Tech Valley Energy Forum - November 12, 2008

November 12, 2008  

New Energy New York, in collaboration with the Energy and Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) and Phillips Lytle LLP presented the Emerging Technology Seminar: Taking companies from concept to commercial viability from 2-6pm on November 12, 2008.  This hands-on forum helped attendees understand the business and legal issues of importance for emerging technology companies.

Entrepreneurs and executives alike were in attendance at this half day seminar that provided resources to assist companies in making strategic business decisions as their technology and products evolve.

Agenda 

2:00 - 2:45     Corporate Structures & Attracting Investors
                        Jeff Schwartz, Phillips Lytle
                        Reid Hutchins, Advantage Capital Partners

2:45 - 3:30     Intellectual Property & Licensing
                        Rowland Richards, Phillips Lytle
                        Tara Hart-Nova, Phillips Lytle
                        Kelly Mooney Lester, Phillips Lytle
                        Jason Silbergleit, IBM

3:30 - 4:15    Technology Dissemination
                        Guven Yalcintas, SUNY Research Foundation
                        John Cococcia, FA Tech Ventures
                        Pradeep Haldar, E2TAC/CNSE

4:15 -5:00     Regulatory Issues
                        David Flynn, Phillips Lytle
                        Stephen R. Clough, Haley & Aldrich

5:00 - 6:00    Networking Reception