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Annual Meeting
For three days each year, between 1,500 and 2,000 technology transfer and intellectual
property professionals from across the globe gather at the AUTM Annual MeetingSM.
Delegates learn from innovators during more than 30 educational sessions and
workshops, research new technologies at the Networking Fair and Technology Exchange,
talk with prospective partners and service providers in the Exhibit Hall, and
exchange thousands of business cards during networking breaks and receptions.
Professional Development Courses
Basic Licensing Course
The AUTM Basic Licensing CourseSM is geared to professionals who are new to
technology transfer. Presenters cover topics that are fundamental to academic
technology transfer including university-industry relationships, valuation,
license agreements, negotiations, market research and managing expectations.
Upcoming Basic Licensing Course
Past Basic Licensing Courses
Canadian
Basic Licensing Course
Offering a range of topics for newcomers to the profession, the AUTM Canadian
Basic Licensing CourseSM provides a clear understanding of the licensing
process and technology transfer within any kind of academic or public sector
environment
in Canada. Sessions cover issues such as IP protection, basic licensing law,
industry-funded research agreements, disclosure, potential markets, risks
and auditing.
Upcoming Canadian Basic Licensing Course
Past Canadian Basic Licensing Courses
Startup
Business Development Course
The AUTM Startup Business Development CourseSM — a must for anyone thinking
about start-up creation — features veterans of the start-up process who
share their experiences through case studies, examples and lessons learned.
SUBD speakers discuss issues such as start-up models, raising seed money, opportunity
analysis, venture capital deals and ongoing university responsibilities.
Upcoming SUBD Course
Past SUBD Course
Technology Operations and Organization Licensing Skills Course
Designed for administrative and support staff, the AUTM Technology Operations
and Organization Licensing Skills CourseSM concentrates on the licensing process
and technology transfer within an academic setting. With its hands-on workshops,
interactive discussions and a continually updated curriculum, the TOOLS Course
guarantees that attendees will glean valuable insights, no matter how many
times they attend. Key topics include government compliance, software and database
options, management skills and operating procedures.
Upcoming TOOLS Course
Past TOOLS Course
Graduate Course
The AUTM Graduate CourseSM, developed as a follow-up to the ever-popular Basic
Licensing Course, is designed specifically for seasoned technology transfer
professionals who want to hone skills and enhance capabilities. The curriculum
delves into advanced topics from a hands-on, practical perspective — building
attendees’ ability to meet daily challenges, overcome obstacles, advance
negotiations and enhance professional development.
Upcoming Graduate Course
Past Graduate Course
Software and Digital Media Course
The AUTM Software and Digital Media CourseSM is for technology professionals
who work with numerous types of electronic intellectual property. Presenters
discuss the development cycle of information products as well as management
techniques and their legal underpinnings so that attendees can improve success
in developing university information products.
Upcoming Software and Digital Media Course
Past Software and Digital Media Course
Regional Meetings
Annual regional meetings — Eastern, Central, Western and Canadian — are
an important part of AUTM’s mission to provide educational opportunities,
share best practices and encourage the exchange of ideas. The two- or three-day
meetings cover an array of topics for technology transfer professional of all
backgrounds.
Upcoming Canadian Regional Meeting
Upcoming Central Regional Meeting
Upcoming Eastern Regional Meeting
Upcoming Western Regional Meeting
Past Canadian Regional Meetings
Past Central Regional Meeting
Past Eastern Regional Meeting
Past Western Regional Meeting
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