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Morning Mindfulness Meditation
Morning Mindfulness Meditation
You are invited to join a morning mindfulness meditation session to start the day. You can be an experienced meditator or someone just curious to try the first time. We will play guided meditation sessions selected from online sources and you are welcome to share your own favorite piece as well. We will keep it Short and Fun! Small group setting. No special clothing needed. Facilitated by Alice Li.
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07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
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Breakfast on Your Own (Coffee and Tea Available)
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer, North Tower, Lobby Level
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07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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AUTM Connect Help Desk
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer, North Tower, Lobby Level
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07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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AUTM Connect Partnering Place
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 8-9, North Tower, Lobby Level
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07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Contemplation Room
Location: Rancho Santa Fe 3, North Tower, Lobby Level
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07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Nursing Room
Please request access to the Nursing Room at the Registration Desk.
Location: Rancho Santa Fe 2, North Tower, Lobby Level
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07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Registration
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer, North Tower, Lobby Level
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07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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AUTM Meeting Place Conference Rooms
Location: Catalina, Coronado, Dana Point, La Costa, La Jolla, La Mesa, Malibu & Newport Beach, South Tower, Fourth Floor
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08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Opening Plenary Session and Keynote Presentation Featuring Ed Damiano
Ed Damiano, PhD, is a co-founder of Beta Bionics. Ever since his son developed Type 1 diabetes at 11 months of age, Damiano has been committed to building a bihormonal bionic pancreas. He has been a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University since 2004. He was an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois prior to that. Damiano received a PhD in Applied Mechanics and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 1-7, North Tower, Lobby Level
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09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Pacific Ballroom 14-22, North Tower, Lobby Level
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Pacific Ballroom 14-22, North Tower, Lobby Level
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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ChatGPT and Generative AI -- What is it and how to Monetize it?
OpenAI with ChatGPT and Dall-E, as well as other generative AI programs have opened a whole new world of tools and business models for creative professionals. A quantum leap in feasibility has occurred. Tech transfer offices need to understand what the promise is, and how to monetize it. The future is now.
Location: San Diego Ballroom B, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Matan Arazi, Matan Arazi; Nima Badizadegan, Nima Badizadegan; Stephanie Curcio, NLPatent; Jonathan Gortat, Stanford University; Charles Macedo, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP; Justin Rerko, Tradespace
Moderator(s): Charles Macedo, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Concurrent Session 1 - Education and Roundtable Sessions
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Enforcement of Plant-Related IP
Someone has stolen your plant material. What now?! With overlapping regimes of protection, (PVPs, PBRs, trademarks, plant patents, utility patents, contracts) the enforcement of intellectual property rights for plants presents many unique challenges. Learn from our panel of experts on how to enforce these valuable rights to stop would-be infringers and valuable life lessons learned from those who have enforced these rights.
Location: San Diego Ballroom A, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Eloy Corona, Seed Innovation Protection Alliance; Jonathan Kennedy, McKee Voorhees & Sease PLC; Heidi Nebel, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
Moderator(s): Heidi Nebel, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Growing Your Career and Knowing Your Worth
Because many technology transfer offices have a fairly flat managerial structure, understanding how best to grow your career can be tricky. Advancing your career may mean changing offices or finding ways to sell your special abilities to bring new functions to your current place of employment. In this session, professionals will discuss how they have built their careers, what choices they made and why.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 24, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Cheryl Junker, Dartmouth College; Bryce Pilz, University of Michigan; Yuan Si, University of Georgia; Tom Sweetman, Gardner Innovation Search Partners
Moderator(s): Cheryl Junker, Dartmouth College
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Hidden Founders: Diversifying Entrepreneurship and Closing the Pipeline Gap
The percentage of female-only founded companies with venture capital deals has consistently risen - from 3.7% in 2008 to 7.5% in 2023 in the US and from 2.7% to 5.7% in Europe, during the same time period. However, the percentage of mixed gender teams is significantly higher, nearly 1 in 5! As part of a community that engages with early stage founders, we have an opportunity to change the metrics and hold ourselves accountable for decreasing the gap by finding and supporting "hidden founders." In this session, we’ll talk about initiatives at universities, large companies, venture capital funds and law firms that are shifting the conversation and bring to light new opportunities for non-typical founders, from early stage through to successful exit.
Location: San Diego Ballroom C, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Megan Aanstoos, VentureWell; Derrick Maultsby, Frost Brown Todd LLP; Nakia Melecio, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christiana Russell, We The Plug
Moderator(s): Megan Aanstoos, VentureWell
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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How to Say “No” to Researchers and Industry so They Still Love You
Learning how to say "No" well greatly enhances your professional life. Tech transfer professionals have to deliver many "No's". "No, we will not file a patent," "No, you didn't get proof-of-concept funding," "No, we will not spend more time on your invention," "No, we can't accept these licensing terms," "No, your valuation is wrong." The list goes on. Using everything from your body language to a very selective choice of words can make a big difference in your success. If you have trouble saying "No," this session is for you. Join us.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 11, North Tower Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Tom Flanagan, University College Dublin
Moderator(s): Tom Flanagan, University College Dublin
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Innovation Harvesting: Techniques for Internal Marketing
Join this overview on innovation cultivation as we discuss strategies and practices used by TTOs to not only amplify their presence within their institutions but also to forge meaningful connections with campus visionaries. Unearth the power of techniques like TTO representation at departmental office hours, campus-wide presentations, pioneering lab tours in collaboration with industry leaders, celebratory inventor recognition events, engaging after-hours socials, enlightening technology showcases, and empowering I-Corps experiences. Join us in this insightful session as we explore the art of nurturing innovation on your campus.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 10, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Russell Hopper, Oklahoma State University
Moderator(s): Russell Hopper, Oklahoma State University
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Navigating Industry-University Relations in Engineering & Physical Science
In this session, we will illustrate the alignment of interests and myriad opportunities for partnership between universities and industry in the engineering and physical sciences. We’ll introduce common conflicts that inhibit the translation of technologies in this sector and build empathy and understanding for the perspectives of each type of stakeholder (university researcher, university tech transfer professional, industry researcher, industry in-house counsel). The session will highlight success stories in university-industry collaborations in the engineering and physical sciences, related to internal communication, university policies, relationship management, and creative approaches to structuring relationships and agreements.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 26, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Michelle Chitambar, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Raymond Cluckey, University of Michigan; Stephanie Whitehorse, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
Moderator(s): Stephanie Whitehorse, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Paying the Heirs of Deceased Inventors
More than four decades after the passage of the Bayh-Dole Act, technology transfer staffs are faced with morbid notifications that their inventors have passed away, necessitating discussions about payment of royalties to those inventors’ heirs. Whether it is for the remainder of a patent’s life, or in perpetuity for research tools and other unpatented technologies, technology transfer offices must prepare for the inevitable. Join us for this session to consider policies on paying royalties to the heirs of deceased inventors.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 12, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Jenna Matheny, University of New Hampshire; Katherine Pollard, University of Michigan; Kim Rosenfield, Dartmouth College; Amanda Sorensen, University of Michigan
Moderator(s): Katherine Pollard, University of Michigan
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Public Backlash in Response to University Patent Litigation: Fact or Fiction?
Some universities are reluctant to litigate their patents, fearing backlash from potential industry partners, employers of graduates, or donors. Others fear accusations of being a "patent troll" and negatively view patent infringement lawsuits as contrary to public policy. How many universities express or harbor these fears? Are they justified in fact? Or are they mythical bogeymen, designed to scare universities?
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 13, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Doug Aguilera, Aguilera & Associates; David Day, DDay Ventures; DJ Nag, InnovAito, LLC; Jeffrey Telep, King & Spalding
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Tech Transfer and Venture Capital
Discuss and share practices in tech transfer and venture capital partnerships, as well as common pitfalls of academic spinouts in the earliest and most vulnerable stages of creation.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 23, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Patrick Reynolds, Emory University Office of Technology Transfer
Moderator(s): Patrick Reynolds, Emory University Office of Technology Transfer
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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What Happens in DC Doesn't Stay in DC
While it's easy to discount what happens in the US capital, the fact remains that decisions made by Congress, the courts and federal agencies matter to tech transfer. Policy choices made in Washington can change the nature of the work US tech transfer offices do. This session will cover current Washington, DC corridor issues that affect tech transfer, including key court cases. This session is a must for tech transfer professionals who want to fight for our ability to serve the public.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 25, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Joseph Allen, Bayh-Dole Coalition; Robert Hardy, Council on Governmental Relations; Sheila Kadura, University of Texas System; Mike Waring, AUTM
Moderator(s): Mike Waring, AUTM
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12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
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Attendee Lunch
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 1-7, North Tower, Lobby Level
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12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
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Directors Lunch (Invitation Only)
Location: Marina Ballroom E, South Tower, Third Floor
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12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
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Sponsors' Lunch (Invitation Only)
Location: Marina Ballroom D, South Tower, Third Floor
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01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
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Dessert Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Pacific Ballroom 14-22, North Tower, Lobby Level
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Achieving Success in Technology Transfer: A Global Perspective
We are facing a challenging global innovation race where the winning strategy will rely heavily on the efficiency of our research translation models. With the US government passing the CHIPS and Science Act, there is now a significant focus on the creation of translational "ecosystems" and how technologies can effectively be taken to market. Connecting the dots is not an easy task and requires the critical interplay of at least four factors: innovation or research, entrepreneurship, funding and intellectual property. The diversity of strategies around the globe shows us that a successful regional ecosystem needs to be fostered through strong public-private partnerships. Given the crucial interplay of the four factors, technology transfer offices may become the centers of attraction. How are these offices shifting toward a new strategy? Have changes already been made since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act to provide broader mandates? How are global regions dealing with the acceleration of research translation? In this session we’ll discuss the prioritization and preparation in a global race for innovation.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 11, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Sukla Chandra, GE India; Nirdesh Gupta, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Andrei Iancu, Sullivan & Cromwell; DJ Nag, InnovAito, LLC
Moderator(s): DJ Nag, InnovAito, LLC
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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AI & IP: A Match Made in Tech Transfer Marketing Heaven
Take a deep dive into the world of AI-powered tools designed to supercharge your tech transfer marketing efforts. You will discover the latest and greatest available for promoting your inventions and innovations. We will start by reviewing the AI marketing landscape, covering a range of tools and techniques that will leave you feeling like an AI marketing master. Then, we will zoom in on ChatGPT, the AI version of the Bing search engine and other tools powered by the ChatGPT AI. We explain how they work and how they can be your secret weapon for marketing your high potential IP. You will hear about the process of applying AI to your marketing strategy, with specific examples of how to integrate AI into your tech transfer process. And because we are all about keeping it real, we will dive into a candid discussion about the potential pitfalls and ethical concerns that can come with using AI (combating AI hallucinations and errors, how generalist tools can provide substandard results and preventing tool overload). We will also chat about how to choose the right tool for your tech transfer marketing needs.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 24, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Reid Blackman, Virtue; Dvorah Graeser, KISSPLatform Europe BV; Jericho Wilkerson, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures
Moderator(s): Dvorah Graeser, KISSPLatform Europe BV
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Biological Targets: Strategies for Patenting, Collaboration and Commercialization
This panel will explore the intellectual property protection and commercialization of biological targets, a common subject of invention disclosures. Biological targets are the molecules that drugs can be designed to interact with, and they have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of diseases. However, patenting and commercializing biological targets alone without composition of matter can be tricky. Developing composition of matter usually requires collaboration. This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with method of use patents. We will explore various collaboration models (with traditional biotech companies, AI-based drug discovery companies, non-profit, etc) for drug discovery.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 26, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Fern McSorley, Absci; Janet Ralbovsky, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Rachal Winger, Lee & Hayes, PC; Ziyan Zhang, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Moderator(s): Ziyan Zhang, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Concurrent Session 2 - Education and Roundtable Sessions
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Cracking the Code of Federal Programs: NSF ART, NSF Engines and EDA Tech Hubs Insights
Come participate in a lively discussion that will explore the current programs that the NSF and EDA have rolled out in the last 12 months focused on technology transfer, technology translation, economic development, and regional ecosystems. You will be able to hear from and ask questions to representatives from NSF, NSF ART awardees, NSF Engines Type 1 awardees, and NSF Engines Type 2 Awardees, and EDA TechHubs. We will also share about the new NACIE National Entrepreneurship strategy.
Hear their stories. How they pulled together a winning/competitive proposal, what worked, what didn’t seem to work, where were the hiccups, etc.
Location: San Diego Ballroom B, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Nghia Chiem, University of Alabama; Pradeep Fulay, NSF; David Gulley, Puerto Rico Science,Technology and Research Trust; Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University; Stacey Patterson, Florida State University; Brynmor Rees, University of Colorado-Boulder; Eric Smith, U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration
Moderator(s): Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Extending Exclusive Rights for a Higher Royalty
There is a tendency to over-emphasize patent rights in licensing agreements, as if there were no other rights having value, and as if the duration of exclusivity is limited only to patent term. These are major misconceptions.
For example: One may derive a royalty based on know how, which exists even if a patent never issues. One may also derive a royalty in the drug and medical device field based on exclusivity derived by the requirements for regulatory approval, including Marketing Data Exclusivity and Supplemental Protection Certificates in the European Patent Convention countries, which may extend far beyond patent term.These means to extend royalty income ares contingent upon these provisions being defined in the agreement, and licensed as a part of, not subsumed within, the patent rights. This is particularly important in the case of technology which changes rapidly, and may no longer be relevant by the time the patent issues, and in those cases where there may be little to no patent term left by the time a drug or medical device has regulatory approval, as well as in the situations where no patent application was filed in the relevant jurisdiction.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 10, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Patrea Pabst, Pabst Patent Group
Moderator(s): Patrea Pabst, Pabst Patent Group
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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How Many Ways Can You Slice a Pie?
Revenue distribution is one of the most complicated and intricate processes in tech transfer offices. No matter how many times you divvy up the revenue your office receives, it seems like there’s always one more twist on how to do it. From complicated revenue sharing agreements among research partners, to faculty requesting special treatment, to managing ongoing concurrent IP policies, there are many ways to calculate revenue distributions. Join us for a discussion about all things revenue distribution.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 23, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Jen Folger, Emory University
Moderator(s): Jen Folger, Emory University
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate (Part 1)
Join the leaders of industry and academia to network and learn about early-stage technology acquisition opportunities. You’ll get an inside track on what types of technologies industry partners seek and the best way to contact them. You’ll meet representatives from various companies.
Location: San Diego Ballroom A, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Irene Blat, Servier Pharmaceuticals; Dinesh Divakaran, Owkin; Mark Fairey, STEMCELL Technologies Inc; Ruben Flores-Saaib, Hermes Life Sciences; David Lough, Chiesi USA; Ayelet Marom, BioTools Innovator; Nelson Medeiros, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research; Shane Peng, AstraZeneca; Stefan Schweizer, Thermo Fisher Scientific; HIDEHIRO Suzuki, Ono Pharma USA, Inc.
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Mastering Master Agreements
Mastering master agreements is a critical skill for businesses/universities operating in the innovation ecosystem. This session focuses on a distinct area of knowledge or skill that is essential for understanding and navigating the complexities of licensing, startup and IP agreements. As technology continues to advance and new forms of intellectual property emerge, navigating the legal and business landscape requires a thorough understanding of master agreements and their implications. A poorly structured agreement can lead to significant financial and legal consequences for all parties involved. Therefore, it is essential to have a deep understanding of the pros and cons of these agreements to make informed decisions that maximize the impact and value of these partnerships while mitigating risks from the outset.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 25, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): James Bowen, University of Pennsylvania; Chelsea Ex-Lubeskie, University of Kentucky; Chris Fick, University of Michigan; Jonathan Tyler, University of Utah
Moderator(s): Jonathan Tyler, University of Utah
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Strategies for New Ventures in a Dynamic Environment Facing Today's Geopolitical Realities
Starting a new venture is always a daunting task fraught with challenges. It has become more complex due to global financial uncertainty and international tension. In this session, we’ll discuss the current challenges with new venture formation, particularly changing national security concerns and the impact on new ventures seeking and securing foreign investment. Panelists will provide guidance and strategies institutions can use to navigate these challenges when creating new ventures.
Location: San Diego Ballroom C, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Adam Falconi, Mintz LLP; Sisi Jia, University Health Network; Melissa Schwaller, Hogan Lovells; Omar Wakil, Torys LLP
Moderator(s): Sisi Jia, University Health Network
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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The Economic Imperative of FemTech Innovation
Less than 2% of the global healthcare technology pipeline is focused on conditions beyond oncology that are largely specific to women. It’s estimated that by doubling the current National Institutes of Health investment in just three diseases that disproportionately impact women, and assuming a small 0.01% health improvement, the demonstrated aggregate cost savings to society and corresponding ROIs would be astonishing recognition of the disparities in investment into women's health and the potential profound impact further investment could have on society has spawned the creation of the "FemTech" industry, which develops products and services that address conditions that solely or disproportionately impact the health of women and girls. In this session, we’ll discuss guiding FemTech discoveries through the unique challenges faced by companies commercializing products focused on women's health.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 13, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Barbara Bry, Blackbird Ventures; Lori Frank, Women's Health Access Matters (WHAM); Kirsten Leute, Osage University Partners; Sonia Sharma, La Jolla Insiture for Immunology; Caitlin Wege, Moodoos Investments
Moderator(s): Kirsten Leute, Osage University Partners
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01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
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Working With Your Institution’s Development Officers
While tech transfer offices have expanded from being the "patent offices," development/giving offices have also changed significantly from being solely focused on fundraising for buildings, athletics and chairs. University alumni, parents and other donors have become more interested in innovation and entrepreneurship, requiring development officers who understand translational research and can talk intelligently with scientists. Tech transfer offices need to learn the unique skills involved in talking to donors and designing programs of interest in partnership with this new breed of development officers.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 12, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Matt Hutter, Duke University; Michael Psarouthakis, University of Michigan; Robin Rasor, Duke University
Moderator(s): Robin Rasor, Duke University
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03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
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Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Pacific Ballroom 14-22, North Tower, Lobby Level
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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And the Award Goes to: The Benefits of Applying for Awards
Winning an innovation or technology transfer award can help solidify your technology transfer office's (TTO's) reputation as a source for innovative solutions and show your appreciation for the people who participate in the innovation process. It also can demonstrate to internal and external stakeholders the value of tech transfer and how successfully your TTO supports your institution’s mission. Further, applying for an award can be part of a savvy strategy to elevate the profile of your office and cultivate a productive relationship with your institution's researchers, management and potential partners/licensees. Even if the nomination doesn't win, just going through the application process tells the participants that their efforts are important, valued and appreciated. In this session, we’ll share a large and varied list of the top invention and tech transfer-related awards, discuss how to identify the right award for different technologies/projects and successes, and offer tips on how to position your TTO for a win.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 24, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Marisa Naughton, Fuentek LLC; Michael Paulus, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Kenneth Porter, University of Maryland; Laura Schoppe, Fuentek LLC
Moderator(s): Laura Schoppe, Fuentek LLC
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Building Clinical Data-Driven Research and Licensing Partnerships With Industry.
Clinical data has become more than just the proof of a specific trial. It’s important not just for hospitals, but also universities with medical centers and academic medical centers. As point-of-care and medical research data become more prevalent and valuable for training, technology transfer licensors are forced to consider and develop best practices for licensing/sharing such data. This session will discuss how to develop a partnership for data-driven research and licensing.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 11, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Dinesh Divakaran, Owkin; Charles Macedo, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP; Mike McGarry, University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus; Elizabeth Sheckler, NYU-LH
Moderator(s): Dinesh Divakaran, Owkin
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Career Growth for the Operations Professional
In this session, we'll help you envision your future in the field of operations, and you will discover effective strategies and resources for fostering career growth. You’ll learn how to identify and leverage unique strengths, acquire new skills and build a professional network that supports career advancement. Attendees will gain a clear roadmap for achieving professional goals to unlock their full potential within the TTO landscape.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 26, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Michael A. “Dixon”, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech); Stella Colic, Stanford University; Jennifer Langenberger, University of Pennsylvania; James Licklider, University of Chicago
Moderator(s): James Licklider, University of Chicago
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Compliance as a Team Sport
Successful compliance programs don't succeed without the expertise of a robust team. Whether you’re a player with knowledge in finance, data analytics, patents, business development, agreements/contracts or other aspect of technology transfer, successful compliance needs you. Join us to learn how best practices leverage all disciplines that share in the success of compliance responsibilities.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 25, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Hannah Carbone, California Institute of Technology (Caltech); Robert Reardon, University of Chicago; Jodie Richardson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, University of Utah PIVOT Center
Moderator(s): Jodie Richardson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Concurrent Session 3 - Education and Roundtable Sessions
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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How to Effectively Collaborate With Your Development/Alumni Relations Office
Join us to explore the collaborative opportunities found between university technology transfer offices and development/alumni relations offices in advancing common goals. Universities across the world are increasingly investing in technology transfer initiatives to bring their research and innovation to market. At the same time, development and alumni relations offices play a crucial role in fostering engagement and building lasting relationships with the university's alumni and donor community. This session will explore how to effectively build communication channels between these stakeholders to harmonize metrics and incentives among different VP offices, how to develop collaborative programs and events that engage alumni and donors in the innovation process and how to leverage the expertise of development offices and alumni networks to support tech transfer and commercialization initiatives.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 12, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Natasha Bliss, San Diego State University; Brian Darmody, Association of University Research Parks; Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak, Georgetown University; Ngoc Ha Nguyen, Salk Institute; Anne O'Donnell, UC San Diego
Moderator(s): Brian Darmody, Association of University Research Parks
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate (Part 2)
Join the leaders of industry and academia to network and learn about early-stage technology acquisition opportunities. You’ll get an inside track on what types of technologies industry partners seek and the best way to contact them. You’ll meet representatives from various companies.
Location: San Diego Ballroom A, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Sukla Chandra, GE India; Sarina El, OneValley Inc.; Justin Mahan, FedTech; Kevin McCreight, Eastman Chemical Company; Leah Speser, Research and Innovation Foundation of the Republic of Cyprus; Tari Suprapto, Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Roundtable
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 10, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Jim Deane, University of Oregon; Jonathan Gortat, Stanford University
Moderator(s): Jim Deane, University of Oregon; Jonathan Gortat, Stanford University
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Plant Licensing and Intellectual Property Protection
Join this roundtable for a chance to talk to your peers about topics unique to plant variety licensing and intellectual property protection.
Location: Pacific Ballroom 23, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Janie Hurley, Texas A&M University System
Moderator(s): Janie Hurley, Texas A&M University System
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Scaling Social Innovation: Illuminating New Pathways for Impact
Social innovation is a critical force for driving positive change. This session will share how tech transfer offices can better support academic entrepreneurs as they scale social innovation along different pathways and outline the positive impacts of this work for universities. Join us to get a more concrete understanding of what social innovation looks like, best practices and tools for how to scale impact along both commercialization and non-commercialization pathways and a deepened understanding of how this work can benefit tech transfer offices and universities.
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 13, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Coryell Boffy, Axelys; Himani Nailwal, Innovate Calgary; Joanne Nowak, Innovate Calgary; Ola Tjornbo, University of New Brunswick
Moderator(s): Joanne Nowak, Innovate Calgary
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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The Evolution of University Impact Investing - It's Not Just About Student Startups Anymore
Universities and technology commercialization offices have increasingly taken on the role of investors in support of research-based startups. They have explored and created new investment strategies that benefit the university ecosystem, as well as the regional and state economies where they are based. This evolving tech transfer concept, combined with investment decisions landing outside of traditional university endowment management teams, has brought new opportunities and challenges for tech transfer teams. This has dramatically changed the conversation and focus regarding innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship with university leadership, alumni and state and federal legislators. This session will cover several current and recently launched investment initiatives and the impacts of these programs at their respective universities. It will be oriented toward university impact investing, which includes traditional gap funding and investing in student and university research based startups and investment programs that have a broader economic and ecosystem impact.
Location: San Diego Ballroom C, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Richard Chylla, University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group; Case Cortese, California Institute of Technology (Caltech); Michael Psarouthakis, University of Michigan; Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan
Moderator(s): Michael Psarouthakis, University of Michigan
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03:45 PM - 05:00 PM
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Top 10 Court Decisions of the Year Affecting Licensing
Back by popular demand (again!). Join us to discuss the top 10 court decisions affecting licensing and the implications of each decision when drafting and negotiating patent license agreements.
Location: San Diego Ballroom B, North Tower, Lobby Level
Speaker(s): Russell Levine, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Moderator(s): Russell Levine, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate Networking Reception
Location: Pacific Ballroom 14-22, North Tower, Lobby Level
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06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
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Opening Reception
Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 1-7, North Tower, Lobby Level
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