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Technology Transfer Conferences

2011 – The Conference was held at The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Chattanooga.  The focus was not only about technology transfer, but also venture capital, angel funding as well as alternative financial resources.

 

• Keynote address presented by Dave Parker, Director, CEO and Co-founder, 9Spaces, Inc and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Mitsui & Company’s IT investment group in Cupertino, CA.  Dave shared best practices developed from both research and personal experience in angel and venture capital investing.  His insights were valuable to both investors and entrepreneurs interested in developing high-growth, capital intensive businesses.
• Panel discussion with Business Consultants, Universities, and Lab representatives
  Panel members included:
  
  • Frank Pazera, Managing Partner for CFO2Biz
  • Beth Phillips, Economic Development Specialist for UT Center for Industrial Services
  • Jackie Hutter, Chief IP Strategist of The Hutter Group
  • Cathy Wright, Principal of Clarus Consulting Group
  • Jennifer Caldwell, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Tom Berg, Y-12 National Security Complex
  • Joy Fisher, University of Tennessee Research Foundation

• Lunch Sponsor introduction of Rudy Shankar, Vice President of Technology Innovation Environment and Technology for TVA
• Unveiling of Technology Transfer Product: The Aqua Sentinel – Redesigned Prototype
• The 1st Annual Chattanooga Venture Forum Followed the conference with 7 presenters

• Keynote address presented by John Freisinger, Director of Project Management at Technology Ventures Corporation in Albuquerque New Mexico.
• Panel discussion with Lab representatives and financial resources -
  Panel members included:
  • Gina Davis, Y-12 National Security Complex
  • Yogi Dougher, Angel Capital Group
  • Dr. Paul Jennings, Executive Director, University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service
  • Alex DeTrana, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Chris Miller, Analyst, Meritus Ventures, L.P.
  • Dr. John Hopkins, Vice President, University of Tennessee Research Foundation

• Lunch Sponsor introduction of SIAG Aerisyn
• Unveiling of Technology Transfer Product: The Aqua Sentinel
• Private viewing of “The Hubble Telescope” in IMAX 3D

• Keynote address presented by Dr. Jon Soderstrom, Past President of the Association of University Technology Managers.
• Two panel sessions designed to provide information for exploring technology research and financial/asset planning. Panel members included:
  • Jeffrey Cornett, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Tammy Graham, B&W Y-12 National Security Complex
  • Dr. John Hopkins, The University of Tennessee Research Foundation
  • Mattias Jannerbo, Miller & Martin, PLLC
  • Frank Pazera, TechCFO
  • John Riddell, Center for Entrepreneurial Growth
  • Charles Shoopman, The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service

• Presentation by J. Keith Buckner, Vice President for Manufacturing and Tennessee Operations Manager, Adaptive Methods, Inc.
• Visit to manufacturing site of the Rapid Deployment Shelter System which is the product of a recent technology transfer

• Keynote address presented by Norman Thagard, former NASA astronaut.
• Breakout sessions, led by the following Technology Development and Transfer partners:
  • Dr. Jim Dowdy, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
  • Tammy Graham, B&W Y-12 National Security Complex
  • David Lanman, Arnold Engineering Development CenterDr. Mark Reeves, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Dr. Fred Tompkins, The University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    

• Address by David Day, Director of the University of Florida Licensing Office
• Exhibits sponsored by partner organizations.