In addition to the standard Event Participation, on a limited basis Enhanced Registration Options are available. These include
  • Capabilities/Needs Statement
  • Table-Top exhibits
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    Arrangements for these additional options can be made EITHER at time of registration OR can be added later to existing Registration from the Attendees area.
    Who is involved here?
    The primary focus of this event is to the needs and interests of SBIR Awardees doing leading-edge work. These players have received the lion's share of the invitations and, as a practical matter, therefore, the largest number of spaces set-aside here are for those who fit that profile. We anticipate about 100-120 of these attendees.

    The second largest group of attendees are Technology Seekers. These are some of the major corporations, larger and mid-sized firms which in various ways are already actively engaging the technology competencies of the SBIR community or are very interested in doing so. Also involved will be a few other growth-oriented entities actively seeking licensing agreements and other types of working relationships. We anticipate about 25-30 of these attendees

    The balance of the space is being made available to a (very) few invited State SBIR Service providers; a handful of     interested agency personnel and some experienced, carefully selected professional service providers. These include capital providers, attorneys, accountants, federal procurement specialists and, critically, those with technology marketing, tech transfer, deal-making and valuation expertise.
    The Registration process is being managed entirely online through our Secured Payment System. For the convenience of those who do not wish to provide credit card data online, prefer to pay by check OR may need to use a Purchase Order, the option is offered to COMPLETE the form here, then to print off a copy for faxing or mailing.
    We request that EACH participant COMPLETE the registration form online -
    ONE form per PERSON    .
    Event fee schedule
  • Fee covers cost of event materials, meals, receptions and refreshments.
  • Enhanced Options require in-place Registration. Relevant fees (as indicated) are in addition to Event Fees
    		•
    Note: Table-Top exhibit fee
    includes Capability/
    Needs Statement
  • Awardee Capability Statements will be made available to all Technology Seekers in secured area of Event Site.
  • Technology-Seeker Needs Statement will be downloadable from site ONLY by registered SBIR Awardees
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    Type of Attendee
    Standard
    Registration
    Capabilities/Needs
    Statement
    TableTop
    Exhibit
    SBIR Awardee
    $500.00
    $100.00
    $375.00
    Technology Seeker
    $850.00
    $150.00
    $495.00
    Professional Service Provider
    $850.00
    $250.00
    $595.00
    State Support Organizations
    $500.00
    $250.00*
    $595.00
    Federal Personnel
    $250.00
    N/A
    N/A
    *Given the limited amount of space, in addition to Event participation State Support Organizations are encouraged to function inpart as on-site 'salesmen' for Awardees in the geographic region they serve. To that end, the Capabilities Statements and Table Top Exhibit space for State organizations can include descriptions and materials for leading-edge firms from their region. The base fee will allow 10-12 of these. There will be a nominal additional fee for any additional firms to be included.
    The next best thing to being there ...
    In response to request a category of Virtual Event Participation is being provided for those SBIR Awardees and Technology Seekers with considerable interest in having their Capabilities/Needs Statements available at this important event but who cannot attend. Cost for this Service is indicated below.
        Awardees from states with participating Support Representatives are encouraged -- though obviously not required -- to work through those person. Questions? Where there is no available State Representative and/or Awardees opt not to use that service, Virtual Participants will be represented by idi personnel.
        This form of participation designed to enable Non-Attendees
    • to make available to others their Capability/Needs Statements as appropriate
    • and subsequent to Event, to have access to that data on others who were Event involved.
    Type of
    Non-Attendee    		 Fee for Service Full payment of fee required in advance.
    Copies requested in BOTH pdf and document format to be provided electronically as attachments to email.
    Standard format not required but Virtual Participation pieces cannot exceed FIVE pages.
    Technology Seekers may alternatively provide a limited number of brochures for display at the Event..
    SBIR Awardee $150.00
    Technology Seeker $250.00
    Applicable Event and Registration Rules
    • Pre-Registration is required for this event. NO walk-ins will be permitted.
    • To register requires use of the ACCESS Code.
      • For all those who received an invitation email, the system is set up to match your name and to generate the required Access Code automatically. Simply begin the process by clicking on the button above labeled Generate Access Code.
      • If you were not in receipt of an invitation, are eligible and are interested in participation OR your Access Code is not forthcoming when you try to enter the system, please contact Innovation Development Institute (781) 595-2920
    • Registration must be completed by 1 PM (Eastern) on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. The system will close on that date and at that time. Your slot is not guaranteed until full payment has been received.
    • The facilities booked for this event can accommodate only 160-180 people in Plenary Session. Therefore, should space capacity have been reached before May 31st, Registration will close early. Spaces held but not paid for by that time will be forfeited.
    • With written notification (by email) to Event organizers received by 5PM (Eastern) Tuesday, May 31, 2005, space already booked and paid for can be transferred to someone else representing the company.
    • Cancellation Policy
      • There will be a $25 administrative fee assessed for all cancellations. Refund will be made by the same process used for original payment - issued check or credit card.
      • Cancellations must be received by Event Organizers in writing (via email) no later than May 25, 2005 2PM (Eastern).
      • NO REFUND will be forthcoming on Cancellations received after that time or any Event No-Shows
    • This event is NOT open-access. An invitation is required. Organizers reserve the right to refuse registration.