Gain Perspective from Nationally Recognized Experts "Speed Dating" Style

The way we interact with our colleagues has forever changed in the face of social networking, teleconferences, and email. But the need for personal, one-on-one interaction to ask questions, bounce ideas off one another, and share best practices is still very much alive. SSTI and our host sponsors have assembled nationally recognized experts in six key areas related to TBED in a one-of-a-kind workshop designed to open the paths of conversation for candid questions and discussion in speed dating format — minus, of course, the uncomfortable gaffes and awkward silences in real speed dating.

Now that we've piqued your interest, here's how it works: the workshop begins with each of the experts revealing their top four insider tips for success. Then, each of the experts will move to private tables, providing a comfortable and informal setting for practitioners to directly ask their most pressing questions. At points, you may find yourself in a small group with individuals seeking the same advice as you, or you may be one-on-one with the expert. Our Power Roundtable gives you direct access to people who know the answers you need to improve your TBED practice. The six categories are listed below — click through to see your experts and more details on each topic: ssticonference.org.

• Attracting Talent to Your Companies and Region
• Communicating Success, Marketing TBED Initiatives
• Leveraging Technology Assets Outside Major Metro Areas
• Building and Sustaining Relationships with Foundations
• Maximize Return, Securing Follow-on Funding for Your Portfolio Companies
• Collaborating with Universities/Federal Labs for Research and Commercialization

Power Roundtable: Insider Advice
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 14
(Seating is limited)