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October 5-7, 2010
Richmond, Virginia

Hotel Information

The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Click here to make hotel reservations.

You can also call 800-424-8014 or book online with the group code FLC.

Reservations cutoff date: September 10, 2010

Registration Information

Full Registration (including training): $350
Exhibitors (table top only): $250
Supporter Opportunities: $500
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 30th

Click here to register online.

Exhibitors

• Exhibit space includes skirted table, (2) two chairs, a waste basket and electricity.
• Exhibit options are available within the online registration form - you must register for the meeting.
• Exhibit set-up time begins at 6pm on Tuesday, October 5 and breakdown must be completed by 2pm on Thursday, October 7.
• Shipping instructions

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Time	Room	Topic/Description
1:00 p.m.	Empire Room	Welcome and Introduction to Opening Session
1:10 - 3:10 p.m.	Empire Room	Step-by-Step Guide on How to Comply with "Deemed Export"
3:10 - 3:30 p.m.	Mezzanine - Empire	Break
3:30-5:00 p.m.	Empire Room	Your Computer: A Quick and Dirty Tool for Patent Searches, Marketing Info., and Networking
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Flemish Room	Welcome Reception/Networking (at the hotel)
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.	Lobby	Hotel Shuttle Service to the Downtown Richmond area
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time	Room	Topic/Description
7:00 a.m.	Rotunda	Breakfast
8:30 a.m.	Grand Ballroom	Introduction and Welcome
8:45 - 9:15 p.m.	Grand Ballroom	Keynote Speaker
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.	Grand Ballroom	No Patent Required: Use of Technology Transfer Mechanisms in the Absence of IP
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.	Ginter Gallery	Break
11:00 a.m. - Noon	Grand Ballroom	Collaborative Agreements: Different Agencies, Different Agreements
Noon - 1:00 p.m.	Rotunda with Dom & Com	Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.	Grand Ballroom	Interaction of Collaborative Agreements with Other TT Mechanisms Moderator: Rob Griesbach, USDA-OTT Collaborative agreements can be used in combination with other technology transfer mechanisms to further the impact of research. The speakers will discuss how collaborative agreements can be used to facilitate grant, licensing, and partnership intermediary programs. Charles Cleland, SBIR, USDA-NIFA Thomas P. Clouse, Licensing, NIH-NCI Brittney McCracken, DOD-OTTPIN, FirstLink
2:15 - 3:00 p.m.	Grand Ballroom	Update from DC Moderator: Gary Jones, FLC Washington, D.C. Representative The past year has seen actions from Congress, the Administration, and the Courts with potential implications for federal technology transfer (both universities and federal labs). In this session, we will provide a broad overview of some of the more salient items of interest to the FLC community, with a focus on relevant hearings, legislative efforts, and other policy actions. In addition, we will take an in-depth look at the White House Working Group on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, an ongoing action led by the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Economic Council that is focused on developing policies to enhance U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship, including the commercialization of federal laboratory technology. Gary Jones, FLC Washington, D.C. Representative Dr. Richard Brenner, Agricultural Research Service
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.	Ginter Gallery	Break
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.	Grand Ballroom	Human Element Panel
4:45 - 6:00 p.m.	Grand Ballroom	STEM
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.	-	Free Time/Hotel Walking Tour
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Empire Room	Dinner and Entertainment/Hot Technologies Contest (at the hotel)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Time	Room	Topic/Description
7:00 - 8:00 a.m.	Rotunda	Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Grand Ballroom	Unique Collaborations
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.	Ginter Gallery	Break
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.	Grand Ballroom	Emerging Use of Portals in Government
10:00 - 11:15 a.m.	Grand Ballroom	Funding Panel
11:15 a.m. - Noon	Grand Ballroom	Town Hall Meeting
Noon - 2:00 p.m.	Empire Room	Awards Luncheon (at the hotel)