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May 6-8, 2025

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal 
Montreal, Quebec

First-timers and tech transfer professionals alike will benefit by attending the 2025 Canadian Region Meeting in Montreal, where technology transfer and professional development take center stage. Be immersed in thought-provoking presentations, trending topics and networking in a collegial environment. 

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5 Reasons to Attend

• Networking with more than 100 tech transfer professionals
• Real world insights from seasoned industry experts
• Earn credits toward professional certification
• Additional programming at the Directors' Forum for a deeper dive 
• Get inspired 

Hot Topics Presented

• Pros and cons of express licenses
• How to fast track collaborations
• Internal funding models for startups
• From lab to the patient
• … and more!

Delivering the Latest Tech Transfer Know-How
Check out the topics covered in this year's Canadian Region Meeting — from student interns in TT, early stage funding models, and what i wish i knew when I started in TT.  And don't forget the Directors' Forum — a candid discussion of the key issues in the Canadian tech transfer community.

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Additional Programming May 6 (Tuesday)

Directors’ Forum — This working session is dedicated to the discussing key issues for our community that can be used to raise awareness of critical opportunities and deficits with our own institutional leadership and subsequently with government. This will build on issues identified at past Directors’ Forum sessions. Learn More.

Software, AI and Data Training Course
The 2025 Canadian Region Add-on Software, AI and Data Training Course will be a half-day session, where we will examine the nuances of AI and software licensing in the context of technology transfer within academic settings. The session will provide a solid foundation for young professionals while delving into advanced, practical insights to engage more experienced attendees. Challenges and opportunities unique to licensing AI-related innovations, including the integration of AI ethics, data ownership, and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, types of IP protections and what to protect/license will be explored. 

Participants will be guided through key licensing models, the implications of open-source software in academic-industry collaborations, and best practices for managing IP portfolios in the rapidly evolving AI space. Case studies or examples of licensing AI and software originating from academic research, data exchange and international regulations – especially in cases where software is offered as a service and is cloud-based, important provisions in a software license compared to other technology licenses, and IP considerations will be essential to contextualize these discussions and highlight effective strategies. Additionally, the session should encourage interactive dialogue, allowing participants to share experiences, discuss hypothetical scenarios, and tackle complex licensing questions.

Network Like a Pro
The Canadian Region Meeting features AUTM Connect, our partnering and networking app that enables users to create detailed organizational and personal profiles, search for other attendees, send and receive messages, and easily search for licensing and collaboration opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities
A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 Canadian Region Meeting. For details, email Casey Annunziata, AUTM Business Development Manager.
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Questions?

If you have questions about the meeting, email Anne McCollum, Professional Development Manager. For registration questions email Donvielle Young, Professional Development Associate.