Promoting Partnerships Through Technology Showcases

Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Online
Presenters:
Nicole Nair - University of Illinois
Svetlana Sowers, PhD - University of Illinois
Lisa Dhar, PhD - Northwestern University
Sonia Kim, PhD - Northwestern University

Technology showcases can be strong vehicles for creating new partnerships and opportunities between researchers and potential investors and funders. This session will focus on the basics, such as picking the best format, arranging logistics, promotion, and running a successful event. Topics will include determining your audience, experiences hosting showcases singly and with other partner universities, arranging partnering meetings, accommodating special requests and more. We will also discuss lessons learned. Attendees will leave better informed about deciding whether to host a showcase of their own.