A Special Invitation to a Unique International Conference

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Original message from: eway@iedconline.org

International Association of Science Parks 2009 World Conference on
Science & Technology Parks



An International Conference on a Domestic Ticket



June 1-4 Ð Raleigh, North Carolina



Register Before March 31, 2009 to Take Advantage of Early Registration
Rates!

Register <http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...stration.html>
online – IEDC affiliates enter Organization Code: IEDC



A special invitation to a unique international conference to be held this
year only in the United States.



For Professionals in the Fields of:

* Economic Development
* Competitiveness
* Innovation
* Real Estate Development
* Technology
* Science & Research



IEDC is partnering with The Research <http://www.rtp.org/> Triangle Park
in Raleigh, NC and the International <http://www.iasp.ws/> Association of
Science Parks (IASP), based in Malaga, Spain, to present the 2009 IEDC
Technology-Led Economic Development Conference and IASP World
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...ce/index.html> Conference on
Science and Technology Parks.



In recent years, the International Association of Science Parks (IASP) has
held this conference in Barcelona, Spain, and Johannesburg, South Africa,
and future years will be hosted by Daejeon, Korea, and Copenhagen,
Denmark. This is a major international event where professionals can meet,
exchange knowledge and information, establish alliances and develop new
joint projects. Held in the United States for the first time, the
conference focuses on how regions and communities can create systems of
innovation that drive economic growth. Three full days of discussions will
focus on the latest trends in technology-led economic development and will
emphasize how to strengthen and leverage the assets of science and
technology parks, universities, and entrepreneurs.



More than 1,100 participants from over 70 countries are expected to
attend, including economic developers, science park managers and other
practitioners involved in technology-based economic development. Take
advantage of this opportunity to build your international network – a
critical element to your ability to support your community in a global
economy!



Confirmed Speakers Include:

* Andrew Witty, Chief Executive Officer, GSK GlaxoSmithKline, United
Kingdom
* Robert D. Atkinson, PhD, President, The Information Technology and
Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
* Ian Bromley, FM, MA, MBA, Chief Executive, Creative
Sheffield/Sheffield City Development Company, United Kingdom
* Christine Chmura, PhD, President & Chief Economist, Chmura
Economics & Analytics
* Kenneth Dobson, Director, Community & Economic Development, The
University of Toledo, University College
* Garheng Kong, General Partner, Intersouth Partners
* Karen LeVert, President & CEO, Southeast TechInventures, Inc.
* Joel Marcus, Chairman & CEO, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
* Art Pappas, Managing Partner, Pappas Ventures
* Joan Siefert Rose, President, Council for Entrepreneurial
Development
* Luis Sanz, Director General, IASP World Headquarters, Spain
* Anthony Townsend, PhD, Research Director, Institute for the Future
* Rick L. Weddle, FM, HLM, President & CEO, Research Triangle
Foundation of NC



A Unique Opportunity for Economic Developers



Beyond the day-to-day challenges of business retention attraction, and
expansion, every economic developer now needs to have innovation,
technology and competitiveness on their radar. Attend the conference and
take back to your community a greater understanding of how technology and
innovation serve as the engine of future economic growth.



Global best practices and topics of specific interest to economic
developers include:

* How to foster and then commercialize innovation
* Methods for attracting and retaining a talented workforce
* Making the connection to entrepreneurs, university and R&D
operations
* How changing land use patterns are affecting innovation
development
* The growing importance of green and sustainable practices
* Regional competitiveness and characteristics of competitive places

* What IASP’s futures map reveals – what to anticipate and how to
prepare for the evolution of technology and innovation



Session Topics Include:

* Knowledge Ecosystems: The Present and Future of Innovative
Economies
* Characteristics of Competitive Places: Changing Models of Economic
Dynamism
* Entrepreneurs: Next Generation Partnerships
* Beyond Borders: The Geography for Innovation
* Going Green: Building a Sustainable Future
* Contributing to Regional Competitiveness & Impact
* Creating New Partnerships to Enhance Innovation
* Universities: Providing More than Basic Research
* Universities are well known as a source of training and basic
research. Yet universities also play important roles as providers of
culture, an educated labor pool, new technologies and commercialization
opportunities, all of which contribute to an improved the quality of life
and job creation. This session will examine universities’ various roles
and ways that communities and science parks can build and enhance
engagement with them.
* The Built Environment
* Today’s knowledge workers and their companies demand interesting
and stimulating physical environments that foster interaction and help
bring innovation and creativity to life. In addition, the breakdown of the
traditional work schedule and the rise of telecommuting and working
“virtually” have contributed to new work environments and innovation
centers. This session will focus on physical development that enhances
quality of life and creates environments conducive to idea creation and
commercialization.
* Breaking Barriers: Leveraging Non-Traditional Connections
* ED Town Hall: Tech-Led Development Solutions for Economic Recovery
and Resiliency
* Life Sciences Incubation Models
* Communities with existing or promising life science clusters are
seeking innovative ways to start, nurture and grow early-stage companies.
Given venture capital’s preference for later-stage funding, healthy
industry growth is dependent on business models that support not only the
formation of new companies but that advance those new companies to the
next levels of funding. This session will explore the pioneering efforts
of cutting-edge incubator concepts including Accelerator Corporation, bi3
(Biogen Idec Innovation Incubator), and The Pfizer Incubator (TPI) to spur
life science innovation while mitigating risks.

Moderator: Joel
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...s.html#marcus>
Marcus, Chairman and CEO, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., United
States

Speakers:
• Garheng
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...ers.html#kong> Kong,
General Partner, Intersouth Partners, United States
• Art <http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...s.html#pappas>
Pappas, Managing Partner, Pappas Ventures, United States
• Karen
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...s.html#levert>
LeVert, President and CEO, Southeast TechInventures, Inc., United States
* Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Global Economy
* By some estimates, in as little as ten years virtually all jobs
will have a technology component. Highly skilled workers can choose where
they want to live, work and play and the battle is on among regions
globally to attract and retain them. This session looks at successful
strategies that communities and science parks are using to recruit and
retain these valuable workers.

Speakers:
• Christine
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...s.html#chmura>
Chmura, PhD, President & Chief Economist, Chmura Economics & Analytics,
United States
* Accessing Tech Resources: Navigating New Technology
* Transforming Regional Economies: Models for Leveraging Current
Challenges



View the conference
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...ce/index.html> webpage,
speaker <http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...Speakers.html>
biographies, and register
<http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...stration.html> today!



Register Before March 31, 2009 to Take Advantage of Early Registration
Rates!

Register <http://www.iedconline.org/Tech-LedCo...stration.html>
online – IEDC affiliates enter Organization Code: IEDC





Erin Way

Marketing & Media Relations

734 15th Street NW, Suite 900

Washington, DC 20005

Tel: (202) 942-9474

Fax: (202) 223-4745

eway@iedconline.org



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