Licensing Without Borders May 3-7, 2008 Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago, Illinois www.lesi2008.org
2008 International Conference Highlights Spotlight on Global Licensing Opportunities Leaders of Corporate Licensing Panel International Industry Sector Content and Networking Over 800 attendees expected
2008 International Conference Highlights Schedule May 2 LESI Board Meeting International Delegates Welcome Reception May 3 LESI Board and National Presidents Meetings Committee Meetings Dinner for Delegates and USA/C Board Signature Room, John Hancock Tower May 4 International Delegates Meeting Add-Ons Graduate Student Business Plan Competition Welcome Reception for Conference Attendees “The LES World’s Fair”
2008 International Conference Highlights Schedule May 5 Global Leaders of Corporate Licensing Joint LESI-USA/C Committee Meetings Luncheon with The Second City Industry Specific Workshops Accompanying Persons Tours Networking Reception and Dinner Museum of Science & Industry
2008 International Conference Highlights Schedule (continued) May 6 Licensing Zeitgeist - Different Paths to Innovation Comparing success across: Industries Regions Drafting Roundtable discussions Industry Specific Workshops Global Licensing Tech Fair Industry Sector Receptions Sponsor Receptions Individual Dinner Arrangements
2008 International Conference Highlights Schedule (continued) May 7 Industry Sector Mini-Plenary Programs Chemicals, Energy – Fuels of the Future Health Care/Life Sciences – Growing Strong Alliances By Combining Disciplines & Industries High Technology/IT & E-Commerce – Patent Valuations BioMedical Devices – Collaborations and Licensing in Canada, Europe and the U.S. Legal – Licensing Essential Patents and the Interplay with Standard Organizations Networking Luncheon Industry Specific Workshops Chicago Nightlife Reception and Dinner
2008 International Conference Highlights Schedule (continued) May 8 Add-On LES (USA & Canada) Board Meeting LES (USA & Canada) Board Dinner
2008 International Conference Highlights 2008 LESI Conference Planning Committee Chair: Jim Sobieraj Program: Ada Nielsen and Russell Levine Arrangements: Jacki Sobieraj and Janet Pioli Intern. Delegates: Tom Filarski Sponsorship: Gary Nath Tech Fair: Walter Copan Marketing: Jeffery Duncan and Vince Thomas Registration: Glenn Wheeler Tours: Kristi Malackowski
Licensing Without Borders May 3-7, 2008 Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago, Illinois www.lesi2008.org