STTM Tech Forum

South Texas Technology Management 2010 Annual Tech Forum
“Collaborative Technology Commercialization”

WHEN:	Thursday, January 14, 2010	Print Format Flyer
WHERE:	UTHSCSA Parman Auditorium Foyer 7300 Floyd Curl, San Antonio, Texas, 78229
Maps:	[ UTHSCSA Campus Map ][ Google Map ][ Google Street View ]
TIME:	Registration	5:30 PM
	Panel Session	6:00 PM
	Refreshments / Networking	7:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM

The theme of this outreach event is Collaborative Technology Commercialization and will showcase the collaborative roles and responsibilities of the universities in local and state technology-based economic development. A diverse audience is expected comprising academic and industrial researchers, small business leaders and start-up entrepreneurs, state and local government officials, business service providers, investors, and others interested in regional technology transfer and economic development. Additionally, local media are invited to participate.

[ Mouse-click image to see panelists biographies ]

Featured Panelist / Presentation Topic [ Presentation ]:

• Cory Hallam PhD, Asst. VP, Commercialization Alliances & Innovation, UTSA
"Partnering with UTSA for Commercializing Technologies"
[ Download UTSA Presentation - .PDF ]

• Michael MacNaughton PhD, VP Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, SwRI
"The Role of the Independent Research Institute in Technology Commercialization"
[ Download SwRI Presentation - .PDF ]

• Larry J. Miller MD, CEO of Vidacare Corporation
"Achieving Success & How the University Makes a Difference"
[ Download Miller Presentation - .PDF ]

• Jim Poage, CEO and President of San Antonio Technology Accelerator Initiative (SATAI)
"Kiss More Frogs, Raise Less $"
[ Download SATAI Presentation - .PDF ]

Moderated By:

• John Cole PhD, Interim Director, South Texas Technology Management (STTM)

For more information on this event or for sponsorship, please contact Mr. Richard Rodriguez by phone at (210) 567-9233 or by email, rodriguezr21@uthscsa.edu.

Directions and UTHSCSA parking instructions:

[ UTHSCSA Campus Map ][ Google Map ][ Google Street View ][ Photo Directions ]

Campus parking Lot #6 has been reserved for this event. Please enter the University of Texas Health Science Center at the Floyd Curl main entrance opposite Methodist Hospital.
Check-in at the guard shack and mention EVENT #3239 to gain access to the main entrance VISITOR parking. Drive ahead past the shack and turn right at the Lot #6 cashier shack (There is no cost to park). The Parman Auditorium is located to the west of the Administration Building: walk past the Administration Building, pass under the walkway bridge and towards the Parman Auditorium and enter the foyer.

UTHSCA Main Entrance	UTHSCSA Admin Bldg	UTHSCSA Parman Auditorium
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Suggested Accommodations:

Courtyard San Antonio Medical Center 8585 Marriott Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229	[ Hotel Link ]
Ask for [ Myrna Martinez ] or Barbara Ritchie Direct: (210) 614-7100 x617 ** Ask for UTHSCSA Rate **	General Marriott Reservations 1-800-706-8869

[ Click Here for a Google Map Link ] to other area hotels.

REGISTRATION:

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