J A Kemp Tech Transfer Event on 23 September 2014

5 September 2014

What Investors are Really Looking For - Do's, Don'ts and Practical Considerations in Commercialising IP'

Join us for a day of discussion and debate on making technology transfer work for you. J A Kemp is hosting this conference on Tuesday 23 September which will explore the practical and commercial realities facing the different players on the tech transfer field: tech transfer managers, investors, entrepreneurs and IP advisers.

The agenda will cover:

• Working effectively with academia
• Identifying and attracting suitable investors and collaborators
• Closing a deal - the negotiation process from both sides
• Building an IP portfolio that will attract investors
• Open innovation

Confirmed speakers include:

• Terry Reed, Alliance Manager Scientific Partnering and Alliances, AstraZeneca, UK
• Carolyn Porter, Technology Transfer Team Leader, Isis Innovation Limited
• Eva Kirkby, Technology Ventures Analyst, Imperial Innovations Ltd
• Rachel Hemsley, Senior Business Manager, UCL Business
• Melville Anderson, Head of IP and Commercialisation, University of Glasgow
• Martin Procter, Academic Outreach - Technology Transfer and Alliance Manager, UCB

Time: 10:00 -18:30 (Lunch provided and drinks and canap??s from 17:00)

Location: The Bingham Room, Gray 's Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1R 5ET