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Front End of Innovation USA

Date: Monday, May 16, 2011

Start Time: 8:00 am   End Time: 5:00 pm  (Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Location: Seaport World Trade Center Boston, MA US


Description

Collaborate to Innovate.

Create new and strengthen existing partnerships at FEI

Each year FEI celebrates the power of collective intelligence- creating an environment that empowers innovators to connect meaningfully through purposeful conversations based on content.

Where 2010 was about experiences and collaboration, 2011 is focused on the outcomes derived from the experiences: Using the experiences as way to get to the underlying value you need to achieve.

Where else to connect: ...

More Info: http://bit.ly/hPaa6g

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Got Invention Radio / Brian Fried

Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011

Start Time: 8:00 pm  (Time Zone: US/Eastern)


Description

Welcome to Got Invention Radio!! Finally a live weekly radio show for inventors and entrepreneurs....We will have a great line up of expert guests, successful inventors and business mentors to share their experiences and resources to help us with our ideas.


Nicole Hait, INPEX Director - May-12-2011 08:00:00 PM

Learn what the INPEX Invention Expo is about and Nicole will also give great information on exhibiting at trade shows and also walking the floor of these trade shows/expos as a trade guest or attendee!


You can listen live to our show on

Thursdays at 8pm E.T./5pm P.T.,

call in to ask questions and you will also be able download previous shows if you missed it or just want to save it to play on your media players.

Call in to ask your questions during the show at 877-474-3302 or email brian@gotinvention.com

We are currently looking for speakers, sponsors and your support to bring this show to new levels. We welcome your feedback and you can email us at info@gotinvention.com.

Email: info@gotinvention.com.


More Info: www.gotinvention.com

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2011 BABC British American Business Council - Conference

Date: Wednesday, May 11- 13 , 2011

Location: Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA


Description

The British American Business Council chapter in Northern California is proud to host the 18th annual British American Business Council Transatlantic Conference in San Francisco, from May 11-13, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel atop Nob Hill, the most famous hotel in the city.

Join the British American Business Council and fellow international business executives, government officials, policy-makers and industry experts for a lively three-day forum on the impact of innovation in the global economy. Register now for the 2011 BABC Transatlantic Conference to hear first-hand from pioneering leaders who are transforming global business today, including:

Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California

Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, Minister of State for UK Trade and ...

More Info: http://babcsf.org/2011-babc-conference/

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UIA Education Day - Inventor Seminars at the National Hardware Show


Date: Monday, May 9, 2011

Start Time: 8:00 am   End Time: 5:00 pm

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Room N259

(Awards: Tuesday May 10, 2011 / Show Floor)


8:00 am – Mr. Andrew Krauss: Getting unstuck from the inventing process


9:00 am – Mrs. Karen Waksman: What you should know about selling to retail buyers


10:00 am – Mr. Louis Forman: What the product development process means to an inventor


11:00 am – Mr. Nick Cunningham: Inventors working with off shore factories


12:00 pm – Lunch Break


1:00 pm – Mr. Warren Tuttle: Product Licensing, a view from the company's perspective


2:00 pm – Mr. David Kappos: What the patent office is doing to help inventors


3:30 pm – Mr. Mark Reyland: The inventing industry in America – Trends and Troubles


4:00 pm – Mr. AJ Khubani: The direct response industry and how it works with inventors


More Info: http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/en/Special-Events/UIA-Inventors-Awards/UIA-Inventors-Awards-Presenters/


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2011 IDSA Western Conference at San Jose University, CA

Date: Friday, May 6 - 7, 2011

Location: San Jose University

Jason Morris, IDSA Western District VP:

As your host for the 2011 IDSA Western Conference I look forward to welcoming you to this exciting design dialogue..

Socially responsible design can make positive changes within a community by addressing humanitarian, environmental, economic and political issues. And, it can be personally rewarding to a designer. But, can socially responsible design be financially sustainable?

At the 2011 IDSA Western Conference we offer success stories from designers and organizations that are not only able to do good but also do well financially. This dialogue helps answer questions like: How can you target nonprofits as potential clients? How can your social design work be billable, not just pro-bono? How can you apply social design to your career? What opportunities are there for designers to get involved in projects in their local communities? How can design thinking tackle the social problems of our world, locally and abroad?

Become part of the dialogue. Get insipred by timely and informative sessions, benefit from exceptional networking opportunities and enjoy great nights out at the 2011 IDSA Western Conference

More Info: http://www.idsa.org/2011WesternDistrictConference

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Got Invention Radio

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011      Start Time: 8:00 pm

Description

Welcome to Got Invention Radio!! Finally a live weekly radio show for inventors and entrepreneurs....We will have a great line up of expert guests, successful inventors and business mentors to share their experiences and resources to help us with our ideas.

Diane, Maddie & Margot Bradshaw, M3 Girl Designs, Founders of Snap Caps -

Maddie Bradshaw, 15

President, Founder & Head Designer, M3 Girl Designs LLC., SNAP CAPS®

When 10 year old Maddie Bradshaw had a desire to decorate her locker with something creative, Snap Caps® bottle cap necklaces were born and now are a “must have” accessory for tween girls.

With $300 of her own money and a unique idea, Maddie’s SNAP CAPS® have turned M3 Girl Designs into a national brand, selling 50,000 necklaces per month in less than two year’s time.

Education is important to Maddie, and in addition to her SNAP CAPS® designs, She has also written her first book, Maddie Bradshaw's You Can Start A Business Too! It is an inspirational compilation of stories, inventive business ideas and marketing tools for kids with entrepreneurial spirit and big imagination.

Today's Maddie company has launched a second line, Spark Of Life™ Jewelry. An older look to follow her into her high school years. Cotton cords, bright stone pendants, and an assortment of colorful beads this jewelry line appeals to girls of all ages.

Margot Bradshaw, 11 Vice President & Assistant Designer

Sassy and vibrant, Margot Bradshaw was inspired by her sister’s ingenuity and started designing her own collections for the company at 6 years old. Her collections include tween favorites such as “Gogo Girl” and the "Peace & Love" series.

Since opening the business in 2006, Margot has progressively become more involved in the organization, maintains good grades and is active in school sports and social activities.

Diane Bradshaw, Mom CEO/COO

Diane has urged her daughter's to pursue their dreams and always encouraged their endeavors. Diane runs the day-to-day business in the office and factory while the girls are in school.


Email: info@gotinvention.com.

More Info: www.gotinvention.com

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AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy

Date: Thursday, May 5 - 6, 2011

Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Washington, DC

Description

Find out what's in store for science and technology.

The annual AAAS Forum on Science and Technology Policy is the conference for people interested in public policy issues facing the science, engineering, and higher education communities. Since 1976, it has been the place where insiders go to learn what is happening and what is likely to happen in the coming year on the federal budget and the growing number of policy issues that affect researchers and their institutions. Come to the Forum, learn about the future of S&T policy, and meet the people who will shape it.

Who should attend?

Scientists and engineers, research administrators, industrial R&D managers, policymakers, association officials, federal grant receipients, students, science diplomats, government affairs specialists, public affairs officers, science writers, and others with an interest in the intersection of policy with science and technology.

Metro: Federal Triangle (Orange and Blue Lines)

More Info: http://www.aaas.org/spp/rd/forum/

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2011 California Clean Innovation Conference

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011

Location: The Price Center UCSD, La Jolla, CA


Description

The 5th annual California Clean Innovation (CACI) Conference is a forum for investors, entrepreneurs, managers, and students to review the current clean technology trends and commercially viable innovations.

The 2011 CACI Conference will be held at the Price Center at UC San Diego, one of the most sustainable universities in the country.

CACI’s intensive day-long conference format provides opportunities to explore solutions on the horizon and discuss success factors across the value chain.

During the full day event, CACI invites industry leaders and panelists to share new business ideas and discuss the future of green technology. The Fast Pitch provides an opportunity for companies to present and


More Info: http://www.cacleaninnovation.com/

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DMEDS Key Note Address by Adrian Pelkus of the San Diego Inventors Forum

Wednesday, May 4, 2011  Start Time: 12:00 pm   End Time: 1:00 pm

Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, CA


Description

ENTREPRENEURIAL ENERGY FUELED OUR NATIONS BIRTH AND WILL POWER US INTO OUR FUTURE.

Speaker:

Adrian Pelkus - SAN DIEGO INVENTORS FORUM

Program Description: New jobs come from new companies. New companies form around new ideas. San Diego has an amazing variety of creative people with new ideas. At the San Diego Inventors Forum many are learning how they can take control of their own life, help their friends and others by following their dreams of entrepreneurship. Inventive ideas create new local jobs. Our country offers so many opportunities and now the entire world is open because of internet marketing. So, do you have an idea that you think can make $? The SDIF helps network inventors with local service providers and other local organizations that offer new business owners help getting started, educates with experts and motivates by examples. We are are "Innovating Jobs in San Diego" - www.sdinventors.org

Contact: Adrian Pelcus

Email: adrian@a-squaredtec.com

Phone: 760-591-9608

More Info: www.vts.com

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LES 2011 Spring Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 4-6, 2011

Location: The Westin New York at Times Square, New York, NY

SPRING MEETING

Spotlight On: Life Sciences

Join Hundreds of Your Colleagues at This Year's Premier Event for Biotech, Pharma, Healthcare, Medical Device, Legal and University Professionals!

The 2011 Spring Meeting is a highly targeted event that will focus primarily on the breaking developments and hot topics facing IP, licensing and business development professionals in the Life Sciences industry. The Meeting will feature the best networking and education opportunities with leaders in the Life Sciences sector, including senior executives from biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, university and other technology transfer


More Info: http://www.lesusacanada.org/SP11IPFR

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INVENTOR 411 SEMINARS at the Response Expo - Inventors Pavilion

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Start Time: 8:00 am   End Time: 10:00 am (Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Location: Bayfront Hilton, San Diego, CA


Description

Inventor 411 at the Inventors Pavilion powered by Brainchild Marketing

Supported by Invention Home, Inventors Digest, United Inventors Association

Class Schedule

Wednesday May 4, 2011

8:00 -9:00 am “Intro to DRTV”

Ron Perlstein President of INFOWORX shares his vast knowledge and years of experience in this class to help inventors fully understand the Direct Response TV marketing industry.


9:00-10:00 am How to pitch Your Product Effectively

Immediately following our Intro to DRTV class, join Scott Hynd, co-founder of Proformance Marketing and on-camera talent for QVC as he teaches everything you need to know about product pitching. This interactive class will also allow brave attendees to practice their pitch in front of the class! Don’t miss this popular event!

More Info: http://inventorscalendar.com/page7.html

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agIdeas International Design Forum

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Melbourne, Australia

Description

This sell-out event is for anyone interested in expanding their design dialogue and opening up their minds to new creative possibilities. Celebrating design is difference, this forum will present creative diversity exploring design from the most contemporary in digital media to the master’s of traditional technique. From the areas of graphic design, product design, motion graphics, design for film and television, new media, web design, animation, illustration, typography, architecture, fashion and textiles, sound design, performance art, and advertising.

More Info: http://www.agideas.net/agideas-2011/design-forum

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Mini-DRTV Boot Camp - by Direct Response Academy

Date: Monday, May 2 - 3, 2011

Location: San Diego

Description

Master the Best Practices of DRTV

The Direct Response Academy is offering a Mini DRTV Boot Camp right before the opening of Response Expo 2011.

The 1 1/2 day special program features a complete overview of the DRTV industry and a thorough grounding in DR best practices, giving you what you need to excel.

Participants receive the core of the Academy’s gold standard DRTV Management Boot Camp, all in a day and a half - and at half the price!

This special program, co-sponsored by Direct Response Academy and Response Magazine, is being hosted at the site of Response Expo.

Call Greg Sarnow at (512) 301-5900  to schedule an appointment.


More Info: http://www.directresponseacademy.com/

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National Green Building Conference & Expo

Date: Sunday, May 1 - 3, 2011

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Description

NAHB’s National Green Building Conference & Expo, will focus on "making the value connection" and communicating to prospective home buyers and others the value of green upgrades in their homes.

The conference will feature educational sessions that meet the needs of both relative newcomers and experienced green building professionals, teaching homeowners how to maintain and maximize the performance of their green homes.

GreenTensive sessions will focus on various aspects of building science and Mike Holmes, America’s Most Trusted Contractor and host of Holmes on Homes® and Holmes Inspection on HGTV, will be the keynote speaker.

More Info: http://www.freetrademagazines.com/national-green-building-conference-and-expo/environmental-magazines/?cid=2880&source=2011_03_17_NAHB_CONEXPO_CP

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Innovate - How to Unleash the Power of Your Own Creativity


Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Start Time: 8:30 am   End Time: 12:30 pm  (Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Location: DaVinci Institute Louisville, CO


SPEAKER: Tamara Kleinberg

In this workshop, we’ll investigate some of the breakthrough thinking being used both by individuals and companies to harness the power of innovative ideas. These techniques can then be applied through the use of an entrepreneurial mindset, finding unusual ways to succeed, tapping into innovation on the fringes and leveraging creativity from the void. This session is about thinking, acting and delivering new, fresh ideas for business that pay off!


Our goal is to have you walk away with the tools to unleash the power of creativity across everything you do, in every decision you make and every action you take.


COST: $69, Members: $49, SuperMembers: Free


More Info: http://www.davinciinstitute.com/events/512/innovate--how-to-unleash-the-power-of-your-own-creativity-saturday-april-30-2011


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Concept to Reality - A Launch Pad for Successful Inventing


Date: April 30, 2011

Time: 8:30 am to 4 pm

Location:Spencer campus of Iowa Lakes, 1900 Grand Ave., Spencer.


Topics include: Taking your idea or product to a commercial level, protecting your idea, how to market your product and how to find the money to make the whole process a reality.

Some key items which will be covered include helping participants understand the process of how to get that idea or product to a commercial level; how to protect that idea with a patent or trademark; how to market the product; and, how to find the money to make the whole process a reality.


This seminar, presented by the Iowa Small Business Development Center and Iowa Lakes Community College Continuing Education, will help inventors get a successful start on their next venture.


More Info: http://www.iowalakes.edu/news_events/2011/feb/concept_reality.htm



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THE THIRD ANNUAL SCORE BUSINESS CONFERENCE


Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Start Time: 8:00 am   End Time: 4:00 pm (Time Zone: US/Eastern)

Location: Lynn University


If you are in business or looking to start a business, you won't want to miss this extraordinary FREE event.


Special guest speaker Congressman ALLEN WEST Member of the Congressional Small Business Committee will provide you with THE VERY LATEST INFORMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS


The conference will take place at Lynn University in Boca Raton on April 30th, 2011, 8 A.M to 4 P.M. many events will be going on - go to which ever one you want - stay as long as you want. NO COST TO YOU FOR ANY EVENT.


More Info: http://sopalmbchscore.eventbrite.com/


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IQPC 7th Patent Strategies Summit


Date: Friday, April 29, 2011

(All day or non-timed event)

Location: Four Season Hotel Silicon Valley


Join us at IQPC’s 7th Patent Strategies Summit to examine the latest changes in the industry and leverage your patent portfolio to extract innovation and financial gain. Corporate Patent experts will discuss:


* Changes in patent strategy brought about by the current economic downturn

* Best practices in Global IP Management

* Prospects for the future in light of new regulations and potentially adverse court decisions

* Trends in enforcement actions and litigation by NPEs

* Tips for licensing in and licensing out intellectual property

* How and when to outsource your Patents


* Intellectual Property

* Litigation

* Patent Strategies and Development

* Licensing

* Brand Protection & Integrity

* R & D Management

* Technology


More Info: http://www.patentstrategiessummit.com/Event.aspx?id=445614





Power of Angel Investing by the San Diego Tech Coast Angels


Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011

(All day or non-timed event)


Location: Mintz Levin , San Diego, CA


Program Overview:

This full-day seminar provides an overview of the angel investing process including the details of finding, evaluating, and structuring deals. It will also go into depth on how to develop angel-entrepreneur relationships that lead to success. This highly interactive program provides attendees with practical information on best practices in angel investing through a balance of expert presentations, panel discussions and small group case studies. A faculty of experienced angel investors, serial entrepreneurs and expert service providers delivers the seminar. Plenty of time is also available for meeting fellow attendees and the program's presenters during numerous networking breaks throughout the day.


Cost:

$125 New members of OC, LA, WS/SB and IE TCA who have joined in the past 12 months AND have never attended the seminar before

$250 Sponsors or members of any TCA network or CONNECT members

$350 General registration



Contact: Laura Parsons

Email: lparsons@connect.org

Phone: 858.964.1302


More Info: http://register.connect.org/index.php/Power_Of_Angel_Investing_2011


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IQPC 7th Patent Strategies Summit


Date: April 27 -28, 2011

(All day or non-timed event)

Location: Four Season Hotel Silicon Valley


Join us at IQPC’s 7th Patent Strategies Summit to examine the latest changes in the industry and leverage your patent portfolio to extract innovation and financial gain. Corporate Patent experts will discuss:


* Changes in patent strategy brought about by the current economic downturn

* Best practices in Global IP Management

* Prospects for the future in light of new regulations and potentially adverse court decisions

* Trends in enforcement actions and litigation by NPEs

* Tips for licensing in and licensing out intellectual property

* How and when to outsource your Patents


* Intellectual Property

* Litigation

* Patent Strategies and Development

* Licensing

* Brand Protection & Integrity

* R & D Management

* Technology


More Info: http://www.patentstrategiessummit.com/Event.aspx?id=445614

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CleanTech Open - Iowa Cleantech Network & Innovation Event


Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Start Time: 4:30 pm   End Time: 7:30 pm  (Time Zone: US/Eastern)


Location: Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA


This event is geared at fostering collaboration and networking among key stakeholders in Iowa focused on cleantech and early stage innovation. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about the Cleantech Open program and how to get involved and well as learn about other resources.


*This event is organized for you by Enerjyn


Email: nc_iowaevents@cleantechopen.com


More Info: http://www.cleantechopen.com/app.cgi/events/335/view

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