Event Info

Building the Ohio Innovation Economy

NorTech, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Akron and the National Academies are hosting a two-day conference designed to engage Ohio business and political leaders with high-level U.S. government officials and others positioned to help drive innovation, business formation, and growth in Ohio. Local and national leaders will convene to highlight the accomplishments and growth of the innovation ecosystem in Ohio, while also identifying needs, challenges, and opportunities.

Confirmed speakers to date include:

  • Rebecca O. Bagley, president & CEO, NorTech
  • Eric Burkland, president, Ohio Manufacturing Association
  • Delos Cosgrove, president & CEO, Cleveland Clinic Innovations
  • Ross DeVol, executive director, economic research, Milken Institute
  • John Fernandez, assistant secretary, Economic Development Administration
  • Ray Leach, CEO, JumpStart
  • Ginger Lew, White House National Economic Council
  • Luis Proenza, president & CEO, The University of Akron
  • Ronn Richard, president & CEO, Cleveland Foundation
  • The Honorable Tim Ryan, U.S. House of Representatives
  • Baiju Shah, president & CEO, BioEnterprise
  • Barbara Snyder, president, Case Western Reserve University
  • Richard Stoff, president, Ohio Business Roundtable
  • Charles Wessner, The National Academies
Date

4/25/2011 9:00 AM to 4/26/2011 3:00 PM

Location InterContinental Hotel 9601 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 Registration

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