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7:30–8 a.m.
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8–8:35 a.m.
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Plated Breakfast and Networking at Tables |
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Frank Catalano, master of ceremonies and principal of Intrinsic Strategy.
Intrinsic Strategy provides insight on marketing and business strategy and interim executive leadership for companies in technology and education.
Robin Halliday, chair, board of directors, Washington Technology Center
Washington Technology Center is a statewide economic development organization focused on technology and innovation.
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8:45–9 a.m. |
The Honorable Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator for the State of Washington
Senator Cantwell plans to discuss how, if the U.S. is to compete in a 21st Century global marketplace, we much increase our investment in, and commitment to, research and development of new technologies, education and training for our workforce, and support for new and emerging industries.
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9-9:10 a.m. |
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9:10–9:35 a.m.
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Guided interview/conversation facilitated by Frank Catalano
Mike Schwenk, vice president and director of technology deployment at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory delivering solutions to America's most intractable problems in energy, national security and the environment.
Rogers Weed, director, State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and
Economic Development (CTED)
CTED is the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington.
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9:35–10:05 a.m. |
Gifford Pinchot, who coined the term "intrapreneur," is a pioneer in integrating organizational innovation and social responsibility with profit objectives. Pinchot is co-founder and president emeritus of the Bainbridge Graduate Institute.
Bainbridge Graduate Institute (BGI) offers both an MBA in Sustainable Business and Certificates in Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship.
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10:05–10:40 a.m. |
Demand-Driven Innovation
Opening panel discussion featuring thought leaders who will share their insights about how the business climate, consumer decisions and the economy will impact, and be impacted by, innovation and sustainability in the state of Washington.
The panel will discuss the long term impacts that will occur both economically and competitively and how innovation will serve as the differentiator in the marketplace. Creating sustained economic value and return on investment will also be examined and how businesses can feasibly incorporate innovative and sustainable practices. In addition, panelists will identify some of the hidden barriers to overcome during the innovation process with a look at how regulations are helping or hindering progress.
Moderator:
Mike Schwenk, vice president and director of technology deployment at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory delivering solutions to America's most intractable problems in energy, national security and the environment.
Panelists:
Julie Anderson, senior policy advisor, Director's Office, State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED)
CTED is the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington.
John Gardner, vice president, Economic Development and Global Engagement, Washington State University
WSU Economic Development and Extension leverages abilities to discover, educate, and apply knowledge as an economic engine for Washington.
Linden Rhoads, vice provost, UW TechTransfer
The mission of UW TechTransfer is to extend the impact of University of Washington research through the creation of partnerships that encourage investment in innovation.
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10:40–10:55 a.m.
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10:55 a.m. –12:10 p.m. |
Morning track sessions will focus on emerging ideas and research in various fields of sustainability. Our aim is to showcase efforts around the state that are collectively building potential applications and solutions around sustainable energy, sustainable cities, healthy populations and closed-loop material uses.
Biofuels — From Surf to Turf
This session will explore breakthrough approaches in the future of biofuels available from natural sources such as algae. In addition, a discussion about how diverse high-value byproducts can be gained. The discussion will also address the issues about fuel vs. food extant in the biofuel space today.
Moderator:
Mark Warner, P.E., director, Program Management Services, The Harris Group
Harris Group Inc. provides full-service engineering and consulting services in the production of fuels and chemicals from renewable feed stocks through sustainable technologies.
Panelists:
Birgitte Ahring, Ph.D., director of the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL) at WSU Tri-Cities
Washington State University’s, Center for Bioproducts and Bioenergy, is an Interdisciplinary center focusing research and academic programming in the use and conversion of biomass into bioproducts and biofuels.
Billy M. Glover, managing director – Environmental Strategy, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Boeing Commercial Airplanes has developed and implemented a global environmental strategy to address key issues facing the aviation industry including aircraft noise reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, alternative fuels research, public policy and opinion.
Kelly Ogilvie, president and CEO, Blue Marble
Blue Marble Energy (BME) is a Seattle based company generating bio-chemicals and natural gas from algae and other cellulosic biomass.
Alex Sum, Executive Vice President, General Biodiesel Inc. (replaces Yale Wong)
General Biodiesel Inc. is a Seattle-based biodiesel company that will take waste cooking oil and turn it into biodiesel fuel at their soon to be opened biodiesel plant.
Miracle Materials
Exploration of new "miracle" materials from forest products to potential packaging materials made from components that are still being developed.
Moderator:
Gerould K. Young, director, Materials & Structures Technology, Boeing Research & Technology
Materials and Structures Technology within Boeing’s Research and Technology is responsible for finding and developing new and innovative materials and structures technologies focused in the following broad areas: Certification and Qualification, Environmental Assurance, Coating and Chemical Technology, Materials, Structural Analysis Methods and Technology, Structural Concepts and Integration.
Panelists:
Jim A. Dangerfield, Ph.D., executive vice president, FPInnovations
FPInnovations specializes in the creation of scientific solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector’s global competitiveness.
Michael Hochberg, Ph.D., assistant professor of electrical engineering, Nanophotonics Lab, University of Washington
The Nanophotonics Lab is using the silicon photonics platform both to build interesting and important optical devices, and to explore new physical phenomena.
Vipin Kumar, Ph.D., P.E., associate professor, UW Microcellular Consortium director, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Washington
The Microcellular Plastics LAB researches the production and use of Microcellular Polymer Foams including education, testing, and industry application.
Planning for the Future — Washington's Cities of Tomorrow
This session will provide insights into future plans for urban spaces based on sustainable guidelines. The discussion will explore such issues as balancing personal transport and mass transit, recycling to the highest value and how urban sustainable models are expected to improve quality of life both physically and socially.
Moderator:
Steve Marshall, senior fellow, Cascadia Center for Regional Development
The Cascadia Center for Regional Development is a Seattle-based think tank funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that focuses on transportation and energy issues.
Panelists:
Daniel S. Friedman, dean, University of Washington College of Built Environments
The University of Washington College of Built Environments (CBE) dedicates its diverse resources to the tangible improvement of built and natural environments.
Bert Gregory, president and CEO, Mithun
Mithun is a team of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners and scientists working to inspire a sustainable world through leadership, innovation, and integrated design.
Donald I. King, FAIA, president and principal architect, DKA
Founded in 1985, DKA is an architectural firm located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. DKA provides facility planning, architectural design, interior design and project management services.
Susan H. Jones, AIA, LEED AP, founder, atelierjones llc
atelierjones is an award-winning, nimble 5-person architecture, sustainability consulting and planning firm devoted to research and innovation to create delight in the dense urban realm.
Healthy People
An exploration of various innovative approaches being undertaken to keep the world healthy ranging from the use of science and technology to fight famine, medical and medicinal applications, and future-looking topics regarding nanotechnology.
Moderator:
Lisa Cohen, director, Washington Global Health Alliance
The Washington Global Health Alliance (WGHA) works to enhance and expand Washington's global health impact and showcase our region's role as a leading center for global health activities.
Panelists:
Douglas R. Call, Ph.D., associate professor, WSU School for Global Animal Health
The School for Global Animal Health provides innovative solutions to global infectious disease challenges through research, education, global outreach, and application of disease control at the animal-human interface.
Dr. Bill Crounse, senior director, worldwide health, Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft is a leader to show how information technology can improve healthcare delivery and services around the world.
Darby McLean, vice president, business development, GenPrime, Inc.
GenPrime Incorporated is a leading provider of microbial detection technologies.
Chris Rivera, president, WBBA
The Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association serves more than 450 companies, universities, academic institutions and others who represent the heart of Washington's life sciences community.
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12:10–12:30 p.m.
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12:30–12:55 p.m. |
Welcome by Mayor Grant Degginger, City of Bellevue
Break for networking at tables during luncheon.
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12:55–1:30 p.m. |
Introduction by Billy M. Glover, managing director – environmental strategy, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Thomas E. Plimpton is vice chairman of PACCAR, Inc., a global technology leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR is committed to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models and has established ambitious goals to accomplish this.
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1:30–1:45 p.m.
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1:45–3 p.m. |
The afternoon sessions will focus on how we are building our experience with successful innovations for sustainability, the lessons learned, and the challenges that we need to overcome — including regulatory, cultural and inertial.
Waste Not, Want Not: Turning the Discarded into Energy
This session will address various methods that are being used to extract energy from materials that range from consumer items such as tires to provocative waste materials.
Moderator:
Gary Spanner, Ph.D., manager, Economic Development Office, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory delivering solutions to America's most intractable problems in energy, national security and the environment.
Panelists:
Kyle Juergens, Project Development Manager, Andgar Corporation
Andgar Corporation is a metal-based construction contractor. They are experienced in renewable energy construction, architectural metal, commercial and residential HVAC, plumbing and metal fabrication.
James L. Buelt, manager, Nuclear Energy Sector, Energy and Environment Directorate
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory delivering solutions to America's most intractable problems in energy, national security and the environment.
Kirt W. Montague, CEO, Prometheus Energy Company
Prometheus is a global alternative and renewable fuel company, specializing in the production, distribution, and sale of liquid natural gas from low-cost waste and stranded sources of methane such as landfills, stranded gas wells, anaerobic digesters and coal mines.
Jeff Surma, president and CEO, InEnTec, Inc.
InEnTec has developed the Plasma Enhanced Melter™ system that transforms virtually any type of waste material into valuable commercial products including: ultra clean fuels that can be used to generate electricity, a glass-like material that can be used to create items such as blasting grit or building materials and recoverable metals.
Less is More: A Look at Manufacturing Processes Today
Key participants in the manufacturing sector will discuss lean manufacturing practices and the role they play in sustainability. Participants will explore the small changes in manufacturing processes that can lead to significant sustainable results such as zero waste to landfill and closed-loop production.
Moderator:
Keith E. Ritala, IP & industrial agreements manager, College of Engineering, University of Washington
The College of Engineering at the University of Washington is a diverse community of innovators working to dramatically improve the quality of life in our state, our nation, and the world.
Panelists:
Lane Ballard, director of BCA Lean Enterprise Office, Boeing
Boeing Commercial Airplane Lean Enterprise Office is responsible for creating a lean operation across our acquire, define, produce and support value streams, characterized by the efficient use of assets, high inventory turns, short cycle times and low transaction costs.
Rud Browne, chairman and founder, Ryzex
The Ryzex Group specializes in the full lifecycle (supply, repair, refurbishment and recycling) of barcode, RFID and mobile wireless computer equipment. Ryzex employs 350 people in four countries.
Peter H.-T. Liu, Ph.D., senior scientist, Omax Corporation
OMAX® Corporation is the leading manufacturer of precision abrasive waterjet systems.
Roy Nott, CEO, Paneltech
A vertically-integrated manufacturer of petroleum-free phenolic composites, Paneltech markets PaperStone, a unique, ‘green’, solid surface/building material that is rapidly growing in popularity. The company also produces innovative materials for the composites armor industry.
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Sustainable Built-Design Applications
A discussion of how built design applications are changing attitudes to return-on-investment strategies and the various business opportunities that are being created. Topics will range from the economics of sustainable building lifecycles to changes in business processes and the effects of elements such as green roofs.
Moderator:
Ash Awad, vice president of Energy Services, McKinstry
McKinstry is a full service design, build, operate and maintain (DBOM) firm delivering a variety of services including mechanical engineering, construction (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical), architectural metals, 24/7 service and maintenance, energy/LEED services and onsite facility management.
Panelists:
Hamilton Hazlehurst, development manager, Vulcan
Vulcan Real Estate is creating nationally recognized models of urban development with buildings that are constructed creatively and sustainably, with minimal impact to the environment and an eye on the bottom line.
Brad Liljequist, AICP, LEED-AP, zHome project manager, City of Issaquah
The City of Issaquah, Wash. is committed to quality living through preservation and enhancement of the community’s unique human and natural resources.
Stacy Noland, founder and chairman, Moontown Foundation
The Moontown Foundation is a non-profit think tank committed to ending environmental, social, and economic injustice by removing existing barriers that prevent historically disadvantaged communities from successfully participating in the emerging green, post-carbon, economy.
Michael Wolcott, Ph.D., director, Institute for Sustainable Design; research director and the Louisiana-Pacific Professor of Wood Materials and Engineering, Washington State University
The Institute for Sustainable Design combines experts from units around WSU to focus on integrated solutions for the built environment.
Water: Using it Wisely, and Keeping it Drinkable
Innovative applications of technology and science to enable minimal use of water resources and provide clean water for the world including mitigation of human-inflicted biohazards not screened out by processing.
Moderator:
Steven VanAusdle, Ph.D., president, Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla Community College offers a wide array of academic transfer and professional-technical degree programs. A new Water Management program is housed in the William A. Grant Water & Environmental Center.
Panelists:
Kendra Chappell, Project Manager for the Safe Water Project, PATH
PATH creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health by advancing technologies, strengthening health systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors.
Richard C. Pleus, Ph.D., managing director and toxicologist, Intertox
Intertox is a scientific consulting and research firm whose mission is to achieve long-term solutions to enhance public health and manage environmental risk issues.
Cathy Schaeffer, director, Walla Walla County Watershed Planning Department; executive director, Walla Walla Watershed Alliance
The Walla Walla Watershed Alliance unites local leadership committed to fostering advocacy and innovation for the environmental, economic, and cultural health of the Walla Walla Basin.
Jeffrey Williams, Ph.D., senior vice president, chief technology officer, HaloSource
HaloSource is a leading clean water and antimicrobial technology company, headquartered in the USA, with operations in India and China. The company provides proprietary solutions to clean and purify water, killing bacteria and viruses that cause disease.
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3–3:45 p.m. |
Brenda Metropolit, director of sustainability initiatives, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC)
VANOC is the first Olympic Organizing Committee to commit to applying sustainability principles and practices – such as integrated delivery of social, economic and environmental outcomes and benefits – to the planning, convening and legacy of the Games.
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3:45–4 p.m. |
Bob Drewel, executive director, Puget Sound Regional Council
“Success for the Future: Innovation and Collaboration”
The Puget Sound Regional Council is the long-range transportation, growth and economic planning organization for the four-county central Puget Sound region comprised of King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
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4–6 p.m.
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Reception opens with kick-off speech by Congressman Adam Smith (watch video)
Congressman Smith will discuss Congress' role in funding research and development, with highlights of projects that have helped to improve efficiencies and outcomes.
Facilitated conversation with George Erb, editor of the Puget Sound Business Journal, regarding demand-driven innovation and how McKinstry embodies this with its current strategies.
McKinstry is a full service design, build, operate and maintain (DBOM) firm delivering a variety of services including mechanical engineering, construction (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical), architectural metals, 24/7 service and maintenance, energy/LEED services and onsite facility management.
The Puget Sound Business Journal is the leading source of business information for the central Puget Sound region.
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Washington's Innovation Summit 2009
(formerly Washington State Technology Summit)
Thursday, April 9, 2009
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Contact Us
Washington Technology Center
300 Fluke Hall, Box 352140
Seattle, WA 98195
206.685.1920
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