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Tuesday, May 2
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7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Registration |
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. |
Breakfast |
8:20 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
AUTM Welcome Address & Presentation of the AUTM Canada Award |
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Opening Plenary Session: The Role of Universities in Clean Tech
As research and development in energy and cleantech accelerates, the need for Universities to play their part also grows. This need is particularly important in Canada. This session brings together some of the key early-stage energy and cleantech innovation stakeholders to discuss the role of Universities in this space and some emerging opportunities for collaboration. |
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Networking Break |
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
KPIs - What Does Success Look Like?
We are always asked to show the impact we make, but choosing correct indicators is challenging. This session will bring together colleges, universities, and research institutes to compare KPIs and how they gather metrics. |
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Research Security & Risk Assessment Update
Universities are now tasked with assessing partnerships and research agreements for security and risk compliance. Come find out how different schools are tackling this issue and what lessons have been learned. |
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
A1: Models of Startup Creation and Resources to Access
Spinout companies are becoming a more common path for university commercialization. This session will discuss the ways to generate viable startups and what resources are available.
A2: Managing Conflicts of Interest
The reality of increased industry collaboration is that conflicts of interest are becoming more commonplace. But if not handled properly, they can create a significant amount of work and may lead to reputational risk. Speakers from different institutions will discuss how they manage this important issue. |
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Networking Break |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: Tales of License and Agreement Wins and Lessons Learned
Sometimes a license or agreement didn't work out the way we thought. Other times, it may be far better than expected! Discover the highs and lows of deals past to help you maximize opportunity in the future. |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Networking Reception
Connecting with colleagues and industry pros has never been easier. Bring business cards!
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