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Sustaining a world-class economy through innovation and industry development is a collaborative effort. As part of this effort, Washington's Innovation Summit 2010 brought together the region's leading companies and thought leaders for a full day devoted to accelerating creativity and innovation. More than 35 speakers and nearly 300 attendees focused on one theme: Collaborate. Create. Grow.
279 registrations
51% Industry
18% Government
13% Academia
18% Nonprofit
28% of registrants were high-level executives holding titles such as CEO, president, vice president, executive director, dean, founder, etc.
Morning Industry Track Preference:
61% Energy
22% Aerospace
17% Defense
Afternoon Industry Track Preference:
41% Energy
29% Aerospace
30% Defense
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Steven Ashby, Deputy Director for Science and Technology, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Steven Ashby integrates PNNL's science and technology base to deliver scientific capabilities that advance the Department of Energy’s missions and meet the nation's most critical challenges. |
Greg Bear, an award-winning author, has served on political and scientific action committees and has advised Microsoft, the U.S. Army, Sandia National Laboratories, Homeland Security, and others.
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Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, President and CEO, Museum of Flight. As a veteran of five space shuttle missions, -- logging more than 50 days in orbit -- Dr. Dunbar’s current passion is helping to inspire the next generation of youth into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. |
Premier Sponsorship Level:
Innovator Sponsorship Level:
Puget Sound Energy | Tacoma Public Utilities
Sustainer Sponsorship Level:
Eastern Washington University | Washington State Department of Commerce
Printing Sponsors:
Printing Control | Grays Harbor Paper
Exhibitors and Partners:
City of Seattle Office of Economic Development | Columbia River Economic Development Council | Economic Development Council of Snohomish County | Greater Spokane Incorporated | Institute of Technology at the University of Washington Tacoma | MBEC (Minority Business Enterprise Center) | Pacific Northwest Clean Tech Open | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) | Proto Technologies Inc. | PSN-CONNECT | Puget Sound Regional Council | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber | Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau | Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington (TAG) | Urban Enterprise Center | UW Center for Commercialization | Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center | Washington Technology Industry Association | Washington State University | World Trade Center Tacoma | WSU Research Foundation |
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Revolutionary Road ... WA's Innovation Summit
Alexandra Steele of eco-maven associates provides a summary of the summit focusing on the luncheon panel.
Is Conventional Wisdom an Oxymoron?
Bart Philips of the Columbia River Economic Development Council challenges those who believe in demise of U.S.
Efficient Energy: Sizing and Seizing Opportunities
Denis DuBois provides this recap of the afternoon energy session he moderated.
 Washington Governor Chris Gregoire delivered the summit's opening speech. Watch video.
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Business Resource Directory
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Washington's Innovation Summit 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, Wash. 98042
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Contact Us
Washington Technology Center
206-685-1920 or
206-616-3101
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