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Exhibitor Information
Booths displays can be set up on Wednesday, Oct. 17th from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm and on Thursday, Oct. 18th from 6:00 am to 8:00 am. The exhibit hall will open promptly at 8:00 am on Thurs., Oct. 18th. Tear down must be completed by 6:00 pm on Thurs., Oct 18th.
Innovation Expo is a combination Inventor’s Congress and Venture Capital Forum in one event. We showcase inventors, entrepreneurs and professional service providers in a tradeshow atmosphere.
- Rich Karlgaard, Publisher of Forbes magazine will be the opening keynote speaker.
- John Calvert, US Patent & Trademark Office will be speaking about Intellectual Property Strategy.
- Bill Payne, Author and Angel Investor will be discussing Angel Investing.
Additional breakout sessions include The Other Side of the Deal - Deal formation and post investment relationship, Growing Green - Exploring green innovation in business, technology and policy, and a session on How to Negotiate the Deal.
The Exhibit Hall will be filled with entrepreneurs, service providers, and vendors along with brief, informative workshops on topics useful to people interested in starting or growing a business. Contests include Best Booth, People’s Choice, Quick Pitch Contest, and the Whatchamacallit Invention Contest.
Registration is required to attend the event and is offered at different levels:
- $65 All Access Innovation Expo
- $25 Rich Karlgaard session and tradeshow access
- $15 Student All Access Innovation Expo
Previous Innovation Expo Events
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004