

DECON'07

• What: DECON '07 is a national 3-day conference on deconstruction, building materials reuse, and construction and demolition debris recycling.
• When: May 14-16, 2007
• Where: Memorial Union, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: BMRA, FPL, WasteCap Wisconsin
• Additional Information: http://www.buildingreuse.org/resources/articles/?article_id=39

2007 Energy Conference and Exposition

• What: DTE Energy and ESD will hold a one-day conference and exposition on the latest innovations in alternative energy sources and energy efficiency. One of the largest energy conferences and expositions held in metropolitan Detroit, the 2007 event is expected to have 100 exhibitors and attract 1,500 attendees.
• When: May 15, 2007
• Where: Detroit, Michigan
• Sponsored by: DTE Energy and the Engineering Society of Detroit
• Additional Information: http://ww2.esd.org/EVENTS/EnergyConf.htm

FLC National Meeting and World's Best Technologies Showcase

• What: Our theme, "Making the Connection," is predicated on the need to enhance American competitiveness. Technology commercialization is an especially critical need in the current global climate. "Making the Connection" will enable laboratories to link with one another, with partners in academia and industry, and with other government agencies to move their innovative technologies to the marketplace. This year the meeting will be held jointly with the 2007 World's Best Technologies Showcase (WBT). Linking with WBT offers the unique opportunity to connect with technology commercialization practitioners, executives and venture-capital investors. The Showcase features the world's largest collection of cutting-edge, first-to-market technologies presented to leading seed investors and Fortune 500 licensees. You will have an invaluable opportunity to hear expert speakers and to participate in sessions designed to provide critical technology transfer (T²) information, highlight federal T² accomplishments, discuss key T² issues, and facilitate productive exchanges of ideas. In building on agency mission-driven partnerships with industry, the FLC and the WBT are striving to help us promote and foster the partnerships that bring our technological innovations to life.
• When: May 15-18, 2007
• Where: Arlington, Texas
• Sponsored by: FLC, WBT, and the National Association of Seed and Venture Funds
• Additional Information: http://www.federallabs.org/meeting/

SBIR/STTR Two-Day Intensive Workshop with NIH Focus

• What: This two-day workshop combines the SBIR/STTR 101, Proposal Preparation, and NIH Electronic Submission Workshops into a two-day intensive workshop. This is targeted to life science companies covering DOD, NSF and NIH, with detailed emphasis on NIH. This workshop is limited to Ohio-based participants.
• When: May 16-17, 2007
• Where: Cleveland, Ohio
• Sponsored by: BioTechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2525

LES 2007 Spring Meeting, "Licensing in the Era of Intellectual Property Revolution"

• What: The debate continues about the role of intellectual property in society. More directly for each of us, the role of intellectual property has a significant impact on the heart of our professional activities—licensing. The main meeting kicks off on Thursday, May 17, with a plenary session at which Matthew Emmens, CEO of Shire Pharmaceuticals, will discuss "Licensing Specialty Pharma: The Views of an Industry Leader." Following him, a panel of distinguished members of the licensing community will shed light on the varied approaches to generating a return on intellectual property—from those that are truly revolutionary deal structures to those generating more hype than dollars. On Friday, plenary speakers include G. Wayne Clough, the president of Georgia Institute of Technology, a leading expert on the economic impact of the university community; Hank Barry, director, Business Department of Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin, and former CEO of Napster, Inc.; and a panel discussing "Financing, Finding Deals and IP Protection for Recycled Products." An outstanding lineup of workshop programs is scheduled each day, with concurrent tracks on chemicals, energy and materials; consumer products; health care; high tech; industry, university and government laboratory transactions; and legal topics.
• When: May 16-18, 2007
• Where: Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
• Sponsored by: LES
• Additional Information: http://www.usa-canada.les.org/meetings/2007spring/

Michigan Clean Fleet Conference

• What: Join us for an educational and network building event on clean transportation options for fleets! This event will include presentations and exhibits covering alternative fuels, hybrids, clean diesel technologies, and much more. Ride in an alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle! Network with other fleet managers, government and planning officials, and industry experts to discover ways to reduce fuel usage, decrease emissions, and save money.
• When: May 17, 2007
• Where: NextEnergy Center, Detroit, Michigan
• Sponsored by: NextEnergy
• Additional Information: http://www.nextenergy.org/events/detail.asp?ContentId=1946565E-ECEB-4F79-9FF1-97F6EFD15B0F&bk=%2Fevents%2Findex%2Easp

9th International Conference on Wood & Biofiber Plastic Composites

• What: Since the first conference in 1991, the International Conferences on Woodfiber-Plastic Composites have brought together international experts from the scientific, technical, and commercial communities to encourage the exchange and dissemination of information on the latest advances and future opportunities for these materials. Alternating years with its Canadian counterpart, this biennial spring conference has evolved into the largest of its kind. We will continue this tradition at the 9th International Conference, where a two-track format of formal presentations will explore the nature, structure, performance, markets and issues concerning wood and biofiber plastic composites. Please join us for this important international conference.
• When: May 21-23, 2007
• Where: Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin
• Sponsored by: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, and Forest Products Society
• Additional Information: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/notices/events/2007may21-23--wood-biofiber-conf.html

2007 Joint Services Environmental Management (JSEM) Conference

• What: JSEM 2007 is a comprehensive summit on the evolving world of environment, energy, and geospatial information within the DOD. Once again, JSEM will highlight the many new and innovative ways the DOD, other federal agencies, states, the defense industry, and partners are meeting its mission needs while protecting the environment. JSEM 2007 gives the opportunity to share ways to integrate environment, energy, and geospatial information management into defense operations. JSEM 2007 presents an excellent opportunity to provide the tools, knowledge, and experience that will help sustain the workforce in a time of change.
• When: May 21-24, 2007
• Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
• Sponsored by: NDIA
• Additional Information: http://www.jsemconference.com/2007/index.htm

SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop - NIH Focus

• What: This two-day workshop combines the SBIR/STTR 101, Proposal Preparation, and NIH Electronic Submission Workshops into a two-day intensive workshop. This is targeted to life science companies covering DOD, NSF and NIH, with detailed emphasis on NIH. This workshop is limited to Michigan-based participants.
• When: May 22-23, 2007
• Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Sponsored by: BioTechnology Business Consultants
• Additional Information: http://www.sbirworld.com/Conferences/eventDetails.asp?ConfId=2521