AURP 2009 Washington Summit
Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
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| Preliminary Schedule - Subject to change. |
| Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
AURP Board of Directors Meeting & Luncheon |
| 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
AURP Board of Directors Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
By invitation only |
| Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
| 8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open |
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 am – 8:40 am |
Welcome Address
Gregory W. Deason, AURP President
Vice President-Real Estate & Research Park Development,
Purdue Research Foundation |
| 8:40 am – 9:00 am |
Update from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Dr. Bill Kittredge, Director, National Programs and Performance Evaluation
Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce |
| 9:00 am – 9:30 am |
Mining the Stimulus
Gerald S.J. Cassidy, Founder & Executive Chairman
Cassidy & Associates |
| 9:30 am – 9:45 am |
The Stimulus Bill: A Step Toward Recovery
U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D-NC) |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am |
Hard Decisions: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Patrick T. Harker, President, University of Delaware |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am |
Coffee Break |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
Science and Technology: Creating the Knowledge Economy
Dr. Charles Wessner, Director, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The National Academies
Diane L. Palminterra, President, Innovation Associates
Richard Seline, Chief Executive Officer and Principal, New Economy Strategies
Marc G. Stanley, Dir., Technology Innovation Program (TIP), National Institute of Standards & Technology
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| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Invest in America
Aaron S. Brickman, Director
Invest in America, U.S. Department of Commerce |
| 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm |
Research: The Corridor to the High Tech Economy
U.S. Senator Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND) |
| 12:15 pm – 2:45 pm |
AURP Luncheon with Keynote Speakers
Leveraging a Globally Competitive Mindset
Dr. Joseph A. Chapman, President, North Dakota State University
What’s the Story: Seed and Venture Funding in 2009
James A. Jaffe, President & Chief Executive Officer
National Association of Seed and Venture Funds |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm |
Break Bags to Go |
| 3:00 pm – 7:15 pm |
Journey to Booz Allen Hamilton and Closing Reception
AURP's 2009 Summit highlight will be a visit to Booz Allen Hamilton and a tour of their "Tech Petting Zoo". Booz Allen works with clients, both governmental and private, from all around world to locate and secure the latest new technologies--perhaps even funding development of those most promising. Not only will you be able to experience innovations on the cutting edge of technology, you will also have the opportunity to learn about how to collaborate with Booz Allen and their partners for development of some of your own park's most promising technologies.
The tour will be followed by a reception hosted by Booz Allen Hamilton. |
| 7:15 pm |
Return to Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel |
| 7:45 pm |
Dine-arounds
Informal group dinner reservations for guests to sign-up for on-site. |
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Conclusion of 2009 Washington Summit Meeting
Connect with Leaders: AURP encourages you to speak with your state leaders while in D.C.!
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