Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Symposium
February 28 - March 1, Blackwell Inn, Columbus

Hosted by Battelle, the theme for this inaugural event is “W2W – Women to Women – Connecting Global Science and Technology Leaders”. The symposium will showcase the successes of female leaders across a range of scientific and engineering fields, providing a forum for learning and networking through keynote speaker presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, and social events.

Info and the like found here




SBIR 101: Introduction to Small Business Innovation Research Grants
March 1, Akron

A BioEnterprise event. Bhramara Tirupati, Ph.D., Principal Consultant with BBCetc, will provide an overview of SBIR/STTR programs. $20

More info here: www.bioenterprise.com/calendar/calendar.aspx




Ohio Economic-Education Summit V
March 6-7, Columbus

Bringing education, business and industry together to improve Ohio's economy. BioOhio's Bill Tacon will lead the Biomedical Sector session on March 7.

For more info, click here



BioOhio Statehouse Day & Reception
March 14, Ohio Statehouse Atrium, Columbus

Popular legislative networking event for BioOhio members only in Ohio’s Statehouse. A unique opportunity to discuss the successes and challenges of Ohio’s bioscience companies, research institutes, and educators with state officials and lawmakers.

5:00pm – 7:00pm: Reception in Atrium

1:30pm – 4:30pm: Opportunity for BioOhio members to meet with state legislators

For details and registation, email Jen Goldsberry.



Blue Ash Life Science Collaborative: Achieving Innovation and Growth through Collaboration
March 21, 2012, Cooper Creek Events Center at the Blue Ash Golf Course

Keynote Speaker is Chuck Austin, President, Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Concludes with cocktail reception.

For details and registration, click here




Value-driven Engineering: A National Conference on Medical Innovation for U.S. Global Competitiveness
April 22-24, 2012, John S. Knight Center, Akron

Be part of the first annual gathering of thought leaders from industry, academia and public and private sectors to explore the promise of Value-driven Engineering in the United States.

More details: www.abiakron.org/national-vde-conference-akron-ohio/QR



AdvaMed 2012: The MedTech Conference
October 1-3, Boston

AdvaMed 2012 will help you maximize business development and capital formation opportunities, with all the key players under one roof. BioOhio members eligible for registration discounts (use Answers box on right to ask us how to access).

More info: advamed2012.com