VPR Symposium
Exclusive Add-on Event for VPR with TTO Lead
When: Monday, March 3 from 1:45 – 5 p.m.
Location: Gaylord Harbor National
Registration Rate: $495 for VPR and TTO Lead Pair
Purpose: Technology transfer, corporate engagement and new venture creation have never been more important in today’s 
innovative universities. This interactive Technology Transfer Symposium is designed to cultivate an environment that brings together the two most important members of the University team: the director of your technology transfer office and that person’s direct supervisor (often the Vice Provost for Research or a similar position).
Structured around a combination of engaging presentations by internationally-renown thought leaders and action-oriented paired discussions, this Symposium will provide greater clarity and focus on the future of innovation on your campus.
Join us to learn what other top tier institutions are doing to infuse a culture of innovation on their campuses and better define what technology transfer success looks like on your campus.
Cost: $495
This investment will include a three-hour work session and networking for 25 universities or research institutions. This is an additional event you can add to your Annual Meeting registration. For the VPR, AUTM will offer a one-day pass for this event.
Agenda: (Subject to change)
| 1:45 - 2:00 p.m. |
Welcome to AUTM/Introductions |
| 2:00 - 2:15 p.m. |
The Critical Role of Universities in our Innovation Ecosystem -Kate Hudson, Associate VP and Counsel for Gov Relations, AAU
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| 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. |
Paired Discussion: Working as a Team -Steve Susalka, AUTM CEO
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| 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. |
Working with Industry - Gaylene Anderson, BI
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| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. |
Break
|
| 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. |
Group Discussion: What does technology transfer success look like on your campus?
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| 3:30 - 3:50 p.m. |
Technology Transfer Opportunities -Erwin Gianchandani, NSF
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| 3:50 - 4:10 p.m. |
Open Discussion: How can your university support innovation diversity? -Almesha Campbell, Immediate Past Chair, AUTM
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| 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. |
Advocacy for Tech Transfer - Mike Waring, Advocacy Consultant, AUTM
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| 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. |
Paired Discussion: Focusing on technology transfer long-term Andy Maas, Chair, AUTM
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| 4:45 p.m. |
Wrap-up and Next Steps |
