Entrepreneurial Imperative 2010
October 26-27
Knoxville/Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Register NOW!
Early Registration - $89 through 10/20/10, after October 20 - $127
| October 26th - Y12 New Hope Center, Oak Ridge, TN | |
| 1:00 to 6:30 pm, Registration opens at 12 noon | |
| Welcome to Entrepreneurial Imperative 2010 | Mike Cuddy |
| Welcome to Innovation Valley and Oak Ridge | Mayor Tom Beehan |
| Welcome to Y12 National Security Complex | Darrel Kohlhorst |
| Host Introductions | Kevin Finney |
| Our Heritage: Oak Ridge Innovations | David Coffey |
| Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation/Speaker Introduction | Dr. Alex Miller |
| Keynote: Breaking Barriers in the Entrepreneurial Economy | Dr. Eli Goldratt |
| Transitioning Innovations to Commercial Opportunities | Grady Vanderhoofven |
| Regional Entrepreneurs' Success Panel | John Morris, Moderator |
| Networking Reception | |
| October 27th - Crowne Plaza, Knoxville, TN | |
| 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Registration/continental breakfast at 7:00 am | |
| Welcome to Innovation Valley & Knoxville | Mayor Tim Burchett |
| Host Introductions | Shawn Carson |
| If You Think You Can | Ray Moncrief |
| Enabling Entrepreneurs in Tennessee | Senator Doug Overbey |
| Entrepreneurial Growth Group Report | Mike Carroll |
 Entrepreneurial Education Tracks 3x3 |
Host Committee |
| Navigator Awards Luncheon | Dee Haslam, Host |
| Keynote: Innovation Grows Business and Jobs | Randy Boyd |
| Navigator Awards presentation | John Hopkins |
| ThrottleUp! Pitch Competition |
Shawn Carson |
| Tennessee Valley Venture Forum |
John Morris |
Accommodations: For overnight guests a block of rooms have been reserved at the Crowne Plaza - Rates are $94.00 + tax(2 double beds) or $104.00 +tax (king/queen). Please call 865-522-2600 for reservations and mention the Entrepreneurial Imperative 2010 Conference