Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2008 SBIR/STTR Conference in Florida


	TOP 10 REASONS Why You Should Attend the 2008 SBIR/STTR National Conference in Orlando, Florida 27-30 May www.sbirflorida.org	Who Should Attend? Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs with a Vision Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Engaged in Innovative Physical or Bioscience Research Venture Capital and Angel Investors Research Scientists from Labs IP, Securities and Corporate Counsel Audit, Accounting and Tax Professionals Commercial Lenders Public and Private Analytical Lab Mangers Corporate CEO/COO/CFO Prime Contractor Procurement Representatives Economic Development, Workforce Development and Private Business Services Providers University Technology Transfer, Grant and Contracts Administrators Elected and Appointed Officials interested in how to grow Knowledge-based Economy State SBIR Program Representatives (identified during the conference)
Find out about the $2.2 billion Congress has committed for Phase I Awards at more than 20 SBIR and STTR agency presentations. Take advantage of an opportunity. The businessperson/entrepreneur does not have to be science-oriented to benefit. All you need is vision and creative spirit. This is a real opportunity! Meet with Federal SBIR/STTR Program Managers (PMs)—a rare opportunity to discuss your innovative ideas at a scheduled One-on-One Consultation. PMs will also provide program overviews and have exhibits staffed by SBIR representatives who will provide more details. Interact with winners of Phase I and Phase II awards at the Winners’ Showcase. They’ll describe their new products and processes and the next steps for their businesses. Why did they win the awards? You can find out from them. Understand what agencies expect from your proposal at a full-day SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Development Workshop and a 1/2 day Phase II Workshop. Both workshops are MUST and are taught by the absolute best! Discuss your idea with them. Hear about the future course of NASA's space program during a keynote address by The Honorable Shana Dale, NASA Deputy Administrator. She will also provide insight into the innovative products and services NASA will need to support the nation’s next round of space exploration. Learn from panels of experts— NASA—discussing the Future Manned Space Missions to the Moon and Mars, along with Robotic and Scientific Mission Needs; US Department of Energy—covering Innovations in Alternative and Renewable Energy Resources; and Angel and Venture Capital Investors—exploring Current Trends in Due Diligence and What Investors Look for in a Deal. Explore financing options with Venture Capital, Angel Investors and Lenders through seven Phase III Commercialization Tracks. Stay on for the opportunity of a lifetime—an excellent view of the Shuttle Launch scheduled for the following Saturday (May 31)—don’t miss it!!! After all, you just spent three days with many of the NASA top guns! Network with the all the right folks. The conference is great networking and the funding agencies will all be there! Who Should Attend? YOU!! Register for the conference at www.sbirflorida.org. For more information, visit the website or contact Jennifer Crews (850.473.7807) or Lew Attardo (850.473.7805), or email at jcrews@uwf.edu or lattardo@uwf.edu. The early bird Registration Fee of $325 has been extended and the hotel rooms are guaranteed through Friday, May 2.