About this Event
Choose from three interactive sessions focused on:
- Business formation and venture capital
- Intellectual property
- Regulatory strategy
Each of the three sessions include:
- Insights from Wilson Sonsini attorneys with perspectives from industry and University of Iowa leaders
- Small-group discussions where participants can explore questions relevant to their own work
Attend one, two or all three sessions — each is FREE and open to registered participants.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Business Formation & Venture Capital
Host: Matthew Meyer
Info: Explore what it takes to turn a promising idea into a fundable company. This session will cover when to consider forming a startup, what investors look for in early-stage ventures, and key decisions around financing, ownership and company structure.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Intellectual Property
Host: Sara Patak
Info: Learn how a thoughtful intellectual property strategy can help protect discoveries and create value as they move toward the marketplace. This session will explore key considerations around patents and licensing, including how decisions made throughout the research and commercialization process can affect future opportunities.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Regulatory Strategy
Host: Eva Yin
Info: Explore how regulatory strategy can shape the path from innovation to market, particularly for life sciences and health-related technologies. This session will examine how regulatory considerations can influence product development, timelines, investment decisions and commercialization strategy.
Event venue & nearby stays
Carver Biomedical Research Building - Kelch Conference Room (Room 1289), 285 Newton Road, Iowa City, United States
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