The Sky's the Limit: 2010 National Meeting of the FLC

The 2010 national meeting of the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), The Sky's the Limit, will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from April 26-29, 2010.

Keynote Speaker: Anousheh Ansari
On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer travelling to and staying onboard of International Space Station for 10 days. Afterward, back on Earth, as a successful serial entrepreneur, Anousheh returned to her job as co-founder and chairman of her latest technology company, Prodea Systems. In her previous endeavor, in 2001 Anousheh had served as co-founder, CEO and chairman of the board for Telecom Technologies, Inc.

T2 Training and Education
At this year's national meeting, the FLC is offering a full-day of training designed to meet the training requirements of all T2 professionals—from beginners to experienced practitioners. Through panel discussions, interactive sessions, workshop and seminars, subject-matter experts will provide in-depth training in technology transfer fundamentals, intellectual property protection and licensing, technology marketing and commercialization, as well as a free-wheeling discussion of the "hottest" T2 issues of the day.

FLC Awards
The national meeting concludes on a high note as the FLC honors the winners of its 2010 awards. Come join the festivities as the individuals and laboratories that set the standard for technology transfer excellence have their moment in the spotlight.

FLC Elections
This year, FLC voting members will elect the positions of Finance Officer, Recording Secretary, and three Members-at-Large. Regional Coordinator and Deputy Regional Coordinator elections will be held for the Far West, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

Registration

Early Bird Registration (Through March 8) - $595
Standard Registration (March 9-April 23 at Noon) - $645
Onsite Registration (April 26) - $700
FLC Training Courses - $150 per course
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - $25
Daily Rate - $245
Evening Receptions - $50
Awards Banquet - $95
Industry Exhibitors - $2,000

Note: A full meeting registration does not include Monday's training sessions or meals.

Online Registration
To register online, click here.

For more information, visit http://www.federallabs.org/meeting/