This event is the Business of Technology Commercialization... Corporate Needs matched with Technology Solutions. At the TechConnect Summit, the world's leading Corporate Developers present their strategic technology interests, while a pool of highly vetted Cleantech Innovations and Start-Ups present solutions for their corporate counterparts. There are no policy discussions, there are no talking heads, this program is purely the business of technology commercialization. Join us in Santa Clara and hear the strategic development needs of:
| Monday, June 18 | |||
| 9:00 - 5:00 | TechConnect Technology & Industry Short Courses (registration required) | ||
| Tuesday, June 19 | |||
| 8:30 | Opening TechConnect World Keynotes | ||
| 11:00 | Expo Opening - Coffee Break | ||
| 12:30 | Materials Energy Electronics: SK Innovation, MeadWestvaco, PPG Industries |
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| 1:30 | Expo Hall AB - Networking & Lunch (available for purchase) | ||
TechConnect IP Forum |
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| 1:30 | IP Partnering: Advanced Materials | IP Partnering: Biotech & Biosciences | IP Partnering: Energy Technologies |
| 2:45 | IP Partnering: Environmental, Water, Waste | IP Partnering: Electronics, Sensors, Communications | IP Partnering: Medical, Pharma, Personal Care |
| 4:00 | Financing Emerging Technology Commercialization, Greenberg Traurig | ||
| 4:30 | Expo Reception and Poster Session I | ||
| Wednesday, June 20 | |||
| 8:30 | Bayer MaterialScience, Toray, Dow |
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| 10:00 | Networking Coffee Break | ||
| 10:30 | Schlumberger, Honda, Hyundai Ventures, bp Ventures |
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| 11:00 | Global Commercialization & Innovation Initiatives - Cleantech & Nanotech | ||
| 12:30 | Expo Hall AB - Networking & Lunch (available for purchase) | ||
| 1:00 | NNI - Director’s Networking Session, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office | ||
| 1:30 | Exhibit and Poster Session II | ||
TechConnect IP Forum |
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| 1:30 | IP Partnering: Materials & Chemical | IP Partnering: Aerospace, Defense, Transportation | IP Partnering: Energy Innovations |
| 2:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge | ||
| 2:30 | IP Partnering: Material Energy Innovations | IP Partnering: Cleantech, Energy, Environment | IP Partnering: Pharmaceuticals |
| 3:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge | ||
| 4:30 | Samsung America, Shell GameChanger |
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| 5:30 | TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception | ||
| 6:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge Awards and Reception | ||
| Thursday, June 21 | |||
| 9:00 | Z-Park China Corporate Program | ||
| 8:30 | TechConnect World Keynotes | ||
| 10:30 | ZPark Beijing Cultural Creative Industry Cluster - Special Innovation Forum | ||
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| 12:00 | Expo Hall CD - Networking & Lunch (available for purchase) | ||
TechConnect Start-Up Partnering |
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| 1:00 | Electronics, Sensors & Communications | Environment, Water & Waste | Energy Generation & Efficiency |
| 2:30 | Materials & Chemical | Medical, Pharma, Personal Care | Energy Generation & Management |
| 4:00 | Materials & Chemical | Energy Storage & Harvesting | Biotech, Biomaterials & Biosciences |
| 4:00 | TechConnect National Innovation Showcase, Reception & Poster Session III | ||
Sessions | ||
| 9:00 | Monday - Technology Innovation Short Courses | |
Tuesday June 19 | ||
| 7:30 | Tuesday - TechConnect World Registration | |
| 8:30 | Opening TechConnect World Keynotes | |
| 10:00 | Expo Opening - Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics | |
| 12:30 | Networking Lunch - Expo | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Advanced Materials | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Biotech & Biosciences | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Technologies | |
| 2:45 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Environmental, Water, Waste | |
| 2:45 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Electronics, Sensors, Communications | |
| 2:45 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Medical, Pharma, Personal Care | |
| 4:00 | Financing Emerging Technology Commercialization | |
| 4:30 | Expo Reception and Poster Session I (4:30 - 6:30) | |
Wednesday June 20 | ||
| 8:30 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials & Energy | |
| 10:30 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Energy & Automotive | |
| 11:00 | Clean and Nano Innovation to Commercialization | |
| 12:30 | Networking Lunch - Expo | |
| 1:00 | NNI - Director’s Networking Session, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office | |
| 1:30 | Exhibit and Poster Session II | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Materials & Chemical | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Aerospace, Defense, Transportation | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Innovations | |
| 2:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge | |
| 2:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Material Energy Innovations | |
| 2:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Cleantech, Energy, Environment | |
| 3:30 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge | |
| 3:00 | Carbon Nanotechnology - From Chemistry to Commercialization. Why relationships are more important than technology | |
| 4:30 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics | |
| 5:30 | TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception | |
| 6:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge Awards and Reception | |
Thursday June 21 | ||
| 9:00 | Z-Park China Corporate Program | |
| 10:30 | TechConnect Corporate Venture Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics | |
| 12:30 | National Innovation Showcase - Networking Lunch (available for purchase) | |
| 1:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Electronics, Sensors & Communications | |
| 1:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Environment, Water & Waste | |
| 1:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Efficiency | |
| 2:30 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Materials & Chemical | |
| 2:30 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Medical, Pharma, Personal Care | |
| 2:30 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Management | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Materials & Chemical | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Storage & Harvesting | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Biotech, Biomaterials & Biosciences | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect National Innovation Showcase, Reception & Poster Session III | |
Program | ||
Monday June 18 | ||
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| 9:00 | Monday - Technology Innovation Short Courses | |
Tuesday June 19 | ||
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| 7:30 | Tuesday - TechConnect World Registration | Main Lobby |
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| 8:30 | Opening TechConnect World Keynotes | Mission City Ballroom |
| Session chair: Matthew Laudon, TechConnect, US | ||
| 8:30 | The White House Materials Genome Initiative - Accelerating Advanced Materials Innovation and Deployment C. Wadia, Clean Energy & Materials R&D, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, US | |
| 9:00 | Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Initiatives L. Christodoulou, Advanced Manufacturing Office, EERE, U.S. Department of Energy, US | |
| 9:30 | Nanotech Innovation - From Lab to Fab A. Sallin, NanoDimension, CH | |
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| 10:00 | Expo Opening - Coffee Break | Expo Hall AB |
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| 11:00 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics | Room 210 |
| Session chair: Thomas Martinuzzo, Univalor, CA | ||
| 11:00 | SK Innovation Innovation Partnering B.S. Kwak, SK Innovation, KR | |
| 11:20 | MeadWestvaco Innovation Partnering P. France, MeadWestvaco, US | |
| 11:40 | PPG Industries Innovation Partnering M. Makowski, PPG Industries, US | |
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| 12:30 | Networking Lunch - Expo | Expo Hall AB |
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| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Advanced Materials | Room 201 |
| Session chair: Steve Hahn, Dow, Reviewers: Ron Beech, Angstron Materials, Toivo Kodas, Cabot, US (invited) | ||
| 1:30 | Graphene based large-scale transparent electrode using electrospray H. Huh, KITECH, KR | |
| 1:40 | Method for the Production of Mineral Wool and Iron from Serpentine Ore P. King, National Energy Technology Laboratory (URS Corporation), US | |
| 1:50 | Fabrication of porous SiC ceramic from multilayer-coated SiC particles through sol-gel followed by in-situ polymerization N. Gadoury, Univalor, CA | |
| 2:00 | Nanodye J. Gomes, University of Minho, PT | |
| 2:10 | High strength magnets with no rare earths E. Hockert, University of Minnesota, US | |
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| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Biotech & Biosciences | Room 212 |
| Session chair: Lynn Foster, BPT Pharma, Reviewers: Scott Carter, Latham & Watkins, Julia Ljubimova, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, US | ||
| 1:30 | New Compound Activates Broad Spectrum Lung Immunity N. Zelver, Montana State University Technology Transfer, US | |
| 1:40 | Novel Agents to Enhance Tolerance to an Immunogen N. Zelver, Montana State University Technology Transfer, US | |
| 1:50 | Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) Animal model and use thereof Y.M. Chen, National Yang-Ming University, TW | |
| 2:00 | Novel Single Dose Sterilant for Male and Female Companion and Feral Animals R. Kulkani, University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization, US | |
| 2:10 | A Novel Protein Folding System R. Kulkani, University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization, US | |
| 2:20 | Non-Viral Nanoparticle-Based Delivery System M. Malhotra, McGill University, CA | |
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| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Technologies | Room 207 |
| Session chair: Elizabeth Endler, Shell, Reviewer: Shahin Farshchi, Lux Capital, US | ||
| 1:30 | Porous Amorphous GeOx as an Anode Material in Li-ion Batteries K. Elcess, Brookhaven National Laboratory, US | |
| 1:40 | Durable Hydrophobized Gas Diffusion Media for Fuel Cells A. Spitz, Kansas University Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc. (KUCTC), US | |
| 1:50 | A Plug and Play Operational Approach for Implementation for an Autonomous·Smart·Micro·Grid M. Sethu, National University of Singapore (NUS), SG | |
| 2:00 | Core-Shell Structured Bifunctional Catalysts for Metal-Air Battery-Fuel Cell S. Bagheri, University of Waterloo, Commercialization Office (WatCo), CA | |
| 2:10 | Novel Current Collector Design for Use in Rechargeable Lithium Metal Batteries D. Ji, UCSB Technology & Industry Alliances, US | |
| 2:20 | Ice Slurry Refrigerant: Clean Cold Now S. Wolgel, University of Chicago, US | |
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| 2:45 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Environmental, Water, Waste | Room 201 |
| Session chair: Jennifer Gottwald, WARF, Reviewer: Adrian Brozell, Znano, US | ||
| 2:45 | Ceramic Membranes for Purification of Oil-in-Water Emulsion Y.P. Yong, National University of Singapore, SG | |
| 2:55 | A Moving Belt System with Switchable Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic Surface for Continuous Removal of Microalgae from Water M. Sethu, National University of Singapore, Industry Liaison Office, SG | |
| 3:05 | Bio-Shell (Biodegradable Vacuum-formed Modularized Shelter) S. Okuda, National University of Singapore, Industry Liaison Office, SG | |
| 3:15 | Tusaar Sequestering Technology, Heavy Metal Removal from Process and Waste Water. G. Khanna, Tusaar Corp., US | |
| 3:25 | Metal Catalyst and Process for Conversion of Glycerol to Lactic acid M. Koenig, Univ. of Kansas, US | |
| 3:35 | Silica-based Bioremediation of Fracking Wastewater L. Besemann, University of Minnesota, US | |
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| 2:45 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Electronics, Sensors, Communications | Room 212 |
| Session chair: Keith Ritala, Quest, Reviewer: Stefan Heuser, Samsung & Daniel Mahgerefteh, Finisar, US | ||
| 2:45 | Electric Current Locator P. King, National Energy Technology Laboratory (URS Corporation), US | |
| 2:55 | Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Optical Amplifier with Wavelength Conversion L. Loerchner, University of Waterloo, CA | |
| 3:05 | High Performance Video Compression Coding System L. Loerchner, University of Waterloo, CA | |
| 3:15 | Batteryless Nanoenergy Harvesting I. Shum, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, US | |
| 3:25 | Hydrophobicity Modulating Underwater Chemical Sensor M. Sethu, National University of Singapore, Industry Liaison Office, SG | |
| 3:35 | Ultra-miniaturized, Passive Wireless Sensor E. Hockert, University of Minnesota, US | |
| 3:45 | Silicon Photonics as a Means to Scaleable Optical Interconnection G. Crossley, McMaster University, CA | |
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| 2:45 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Medical, Pharma, Personal Care | Room 207 |
| Session chair: Belen Martinez-Lopez, CaramelTech, MX, Reviewers: Schuyler Corry, Invtitrogen, Mark Wittman, Beyond Lucid Technologies, Cece Gassner, City of Boise, US | ||
| 2:45 | NCap - NanoPorous Materials for Sustained Release W. Daniell, NanoScape AG, DE | |
| 2:55 | Medical Nano-magnetic Drug Guidance A. Harel, NanoMed Targeting Systems Inc., US | |
| 3:05 | Universal Optofluidic Chip for Ultra-Sensitive Raman Analysis of Liquid S. Mak, University of Toronto, CA | |
| 3:15 | Next generation single dose vaccine adjuvants S. Niewiesk, The Ohio State University, US | |
| 3:25 | Double Clad Fiber Coupler Allowing 3D Endoscopy T. Martinuzzo, Univalor, CA | |
| 3:35 | Nanogold Assays for Direct Detection of Nucleic Acids of High Burden Infections H. Azzazy, The American University in Cairo, EG | |
| 3:45 | A Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Membrane MEMS Sensor for Flow Rate and Flow Direction Sensing, Medical and Environmental Applications L.M. Sim, Industry Liaison Office, National University of Singapore (NUS), SG | |
| 3:55 | Fluorescent and Luminescent Labels for Diagnostic Imaging and Sensitive Detection of Biopolymers S. Pillai, New Jersey Institute of Technology, US | |
| 4:05 | Leukocyte coping capacity: stress-testing at your fingertips D. Sarphie, Oxford MediStress Ltd, UK | |
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| 4:00 | Financing Emerging Technology Commercialization | Room 203 |
| Session chair: Tom Klein, Greenberg Traurig, US | ||
| - | P. Dhingra, NanoStellar, US | |
| - | B. Segal, Lockheed Martin, US | |
| - | B. Horangic, North Bridge, US | |
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| 4:30 | Expo Reception and Poster Session I (4:30 - 6:30) | Expo Hall AB |
Wednesday June 20 | ||
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| 8:30 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials & Energy | Room 210 |
| Session chair: Goran Matijasevic, UC Irvine, US | ||
| 8:30 | Bayer MaterialScience Innovation Partnering K. Haider, Bayer MaterialScience, US | |
| 8:50 | Toray Industries-America Innovation Partnering T. Yamashiki, Toray, US | |
| 9:10 | Dow Innovation Partnering P. Ansems-Bancroft, Dow, US | |
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| 10:30 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Energy & Automotive | Room 210 |
| Session chair: Brian Shedd, UCLA, US | ||
| 10:30 | Schlumberger Innovation Partnering J. Wong, Schlumberger, US | |
| 10:50 | Honda Innovation Partnering C. Fau, Honda, US | |
| 11:10 | Hyundai Innovation Partnering J. Suh, Hyundai Ventures, US | |
| 11:30 | bp Ventures I. Dairanieh, bp Ventures, US | |
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| 11:00 | Clean and Nano Innovation to Commercialization | Room 201 |
| Session chair: Lynn Foster, BPT Pharma, US | ||
| 11:00 | Who owns the smart grid patents? J. Hurtado-Albir, G. Ceccarini, V. Veefkind, European Patent Office, DE | |
| 11:20 | Assessing Innovation in Renewable Energy Technologies Through Patent Analytics L. Vemula, B. Uppala, A.K. Kacham, U. Turaga, Scitech Patent Art Services Inc., US | |
| 11:40 | From IP to Company Formation: Commercializing Innovation S. Adams, R. Garsson, Greenberge Traurig, US | |
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| 12:30 | Networking Lunch - Expo | Exhibit Hall AB |
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| 1:00 | NNI - Director’s Networking Session, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office | Exhibit Hall A |
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| 1:30 | Exhibit and Poster Session II | Exhibit Hall AB |
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| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Materials & Chemical | Room 201 |
| Session chair: Karl Haider, Bayer MaterialScience, Reviewers: Eric Hanson, Aculon (invited), John Randall, Zyvex, US | ||
| 1:30 | Micro-blinds for switchable glass B. Lamontagne, National Research Council, Canada, CA | |
| 1:40 | Melamine Foam B.H. Min, Dongsung Chemical Co.,Ltd., KR | |
| 1:50 | Combination of High-Strength and Sustainable Energy Dissipation in Carbon Fiber Systems (CarbonFlex) B. Loux, Arizona Technology Enterprises, US | |
| 2:00 | Structural Fibers Coated With Nanowires for Polymer Composites B. Loux, Arizona Technology Enterprises, US | |
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| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Aerospace, Defense, Transportation | Room 212 |
| Session chair: Christian Fau, Honda, Reviewer: Steve Sinton, Lockheed Martin, US (invited) | ||
| 1:30 | Pressure Adaptive Honeycomb A. Spitz, KU Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc. (KUCTC), US | |
| 1:40 | Streamlined Design of High-speed bus(Coach) for Fuel Economy and CO2 Reduction Clean Technology/Vehicle/Transportation Application C.H. Kim, SNU of Science & Technology, KR | |
| 1:50 | Highly Durable Thermal Barrier Coatings for Use in Turbine Engines D. Lozofsky, UCSB Technology & Industry Alliances, US | |
| 2:00 | ZeroWire CE Wireless B. Rake, Esker Technologies, US | |
| 2:10 | Broadband On Aircraft (BOA) D. Johnson, 5-D Systems, Inc., US | |
| 2:20 | LiquidPiston Engine A. Shkolnik, LiquidPiston, Inc., US | |
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| 1:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Energy Innovations | Room 207 |
| Session chair: George Petracek, Atrium Capital, Reviewer: Eric Daniels, Bosch, US | ||
| 1:30 | Metallic Nano-antenna arrays for light sensing and harvesting of solar energy L. Loev, Ramot at Tel Aviv University, Ltd., IL | |
| 1:40 | Light Trapping Laminate for Ultra-Thin PV Cells S. Vasylyev, SVV Technology Innovations, Inc. (SVVTI), US | |
| 1:50 | Light Absorbing Polymeric Material for Organic Photovoltaic Devices J. Azoulay, UCSB Technology & Industry Alliances, US | |
| 2:00 | Microalgae harvesting with a simple, low cost process E. Hockert, University of Minnesota, US | |
| 2:10 | Acidophilic Fungus for Biofuel Production and Additional Industrial Uses G. Bloomer, Montana State University Technology Transfer, US | |
| 2:20 | Plant Oils to Jet Fuel and other High Value Chemicals G. Bloomer, Montana State University Technology Transfer, US | |
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| 2:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge | Great America J |
| Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US | ||
| 2:00 | Nextek Power P. Savage, Nextek Power, US | |
| 2:12 | Varentec A. Dillon, Varentec, US | |
| 2:24 | DERP Technologies R. Lank, DERP Technologies, US | |
| 2:36 | Enlighted Z. Gentry, Enlighted, US | |
| 2:48 | FirstFuel S. Shah, FirstFuel, US | |
| 3:00 | Primus Power T. Stepien, Primus Power, US | |
| 3:12 | Pythagoras Solar U. Paret, Pythagoras Solar, US | |
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| 2:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Material Energy Innovations | Room 201 |
| Session chair: Purnesh Seegopaul, Pangaea Ventures, Reviewers: Karl Froelich, Prieto Battery, Eric Hanson, Aculon, US | ||
| 2:30 | Graphene as Intermediate Layer in Tandem Solar Cell T. Chong, National University of Singapore, SG | |
| 2:40 | Hollow Nanoparticles as Active and Durable Catalysts K. Elcess, Brookhaven National Laboratory, US | |
| 2:50 | Catalysis of Biogas Production B. Kogon, ICN - Institut Catala De Nanotecnologia, ES | |
| 3:00 | Regenerable Sorbent Technique for Capturing CO2 Using Immobilized Amine Sorbents G. Darakos, URS Corporation at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | |
| 3:10 | Catalyst for hydrocarbon steam reforming and efficient hydrogen production for solid oxide fuel cells R. Singh, Innovate Calgary, CA | |
| 3:20 | Energy Harvesting System with Piezoelectric Polymer T. Nakajima, Tokyo University of Science, JP | |
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| 2:30 | TechConnect IP Partnering: Cleantech, Energy, Environment | Room 212 |
| Session chair: Patricia Ansems-Bancroft, Dow, Reviewer: Kristoffer Stokes, Celgard LLC, US | ||
| 2:30 | Hybrid Green Cement L. Simoes, Wayne State University, US | |
| 2:40 | New Polymeric Material and Process for Recycling Plastic Blends N. Gadoury, Univalor, CA | |
| 2:50 | Buckled Silicon Nanostructures on Elastomeric Substrates for Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries B. Loux, Arizona Technology Enterprises, US | |
| 3:00 | High Performance, High Life Cycle Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries L. Simoes, Wayne State University, US | |
| 3:10 | Low-cost technology for production of the highly efficient flexible nano-structured materials for Photovoltaic Panels and Supercapacitors. B. Gilman, Coolsol R&C, US | |
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| 3:30 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge | Great America J |
| Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US | ||
| 3:30 | Retroficiency M. Kaplan, Retroficiency, US | |
| 3:42 | WegoWise B. Singh, WegoWise, US | |
| 3:42 | Xergy, Inc. R. Williams, Xergy, Inc., US | |
| 3:54 | Simple Energy Y. Lurie, Simple Energy, US | |
| 4:06 | Luon Energy N. Luo, Luon Energy, US | |
| 4:18 | Ideal Power Converters P. Bundschuh, Ideal Power Converters, US | |
| 4:30 | SustainX R. Brody, SustainX, US | |
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| 3:00 | Carbon Nanotechnology - From Chemistry to Commercialization. Why relationships are more important than technology | Grand Ballroom F |
| Session chair: Kellee Johnson, Zyvex, US | ||
| - | K. Epstein, NewCap Partners, US | |
| - | B.M. Segal, Lockheed Martin, US | |
| - | M. Tomczyk, The Wharton School, US | |
| - | E. Brown, APV Nano Fusing LLC, US | |
| - | M. Nemeth, Zyvex Technologies, US | |
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| 4:30 | TechConnect Corporate Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics | Room 210 |
| Session chair: Belen Martinez-Lopez, CaramelTech, MX | ||
| 4:30 | BASF Innovation Partnering P. Mukherjee, BASF Venture Capital, US | |
| 4:50 | Samsung Innovation Partnering D.S. Kim, Samsung America, US | |
| 5:10 | Shell GameChanger Innovation Partnering W. Rensink, Shell GameChanger, US | |
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| 5:30 | TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception | Expo Hall CD |
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| 6:00 | CTSI Utility Technology Challenge Awards and Reception | Expo Theater 1 |
| Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US | ||
Thursday June 21 | ||
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| 9:00 | Z-Park China Corporate Program | Great America J |
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| 10:30 | TechConnect Corporate Venture Partnering: Materials Energy Electronics | Expo Theater 1 |
| Session chair: George Petracek, Atrium Capital, US | ||
| 10:30 | Applied Ventures A. Kamannavar, Applied Ventures, US | |
| 10:45 | Siemens Ventures D. Mukerji, Siemens Ventures, US | |
| 11:00 | IBM Ventures M. Denesuk, IBM Ventures, US | |
| 11:15 | Panasonic Ventures I. Nydick, Panasonic Ventures, US | |
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| 12:30 | National Innovation Showcase - Networking Lunch (available for purchase) | Expo Hall CD |
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| 1:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Electronics, Sensors & Communications | Expo Theater 3 |
| Session chair: Matt Denesuk, IBM Venture Capital, US | ||
| 1:00 | P-Ink Active Heat Reflection Display P. Chan, Opalux Inc., CA | |
| 1:10 | Next Generation Flat Panel Display Technology T. Whitfield, NanoPhotonica, US | |
| 1:20 | Nanowire based flexible transparent electrode H. Wang, Polyradiant Corp, US | |
| 1:30 | 6x and Beyond MEMS Inertial Sensor and Applications L. Ross, Virtus Advanced Sensors, Inc., US | |
| 1:40 | Impulse Synthetic Aperture Radar for Remote Through-Wall and Underground Imaging J. Tatoian, Eureka Aerospace, US | |
| 1:50 | On the Field internal pipe Inspection robotic Vehicle (FIV) A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US | |
| 2:00 | TranSono Noise Reduction and Echo Cancellation J.G. Lee, TranSono, Inc., KR | |
| 2:10 | APEtalk Speech Synthesis J. Pearl, Perceptral, US | |
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| 1:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Environment, Water & Waste | Expo Theater 2 |
| Session chair: Cheemin Bo-Linn, Peritus Partners, US | ||
| 1:00 | MAR Systems’ Sorbster Heavy Metals Removal Technology A. Lammers, MAR Systems Inc., US | |
| 1:10 | Snap Sampler for Groundwater Monitoring S. Britt, ProHydro, Inc., US | |
| 1:20 | MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc. T. Malone, MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc., US | |
| 1:30 | Innobin Korea C.H. Kim, Innobin Korea, KR | |
| 1:40 | CO2 Capture Technology G. Chichilnisky, Global Thermostat, US | |
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| 1:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Efficiency | Expo Theater 1 |
| Session chair: David Novak, Inventis Group, US | ||
| 1:00 | High Efficiency Solid State Lighting G. Powch, VerLASE Technologies, new subsidiary Versatilis LLC, US | |
| 1:10 | Solar Roofing S. Amirkhanian, MAS-USA, US | |
| 1:20 | Transparent Photovoltaics for windows and mobile electronics B. Howe, Ubiquitous Energy, Inc., US | |
| 1:30 | High Efficiency Rooftop Solar Z. Abrams, Strider Solar, US | |
| 1:40 | Bio-based Chemicals from Carbon-rich Waste L. Dyson, Kiverdi, Inc., US | |
| 1:50 | Cellulosic sugar A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US | |
| 2:00 | LENR (Low Energy Nuclear Reactions) Power Source--A New Green Technology G. Miley, Lenuco, US | |
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| 2:30 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Materials & Chemical | Expo Theater 3 |
| Session chair: Tomoya Yamashiki, Toray, US | ||
| 2:30 | Sustainable hydrogen production from water oxidation. W. Majek, Cube Catalytics, US | |
| 2:40 | TenasiTech - extreme plastics performance for industrial and consumer applications R. Marshall, TenasiTech Pty Ltd, AU | |
| 2:50 | Multi-Energy Optimized Process (MEOP) C. Getty, A E Resources Inc., US | |
| 3:00 | Conductive Alignment Technology M. Buchanan, CondAlign AS, NO | |
| 3:10 | PulseX Nanocoating Platform C. Oldham, VaporPulse Technologies, Inc., US | |
| 3:20 | Novel plastic compounds and recycled plastics without heat J. Torkelson, Polymero, US | |
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| 2:30 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Medical, Pharma, Personal Care | Expo Theater 2 |
| Session chair: Paul Prendergast, Merchant & Gould, US | ||
| 2:30 | Topical Skin Adhesive W.B. Jeon, IntuitiveMediCorp, KR | |
| 2:40 | Nano-Magnetic drug targeting A. Harel, NanoMed Targeting Systems Inc., US | |
| 2:50 | Leukocyte coping capacity: stress-testing at your fingertips D. Sarphie, Oxford MediStress Ltd, US | |
| 3:00 | Reagent-free nanobiomimetic electrochemical sensing platform E. Chen, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, Inc., US | |
| 3:10 | Magnetic nanotechnology for targeted cancer treatment T. Mitrelias, Cavendish NanoTherapeutics, UK | |
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| 2:30 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Generation & Management | Expo Theater 1 |
| Session chair: Cheemin Bo-Linn, Peritus Partners, US | ||
| 2:30 | Integrated Energy Efficiency System and Environmental Certificate Harvester for K-12 Schools and Universities L. Ivie, Dragonfly Solutions, Inc., US | |
| 2:40 | Ballistic Breaker™ R. Faulkner, Ballistic Breaker Corporation, US | |
| 2:50 | Low cost nanostructured coatings fabrication technology B. Kobrin, Rolith, Inc., US | |
| 3:00 | Dyverga Energy Corporation H. Godwin, Dyverga Energy Corporation, CA | |
| 3:10 | Energy Scavenging Power Supply (ESPS) A. Manesh, American Science and Technology Corporation, US | |
| 3:20 | EXACTER Conditions-Based Analysis System for Electric Transmission and Distribution Networks J. Lauletta, Exacter, Inc., US | |
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| 4:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Materials & Chemical | Expo Theater 3 |
| Session chair: Purnesh Seegopaul, Pangaea Ventures, US | ||
| 4:00 | High-Speed Large-Area Fusion Cladding A. Ghildyal, MesoCoat Inc., US | |
| 4:10 | Svaya Molecular Layer Deposition B. Wang, Svaya Nanotechnologies, US | |
| 4:20 | The Dynamic Transmission Electron Microscope (DTEM) D. Masiel, Integrated Dynamic Electron Solutions, Inc., US | |
| 4:30 | High Performance nanomaterial macrostructures for structural, thermal and electrical applications M. Gurau, Nanocomp Technologies, US | |
| 4:40 | Nanocrystal Additives C. Bandes, Pixelligent Technologies, LLC, US | |
| 4:50 | Nano-engineered composites J. Sabados, N12 Technologies, Inc, US | |
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| 4:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Energy Storage & Harvesting | Expo Theater 1 |
| Session chair: Patti Glaza, Arsenal Venture Partners, US | ||
| 4:00 | Rail Flex - Mechanical Motion Rectifier H. Mariano, Harvest Energy, US | |
| 4:10 | High Performance Robotic Electric Vehicle Charger K. Leary, PowerHydrant, US | |
| 4:20 | Smart Battery T. Collins, KleenSpeed Technologies Inc., US | |
| 4:30 | High Performance, Low Cost, Solid State, Flexible Batteries E. Shembel, Enerize Corporation, US | |
| 4:40 | Thermal Matrix Energy Storage (TMES) S. Sutherland, Kelvin Storage Technologies, Inc., US | |
| 4:50 | High energy, high power titanium-based electrolytic capacitor materials G. Welsch, Titanium Power Technologies, US | |
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| 4:00 | TechConnect Start-Up Partnering: Biotech, Biomaterials & Biosciences | Expo Theater 2 |
| Session chair: Paul Prendergast, Merchant & Gould, US | ||
| 4:00 | Laser Transmission Spectroscopy C. Tanner, LightSprite, LLC, US | |
| 4:10 | Novel Shape Memory foam devices for neurovascular and other vascular applications S. Biswas, Shape Memory Therapeutics, US | |
| 4:20 | Low-power, high brightness, high-resolution LED Light S. Kang, Lux World Co., Ltd., KR | |
| 4:30 | Disruptive wireless silicon platform for disposable wireless healthcare sensors S. Magar, HMicro, Inc., US | |
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| 4:00 | TechConnect National Innovation Showcase, Reception & Poster Session III | Expo Hall CD |
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