UPCOMING EVENTS
2008 Economic Summit: Development and Energy
September 5, 2008
Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga, New York
Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a collaborative economic summit bringing together representatives from business, education, labor, local government, environmental groups, the media, and local communities to examine opportunities in the energy sector and develop an effective, informed plan for new economic growth.
The summit will present and analyze current modes of accessing capital and tax credits and examine some of the most successful state approaches to energy innovation, with the resulting impact on regional economies. The format of the summit will combine expert presentations, panel sessions, and an interactive technology called eFORUM, designed to collect instant feedback from summit participants and identify action steps and plans. Following the summit, a report will be published online to encourage and facilitate future action in the community. The summit will be coordinated by the Public Forum Institute, an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that has considerable experience with similar efforts.
UVANY Capital Forum: Emerging Investment Opportunities in Green & Renewable TechnologiesSeptember 9, 2008Syracuse, New York (Syracuse Technology Garden)This forum will highlight the various initiatives available under "New York's Creative Core" program and include a panel discussion of what makes for viable, investment grade green business opportunities. The panel will be comprised of three entrepreneurs who are active in green businesses, along with a member of the New York State Comptroller's office.
Sponsors: Nixon Peabody LLP; Melvin & Melvin, PLLC; Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC; Metropolitan Development Association of Syracuse and Central New York, Inc.
Med Tech 08: BioSciences Summit
September 23, 2008
Skaneateles Falls, New York (The Lodge at Welch Allyn)
Public and private sector experts discuss the challenges and opportunities for health products companies striving to serve the aging baby boomer population. Topics include healthcare information and communication, strategies for the rising demographic and positioning for the future health care environment, treatment of chronic illnesses, and alignment of R&D investments with diseases of the aging.
Sponsors: AngioDynamics; Bristol-Meyers Squibb; ConMed; Corning; INFIMED; Sensis; Welch Allyn; Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics; Seneca Data; University of Rochester.
GTC East 2008
September 22 – 25, 2008
Albany, New York (Empire State Plaza)
This government technology conference will provide in-depth training for business and technology professionals to provide skills to further the goals of organizations and careers. It also offers an opportunity to connect with government and industry leaders, observe new technologies, and hear keynote speakers.
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nternational Go Green Earth Summit
October 17 – 18, 2008
Syracuse, New York
The Go Green Initiative is a fully comprehensive environmental action plan for schools. By promoting environmental stewardship on campuses from elementary schools through universities, Go Green works to involve families, businesses and local governments in the common goal of protecting human health through environmental stewardship. Since its inception in July 2002, the Go Green Initiative has been implemented in all 50 U.S. The Go Green Initiative is free to all schools.
The Go Green Initiative has been endorsed by the National School Boards Association, National Recycling Coalition, 8 State PTA boards, the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the California Resource Recovery Association, the Recycling Alliance of Texas, the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling, and many other.states, and countries. In addition to parents, teachers, students, principals, custodians, school superintendents, and school board members, professional recyclers, government officials and business representatives are encourages to attend the Go Green Summit.
Business Method Patents
November 19 – 20, 2008
New York City, New York This conference, sponsored by the American Conference Institute, will address recent developments in the business method patent industry, including recent and upcoming Federal Circuit cases, most notably Bilski, and potential federal legislation that could have a profound impact in this area. These topics are of primary concern to in-house counsel and executives at financial institutions and insurance companies. Speakers will be IP counsel from the leading banking and insurance firms.