The NIH Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) has recently announced new agreements for helping start-up companies obtain licenses for early-stage biomedical inventions developed by intramural researchers at NIH or FDA. Companies that are less than 5 years old and have fewer than 50 employees will be eligible to use the new, short-term exclusive Start-Up Evaluation License Agreement and the new Start-Up Commercial License Agreement. These agreements allow a start-up company to take ideas sitting on the shelf, and attract additional investments to develop these NIH and FDA inventions into life-saving products. See http://www.ott.nih.gov/startup/default.aspx  for more details.

December 8, 2011, Hopewell, VA

Learn the techniques that are making your competition better and more profitable during these economic times. Sign up now! A Lean Principles workshop vividly demonstrates how the systematic analysis and improvement of the flow of materials and information dramatically increases company profitability, productive capacity, customer satisfaction, and employee involvement. Gain hands-on experience through a mix of classroom and live simulation... Read more...  Cost:  $199 per person. Registrations are typically limited to three (3) per company; however, if your company requires more seating, please contact Wendy Harrell. Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, participant materials, and certificate of achievement. Registration deadline is December 1, 2011 - For a refund, cancellations must be received by this date.  For more information please contact Wendy Harrell or call (804) 323-2226 x221

Cyber Security Conference & Expo

December 8-9, Washington, DC

Are you prepared to tackle evolving cyber threats? The Cybersecurity Conference & Expo provides training and solutions for government agencies to manage cybersecurity programs and mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.  Click HERE for more info.

Talk to the Angels

December 10, 2011, Rockville, MD

The MIT Enterprise Forum of DC seeks participation from accredited investors to participate in its' "Talk to the Angels" event scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2011. "Talk to the Angels" is a closed door session where technology entrepreneurs seek advice from investors and seasoned entrepreneurs. A small group of four or five investors meet with half a dozen entrepreneurs. The companies range from start-up to companies seeking series B funding. Those interested in this event (or future events) can contact Dr. Fredric Abramson at 301-758-1120, FDAbramson@alpha-genics.com. Dr. Abramson serves as vice-chairman and chief operating officer of the DC chapter.  Or click here to apply. Location: Johns Hopkins University, Rockville Campus 

The Economy and How Technology Must Play a Significant Role in Turning the Tide

Luncheon Featuring Senator Mark Warner

December, 11, Norfolk, VA

Presented by the Hampton Roads Technology Council

To register, go to http://www.technologyhamptonroads.org/en/cev/679 

Drug Resistance & Emerging Infectious Disease
Dec. 12-14, Baltimore, MD

Bringing Together International Experts from Pharma, Biotech, Government, NGOs, and Academia to Tackle the Threat of Drug Resistance and Emerging Infectious Diseases. The Distinguished Faculty Will:  Analyze challenges and approaches to expanding the global pipeline of new antibacterial, antibiotics and diagnostic tools; Collaborate and forge strategic partnerships; Discuss international governmental and NGOs' efforts, resources and initiatives; Explore innovative solutions and incentives to facilitate research and development of needed treatment. Don't Miss the Pre-Conference Symposium: Latest Innovative Research and Development for Drug Resistance. At this Symposium leading researchers will detail different approaches to fight against antibacterial resistance.
REGISTRATION CODE: DR1C11 REGISTER HERE 

AFCEA NOVA IT Day

Building the Army's Warfighter Enterprise of 2020
December 14, 2011, McLean Virginia

This dynamic and high powered conference will highlight major IT technology initiatives underway across the Army enterprise. Read more and register now at www.afceanova.org/army-it-day.  

Roundtable Discussion: Encryption & Authenticity of Health Information

January 17, 2012, Falls Church, VA

The NVTC Health IT Committee presents Dede Haas, of Surety, LLC, an information assurance software and services company, and Phil Smith III, of Voltage Security, Inc., a data-centric encryption and stateless key management company. 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Location: NOBLIS, 3150 Fairview Park Drive South, Falls Church, Virginia. RSVP: Alan@GoldbergLawyer.com
NVTC members and their guests may attend at no cost.  But guests who are not NVTC members are limited to attendance at two meetings, after which they must join NVTC to continue attending please. There is no cost to attend or for the breakfast. 

5th Annual Biometrics for National Security & Defense Summit
January 23, 2012, Washington, DC
The field of biometrics is exploding, with experts now claiming that "new goals that might previously have seemed beyond reasonable hope" are now potentially achievable. IDGA has conducted interviews with the professionals who are at the forefront of post-combat care and the latest research. You will have the opportunity to meet and speak with biometrics experts such as Mr. Loudermilk at IDGA's 5th Biometrics for National Security and Defense Summit, to be held Jan. 23-25, 2012 in the Washington DC area. This event will gather together the leaders in the field to discuss current and future biometrics initiatives, capabilities, and technologies. We look forward to seeing you there. Register and use code HRSC to save 20% off an All Access pass.

Southeastern Virginia Advanced Materials Partnership Forum

February 7, 2012, Newport News, VA

Advanced materials are able to outperform conventional materials by exhibiting a variety of superior properties such as toughness, hardness, durability and elasticity and have applications in numerous industries. This forum will bring together state and local governments, federal technology-based agencies, universities, industry and economic development agencies involved in advanced materials research. In addition to providing information regarding the advanced materials technologies being developed in each field of research, the event will showcase the various partnering opportunities and services available from each sector. These participants are committed to fostering technology-based economic development in the rapidly growing, Southeast Virginia area. Come and Learn about the unique resources available in the region. Sessions include: A Breakdown of Advanced Materials Research by Industry Including Marine, , Aerospace, Medical, Transportation/Infrastructure; Industry "Elevator Speeches" from Companies in the Region; Breakout Sessions for More In-Depth Presentations in the Subtopic Areas of Structural Materials, Electronics, and Biomedical Materials; A Tour of the Thomas Jefferson Accelerator Facility. Participating organizations include Federal Laboratory Consortium Mid-Atlantic Region; NIST; NASA; Old Dominion University. Registration fee: $25 (includes refreshments and lunch). Registration Deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. Registration & Agenda: http://www.hrtc.org/en/cev/645.  Location: Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, 12000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606.   8:00 am to 4:00 pm. For further information or if you have any difficulty accessing the registration site, please contact: Charles Salahuddin, salahuddinc@mail.nih.gov, 301-624-8784.