BRIDGING THE INNOVATION GAP

Capturing Technology Innovation, Market Share, And Revenue Streams Through
Corporate Venturing & Innovation Partnerships

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

The 15th Annual Corporate Venturing & Innovation Partnering Conference will be held on February 11-13, 2013 in Newport Beach, California. This annual event provides corporate investors with strategies to gain a competitive advantage through corporate venturing and innovation initiatives. Capturing innovation is at the top of the corporate agenda for global growth and an important lever to increase profitability and market share. Corporate venturing is a vehicle used by corporations to capture innovation, provide a window for acquisitions and an opportunity for strategic partnerships.

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2012 Spotlight Keynote Speakers

Herbert W. Boyer
Genentech

Dr. Kaigham J. Gabriel

Dave McClure
500 Startups

Andy Miller
Google

Majid Mufti
Saudi Aramco

Todd Rowe
Google

Arvind Sodhani
Intel

2012 ADVISORY BOARD

Robert Ackerman
Allegis Capital

Phil Giesler
Physic Ventures

Heidi Mason
The Bell-Mason

Brad McManus
Panasonic Ventures

Robert Rosenberg
New Venture Partners

Reese Schroeder
Motorola Solutions Venture Capital

Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones & Partners

Andrew Gaule
Corven Networks

Audience Profile

This conference unites CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, R&D executives, and corporate investors from major technology and tech-enabled companies with venture capitalists and CEOs of venture-backed startups.

Conference Topics Include:

Reinventing America In The Innovation Economy (Keynote Presentation)
Mobile Mania: Weaving The Threads of Disruptive Innovation (Keynote Presentation)
Global Innovation at Work (Keynote Presentation)
Innovation Engines At Work: Case Histories Examined
Fostering A Culture of Global Innovation: Emerging Markets Examined
Performance Storytelling: Special Initiatives To Accelerate Growth
Corporate Venturing 2012: Imperatives Driving Reengagement
Considerations in Rebalancing a Portfolio
Developing an Internal - External Innovation Road Map
The Winning Formula: Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions
Leveraging a Full IP Portfolio
Special Award Presentation: The Corporate Innovation Awards
Government Profile: Industry Collaboration at Work
Working with Strategic Corporate Partners: The CEO Perspective
The Corporate Venture Capital Imperative (Academic Presentation)
Building a Sustainable Corporate Venture Capital Program (Interactive Workshop)
Considerations in Structuring Strategic Corporate Investments (Interactive Workshop)
Lessons Learned: Success and Failures In Corporate Venturing (Case Study Illustrations)
Business Models, Industry Sectors, and Investment Approaches (Group Workshops)

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