Join More Than 2,000  Leaders in Technology Transfer
The theme of the 2008 AUTM Annual Meeting^SM — “Changing Horizons” — reflects the nature of what we do and how we do it, how this has changed in the last three decades, and how we anticipate these changes are going to reflect different approaches to technology transfer. These changes, by necessity, will define the outcomes, measurable as well as intangible, resulting from various technology transfer-related functions. 

Download the 2008 AUTM Annual Meeting program for full program details.

Program highlights:

Plenary Speakers: Ira Flatow, National Public Radio Science Correspondent; Joe Siino, Vice President, Intellectual Property, Yahoo! Inc. and The Honorable James C. Greenwood, President and CEO, Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).

Learning Opportunities: educational tracks and workshops cover a range of topics – from nuts and bolts and best practices – to ethics and societal impact.

Special Interest Groups: up to 24 SIGs will meet at this year’s annual meeting.

Innovation Showcases: academic and government technology transfer offices, along with university-based startup companies, present the latest and greatest technologies to affiliate members in these rapid-fire, business-oriented sessions.

Networking opportunities:

“Getting Down to Business” Social Hour: this unique reception offers academics, company representatives, investors and other service providers an opportunity to get to know each other in a relaxed social setting. 

Mix and Mingle Reception: attendees from around the world can re-connect with AUTM colleagues and meet new members on Wednesday evening.

Welcome Reception: the networking highlight of the meeting takes place Thursday evening.

Closing Dinner: a final networking gala on Saturday features the AUTM band, The Infringers.

Off the Record Lounge: open until 1:00 a.m. on closing night, this setting offers a quiet place for conversation.

*NEW - AUTM Annual Meeting Goes Paperless
The 2008 AUTM Annual Meeting will be paperless for the workshops and educational tracks. This means that handouts will not be distributed at any educational session. All registrants can access handouts before, during and after the Annual Meeting.

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