New Hampshire Tech Alliance

New Hampshire Tech Alliance

2024 Agenda

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Innovation Summit Co-Chairs

     Matt Benson                                      Marc Eichenberger

                             

Can’t attend all day? You can pop into our onsite coworking space to catch up on emails or make a call.

The coworking space is sponsored by:

9:30 – 9:45am Welcome Remarks – Granite Ballroom

9:45 – 10:00am Presentation of the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

10:05 – 10:40am Keynote Presentation – Fireside Chat 

Mike Ambrogi, Senior Technology Fellow, Novocure

Heather Lavoie,

10:40 – 11:10am IBM Canada: A Key Partner in North America’s Chipmaking

Stéphane Tremblay, Director of Supply Chain, IBM Canada Limited, Bromont Site

Sponsored by

11:15am – 12:00pm The CHIPS Act and the New Hampshire Tech Economy

Moderator: Nita Patel, 2024 Past President, IEEE Computer Society 

Panelists:

  • Michael Gleason, Director of Product Development, GreenSource Fabrication
  • Julie Lenzer, Chief Innovation Officer at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI)
  • Erik Heilman, Director of Government Relations, IEEE-USA

12:05 – 12:45pm Lunch- Granite Ballroom

12:45 – 1:15pm Topic to be announced

1:20 – 3:15pm Breakout Sessions, select Track 1 or Track 2

Track 1: Main Room

Sponsored by Wipfli

1:20 – 1:55pm Navigating Capital Financing in Uncertain Times

Description

In today’s dynamic economic landscape, raising capital requires innovative approaches. Join our panel of experts across the various sources of capital as we explore the intersection of equity and debt financing during challenging macroeconomic conditions. Discover strategies to secure funding, adapt to market volatility, and leverage creative capital solutions.

Moderator: Jeff Chu, Managing Partner, Features Capital

Panelists:

 

1:55 – 2:35pm Navigating the Ethical and Legal Challenges of AI

Description

Join our panel of industry leaders as we dive into the responsible, ethical, and legal considerations that organizations must navigate to harness AI’s potential. Gain insights into balancing innovation with accountability in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Moderator: Phil Magnuszewski, Chief Innovation Officer, Infused Innovations

Panelists:

  • Greg Stout, Founder, Managing Director, Launch Theory
  • Jenna Matheny, Director, Technology Transfer, UNH Innovation
  • Raj Hazarika, VP and Chief Medical Officer – Commercial Products, Point32Health

 

2:35 – 3:15pm Tech Targets: Setting and Achieving Ambitious Metrics

Dave Todaro, Founder & CEO, Ascendle
Diana Bourns, President, Partner, Ascendle

Description

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, businesses are constantly seeking tools to not only streamline processes but also amplify results. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) offer a framework that fosters transparency, alignment, and ambitious goal-setting.

Actionable takeaways:

  • How to establish OKRs to focus your organization on what matters most

  • How to track OKRs to measure their progress and impact

  • How to communicate top-level OKRs to gain adoption by your entire team

 

Track 2: Startup Track, Breakout Room

Sponsored by Lake Street Advisors

1:20 – 2:05pm Utilizing Partnerships to Grow your Business

Moderator: Hunter Steadley, Lake Street Advisors

2:05 – 2:40pm Product Market Fit

Mike Veilleux, Co-Founder & CTO, York IE

2:40 – 3:15pm How to get unstuck to grow, scale, and thrive

Moderator: Julie Lenzer, Chief Innovation Officer at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI)

3:15 – 3:45pm Coffee Break

3:45 – 4:15pm Startup Showcase

  • Mother of Fact
  • Pirouette Medical Inc.
  • Kingscrowd
  • Pitchfire
  • Perleybrook Labs Inc.

4:15 – 4:55pm New Hampshire Innovation Highlight

Hear from established New Hampshire companies changing the industry right in our backyard.

5:00 – 6:00pm Cocktail reception

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