This year’s Create WV Conference is coming up fast! For this year’s Technology Track, we’re looking at a wide variety of issues facing WV where your input will be welcomed and greatly appreciated. Please take a look below at the sessions being offered and feel free to send me your feedback on the topics.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to check out what the entire conference has to offer and come join me in my hometown of Huntington, WV October 18th – 20th. www.createwv.com/2009conference
Amy Anastasia, Create WV '09 Technology Track Leader
Monday, October 19th 10:00a.m.
Hurdles & Solutions in Tech Based Economic Development
Moderator: Kevin DiGregorio, Executive Director of TechConnectWV
Panel:
- Senator Bob Plymale
- Senator Brooks McCabe
- Mr. Ron Kaese, Director of Federal Programs of Maryland Technology Development Corporation
- Russ Lorince, Chair of TechConnectWV
- Senator Bob Plymale
- Senator Brooks McCabe
- Mr. Ron Kaese, Director of Federal Programs of Maryland Technology Development Corporation
- Russ Lorince, Chair of TechConnectWV
Description: An in-depth look at the policies, existing infrastructure, and future possibilities of growing TBED in WV
Monday, October 19th 11:15a.m.
Breaking Down Collaboration Barriers
Moderator: Russ Lorince, WVU Director of Economic Development
Panel:
- Don Osborne, President of Ecer Technologies, LLC
- Richard Begley, Director of Research and COO the Nick J. Rahall, II Appalachian Transportation Institute
- Byron Clercx, Chairperson and Professor of Art at Marshall University
- Keith Pauley, President of MATRIC
- Don Osborne, President of Ecer Technologies, LLC
- Richard Begley, Director of Research and COO the Nick J. Rahall, II Appalachian Transportation Institute
- Byron Clercx, Chairperson and Professor of Art at Marshall University
- Keith Pauley, President of MATRIC
Description: Examples of how to break down collaboration barriers between research universities, R&D centers, companies, and federal agencies to grow innovation and expand research opportunities and how creative communities can benefit.
Monday, October 19th 2:15p.m.
How to Develop Your Idea
Moderator: Greg Clutter, Director of Commercialization, MATRIC
Panel:
- Olen York, III - Registered Patent Attorney with Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
- Guy Peduto, Director, INNOVA Commercialization Group at WVHTC Foundation
- Olen York, III - Registered Patent Attorney with Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
- Guy Peduto, Director, INNOVA Commercialization Group at WVHTC Foundation
Description: If you have a great idea, come and ask questions of our experts. Learn how to take your idea from your mind to the marketplace!
Monday, October 19th 3:30p.m.
WV Technology Showcase
Moderator: Amy Anastasia
Panel: Various companies and technologies from around WV
Description: Come see, learn about, and experience technologies developed in WV
Tuesday, October 20th 10:00a.m.
The Tech Empowered Government
Moderator: Amy Anastasia
Panel:
- Mr. Ken Dabkowski, Consultant to Morgan County Economic Development Authority
- Mr. Ken Dabkowski, Consultant to Morgan County Economic Development Authority
Description: Insight on how a technologically empowered government (city/county) can impact the creative community. Showcasing the efforts of Morgan County in wiring their county in an effort to encourage other counties to follow suit.
Tuesday, October 20th 11:15a.m.
The Evolution of Energy
Moderator: Amy Anastasia
Panel:
- Mr. Richard Walters, Office of Research and Development with National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Mr. Richard Walters, Office of Research and Development with National Energy Technology Laboratory
Description: Discuss how to move America's energy supply from coal/fossil-based energy sources to renewable/sustainable resources in a safe, manageable transition
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