Summit/Bootcamp

I2V: ICE Summit/Bootcamp Event
June 18th

8:00-8:30 Registration opens
8:30-4pm Program runs

Semi Finalists of ICE will be in attendance and all remaining room will be sold
(Semi Finalists will be selected by June 12th and then able to register for this event free of charge)
One team member from each of our Semi Finalist teams is required to attend.

Invention to Venture and ICE have teamed up! I2V: ICE Summit/Bootcamp is an introduction to the process and practice of technology entrepreneurship. Speakers will discuss such topics such as idea validation, sales & marketing, intellectual property, building a team, perfect pitch, angel, bootstrap, venture and government funding. This introductory workshop teaches technology entrepreneurship basics, helps build networks, and provides a framework for moving ideas forward.

Invention to Venture workshops are held in cooperation with the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA).

June 18
Day 1: open to Contestants & Public

various sessions and topics to be covered including:
Keynote: Howard Berke, Konarka
Idea Validation: Peter Rothstein, Flagship Ventures
Sales & Marketing: Mouli Ramani, Lillipution Systems
IP: Raj Vallabh, Foley Hoag
America's Intrigue Expert: Sam Horn, Author of POP!
Team Building: Scott Pearson, Protonex Technology
Perfect Pitch: Stephen Zamierowski, Deloitte
Angel Funding: Daniel Goldman, GreatPoint Energy
Bootstrap Funding:
Venture Funding: Jeff Andrews, Atlas Ventures
Government Funding: Colin South, Novogy Corporation
Speaker Bios

Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Prices:
$25 Students (id at door)
$25 non-selected ICE contestants (will be verified)
$50 University Faculty
$50 ICE 2009 Mentor (will be verified)
$75 Professionals
ICE Semi Finalists are free and will be registered at a later date

Location:
Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag
Bay Colony Corporate Center
1000 Winter Street
Suite 4000, North Entrance
Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1436
Directions: http://www.emergingenterprisecenter.com/other/other.aspx?oID=directions

June 19
See June 19th on calendar for event details:
From Invention to Implementation: How to Navigate the Legal and Regulatory Environment to Make Your Idea a Reality will provide a law and policy primer for attendees. Leaders from the clean tech law and policy community will discuss the local, state, and federal opportunities and hurdles to turning a successful clean tech business or invention into a reality.