Meeting Highlights
The 2010 national meeting of the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), The Sky's the Limit, was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from April 26-29, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque.
Keynote Speaker: Anousheh Ansari
Anousheh Ansari was the meeting's keynote presenter. On September 18, 2006, she captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer travelling to and staying onboard of International Space Station for 10 days. Afterward, back on Earth, as a successful serial entrepreneur, Anousheh returned to her job as co-founder and chairman of her latest technology company, Prodea Systems. In her previous endeavor, in 2001 Anousheh had served as co-founder, CEO and chairman of the board for Telecom Technologies, Inc.
T2 Training and Education
The FLC offered a full day of training designed to meet the training requirements of all T2 professionals—from beginners to experienced practitioners. Through panel discussions, interactive sessions, workshop and seminars, subject-matter experts provided in-depth training in technology transfer fundamentals, intellectual property protection and licensing, technology marketing and commercialization, as well as a free-wheeling discussion of the "hottest" T2 issues of the day.
FLC Awards
The national meeting concluded on a high note as the FLC honored the winners of its 2010 awards. Scientists and technology transfer specialists from around the country were honored for outstanding achievements during an evening of special events, which included a reception, banquet and award ceremony.
FLC Elections
This year, FLC voting members elected the positions of Finance Officer, Recording Secretary, and three Members-at-Large. Regional Coordinator and Deputy Regional Coordinator elections for the Far West, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest also took place.
