Communities of Innovation 101

Pre-Conference Intensive Session - additional fees apply
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Gain insights from experienced park and innovation district executives as they cover basic elements of strategy and share their lessons learned along the way. Designed for those who are new to university research parks and innovation districts, this intensive pre-conference session will address park and innovation district organization and management with a special emphasis on development, funding, marketing and economic impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain these valuable insights from the pros!

	Introduction to Research Parks • Research Parks - Working with Your University • University Research Park Governance • Master Planning A Park		Research Park Economic Development • Impact of Government Relations on the Innovation Environment • Planning for Economic Impact & Measuring the Results • Focus on Innovation Districts
	Research Park Marketing & Business Development • Marketing and Re-Positioning Your Park • Incubators Programs for Growth and Success • Business Acceleration Within the Parks		Research Park Operations • Financing Your Park

Chair:
  Erin Koshut, Executive Director, Cummings Research Park       

Meet the Speakers!

Brian Darmody	Jason Boudreaux	Kevin Byrne	Stephen Coulston	Kate Engel	Mitch Horowitz
Stephen Frayser	Laura Frerichs	Jeff Johnson	Julie Lenzer	Jackie Kerby Moore