| Event Description | This event will feature a number of presentations by SIUC- and southern Illinois-affiliated scientists and inventors with technology to license or business opportunities to outline. A keynote presentation will be given by SIUC alumnus Dr. Bob Gower, and founder and CEO of Dippin' Dots, Curt Jones, will share his story over the lunch hour. Throughout the day exhibitions by sponsors, speakers, service providers, academia, and entrepreneurs will be on display in the common areas. Private meeting rooms will be available for face-to-face meetings with inventors upon request. The event will wrap up with an attendee and alumni reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres. |
| Organizers: | SIUC Technology Transfer Program, Jackson Growth Alliance, Southern Illinois Research Park, Small Business Incubator, Office of Vice Chancellor for Research, College of Business, Partnership for Innovation |
| Event Sponsors | SIUC College of Business/Partnership for Innovation , Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Dean, Ameren, Small Business Incubator/Southern Illinois Research Park, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Southern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center/Illinois Small Business Development Center, The Southern Illinoisan, USDA Rural Development, Jackson Growth Alliance, SIU Credit Union, SIUC Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, Shawnee Community College, John A. Logan College, VWR International |
| Audience | Industry, Business Development Professionals, Academia, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Private Investors, Lenders, Service Providers, Entrepreneurs, Media... |
