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How Can Alliances Foster Commercialization
and Competitiveness in Technology Sectors?
Wednesday, January 24
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Peabody Marriott
Cost: $25 for NSTC members, $40 for non-members
Because there is a limited capacity for this event, we recommend advanced registration. Register online now and reserve your seat today!
Program Description
Technology-based businesses remain the core driver for economic growth in
Massachusetts. Forging, structuring, and managing alliances between businesses, government policymakers
and academia is a key step in helping Massachusetts companies become more globally competitive.
During this important North Shore Technology Council business breakfast, speakers and panelists
will discuss the importance of alliances and their impact on economic growth.
Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr, who represents First Essex and Middlesex, will discuss his
perspective on economic development and how to keep the state competitive. Representatives from
the Massachusetts Office of Economic Development will focus on the importance of technology
industries on the state's growth and mechanisms to enhance coordination between stakeholders.
Dr. Srinivasa Rangan, from Babson College, will discuss his work with fellow researcher Nara Narahari
on the value of alliance formation. The emphasis will be on emerging technology sectors, such as
nanotechnology. Massachusetts can obtain benefits from extending this approach to other technologies
where experience is fragmented, knowledge is disbursed and facilities are distributed across regions.
Executives in established technology industries will contribute their insights on the benefits of
alliance strategies along with barriers and challenges from their real-world experience. An
interactive panel comprised of additional industry members and economic developers will
comment on alliances following the presentations.
Program Moderator:
Dr. Wayne Burton, President, North Shore Community College and North Shore Education Foundation
Presentations:
Massachusetts State Senator Bruce Tarr
Massachusetts Office of Economic Development
Dr. Srinivasa Rangan, Babson College
Mitchell Ayoob, Director, NCS Contract R&D, Raytheon
Panelists:
Ed March, Director, Regional Development, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Mark Namaroff, Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing, Axcelis
Dr. Brent Segal, Co-founder and COO Nantero
David Arslanian, Co-founder, COO, Inanovate
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