Save the Date!: KTEC to Host SSTI's 2009 Conference

It only seems natural that SSTI celebrate the premiere professional development event for the nation's tech-based economic development community in 2009 in a state that, for 20 years, has pioneered innovative approaches to transform regional economies -­ Kansas. SSTI's 13th annual conference and pre-conference workshops will be held at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel on Oct. 20-22, 2009.



Overland Park provides the perfect backdrop for SSTI's 13th annual conference for many reasons. Kansas has a vibrant technology and bioscience community that boasts innovative programs, such as KTEC, KTEC PIPELEINE, Kansas Bioscience Authority, and Heartland BioVentures. KTEC is in the midst of celebrating 20 years as the state’s leading technology economic development organization and has positive relationships with both the state’s universities and private sector. KTEC brings $13 million in technology entrepreneurship to the region, in addition to the $40 million in funding from the Kansas Bioscience Authority.



"We are thrilled that SSTI selected Overland Park as the host site for the 2009 conference," said Tracy Taylor, president and CEO of KTEC. "We look forward to showcasing Kansas and the innovative approaches to tech-based economic development that KTEC has led and implemented."



Plan to join us in Overland Park Oct. 20-22, 2009, at SSTI's 13th Annual Conference to experience it for yourself. In addition, we hope to see you at SSTI's 2008 annual conference in Cleveland this Oct. 14-16. More information is available at: http://www.ssti.org/conference08.htm