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Master of Ceremonies: John Chelminiak, Councilmember, City of Bellevue
Robin Halliday, Chair, Board of Directors, Washington Technology Center |
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Video Coverage
Welcoming remarks by John Chelminiak and Robin Halliday, morning keynote address by Steve Buchsbaum (Gates Foundation). |
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Opening Keynote
The Honorable Chris Gregoire, Governor, State of Washington
Introduced by Juli Wilkerson, Director, State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. |
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GC Explorations: Innovation for Global Health
An introduction to the Gates Foundation and the Global Health mission, as well as a description of the foundation's new $100 million funding opportunity to spur innovative scientific ideas.
Steven Buchsbaum, Ph.D., M.P.I.A., Senior Technology Strategy Officer, Global Health Discovery, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Introduced by Howard Grimes, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, Washington State University. |
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Welcoming remarks by John Chelminiak and Robin Halliday, morning keynote address by Steve Buchsbaum (Gates Foundation).
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Status of the State: Innovation for the Next Washington
Opening panel discussion on emerging research and technologies for commercialization in clean technology, renewable energy, global health, and advanced materials & manufacturing.
Moderator: Juli Wilkerson, Director, State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Panelist: Douglas K. Lemon, Ph.D., Director of Laboratory Strategy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Panelist: James A. Severson, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, University of Washingt |
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Discussion with Juli Wilkerson (CTED), Douglas K. Lemon (PNNL) and James A. Severson (UW). |
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Morning track sessions will focus on emerging research in each of these areas and the potential this will have on economic development, sustainability and growth for business, community and the state. |
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A Clear Horizon: Science for a Cleaner Tomorrow
What research is emerging that will help in conserving our resources and reduce global warming? How will this research impact our future plans?
Moderator: Michael Butler, Chairman and CEO, Cascadia Capital, LLC
Panelist: Thomas Eckmann, Founder and CEO, Greenwood Technologies, LLC
Panelist: Aaron Feaver, Ph.D., Vice President, Research & Development, EnerG2
Panelist: Charles L. Henry, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, University of Washington Bothell
Panelist: M. Grant Norton, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Programs, College of Engineering and Architecture, Washington State University |
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Video Coverage
"Clean Technology" with Michael Butler (Cascadia Capital, LLC), Thomas Eckmann (Greenwood Technologies), Aaron Feaver (EnerG2), Charles L. Henry (UW Bothell) & M. Grant Norton (WSU).
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Energy R&D for a Sustainable Future
What are the emerging ideas in research and what holds the most promise for the future?
Moderator: John R. Castle, Sc.D., Lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington
Panelist: Jack Baker, Vice President, Energy/Business Services, Energy Northwest
Panelist: Harold Collins, Ph.D., Soil Microbiologist, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture; Adjunct Professor, Washington State University
Panelist: Burton Hamner, Founder and Owner, Puget Sound Tidal Power LLC
Panelist: Rick Orth, Ph.D., Manager, Chemical and Biological Processes Development, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
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Propelling Washington’s Cutting-Edge Approaches to Global Health
As a leader in global health, the state of Washington is leading the charge in battling the most challenging health issues worldwide. What promise does the latest research hold for the biggest health problems facing the world today?
Moderator: John DesRosier, Ph.D., Director of Programs, Life Sciences Discovery Fund
Panelist: Edward Kesicki, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Afya World Medicines
Panelist: Alan C. Nelson, Ph.D., Founder, President and CEO, VisionGate
Panelist: David R. Sherman, Ph.D., Director, Tuberculosis Program, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) |
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Pushing the Limits of Materials and Manufacturing
Emerging research in advanced materials & manufacturing incorporates breakthrough research to create lighter, more durable products. What are the latest research breakthroughs and trends and how will these impact the industry in the near future?
Moderator: Keith E. Ritala, Intellectual Property & Industrial Agreements Manager, University of Washington College of Engineering, Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology
Panelist: Vipin Kumar, Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Engineering, University of Washington
Panelist: Eric Leonhardt, Director of the Vehicle Research Institute, Western Washington University
Panelist: Mark T. Smith, Chief Engineer, Material Sciences Division, Energy Science and Technology Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Panelist: Vikram Yadama, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor & Extension Specialist, Wood Materials & Engineering Laboratory, Washington State University |
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Lunch welcome by Grant Degginger, Mayor, City of Bellevue |
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Robert W. Cremin, Chairman, President, and CEO, Esterline Technologies, a leading world-wide supplier to the aerospace and defense industry specializing in three core areas: Avionics & Controls, Sensors & Systems, and Advanced Materials.
Introduced by Judd Case, Ph.D., Dean, College of Science, Health & Engineering, Eastern Washington University. |
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Luncheon keynote address with Robert W. Cremin (Esterline Technologies)
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Afternoon track sessions will focus on emerging trends in R&D in business streams and the impact this will have on economic development, sustainability for business, community and the state. |
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Green IT: Impacts and Opportunities
What are the latest innovations in reducing energy consumption for big businesses and their IT networks?
Moderator: Lew McMurran, Vice President, Government and External Affairs, Washington Technology Industry Association
Panelist: Christian Belady, P.E., Principal Power and Cooling Architect, Microsoft
Panelist: Kevin Klustner, President and CEO, Verdiem
Panelist: Don Tilton, Ph.D., Founder and Director, SprayCool |
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Innovative Approaches in the Renewable Energy Marketplace
What products are emerging on the market today and what promise do they hold for the future?
Moderator: Rick LeFaivre, Ph.D., Partner, OVP Venture Partners
Panelist: Kirt Montague, CEO, Prometheus Energy
Panelist: John Plaza, President and CEO, Imperium Renewables
Panelist: Thomas Todaro, CEO, Targeted Growth
Panelist: Roger D. Woodworth, Vice President for Sustainable Energy Solutions, Avista Utilities |
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"Renewable Energy" with Rick LeFaivre (OVP Venture Partners), Kirt Montague (Prometheus Energy), John Plaza (Imperium Renewables), Thomas Todaro (Targeted Growth), & Roger Woodworth (Avista Utilities).
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Taking on the World: The Business of Global Health in Washington
Which Washington state companies are at the forefront of global health and what measures are they taking to reduce disease worldwide?
Moderator: Michael McCarthy, M.D., former North American Editor of The Lancet
Panelist: Jim Fleming, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, GenPrime
Panelist: Harvey Hoyt, M.D., Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Blood Cell Storage
Panelist: Jacqueline Sherris, Ph.D., Vice President, Global Programs, PATH |
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The Path from Small to Big in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
How is Washington state leading the world in advanced materials & manufacturing? How will changes in this industry impact Washington state?
Moderator: Gary Spanner, Ph.D., Manager, Economic Development Office, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Panelist: Christina Lomasney, CEO and President, Modumetal
Panelist: Felix Sciulli, Sr. Vice President, Global Engineering and R&D, Flow International Corporation
Panelist: Erick Van Houtte, Director, People and Operations, Dassault Systèmes Inc
Panelist: Gerould K. Young, Director, Materials & Structures Technology, Boeing Phantom Works, Boeing Corporation |
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Roger Gulrajani, Senior Director in the Windows Core Operating System Division at Microsoft; Director, Board of Directors, Washington Technology Center, on Green IT challenges, trends and opportunities in the PC and Web Services industry.
Introduced by Matthew O'Donnell, Ph.D., Frank & Julie Jungers Dean of Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Washington |
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Video Coverage
Closing keynote address with Roger Gulrajani (Microsoft), closing remarks with Lee Cheatham (WTC). |
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Lee Cheatham, Ph.D., Executive Director, Washington Technology Center |
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Closing keynote address with Roger Gulrajani (Microsoft), closing remarks with Lee Cheatham (WTC). |
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