EVENTS

2006 Spring Events Planner
2006 Spring Semester features the University of Texas Idea to Product Competition
 

Date	Event	Location/Time
1/31/2006	I2P® Rapid Challenge Learn about the I2P® procedures in a fast-paced technology commercialization workshop.	ACES 2.402 6pm-8pm
2/7/2006	Intellectual Property Disclosure Workshop: Dr. Nichols will introduce the topic of intellectual property and, in particular, the process for protecting and licensing University-developed IP.	ACES 2.302 6pm-7:30pm
2/7/2006	TES I2P® Kickoff Party Come out to this TES social event to discuss your entrepreneurial ideas or to find out what others are doing in TES. This is a great opportunity for you to form teams for the I2P® UT Austin Competition. FREE food will be provided for all members!	Posse East 7:30pm-8:30pm
2/21/2006	I2P® Market Research Workshop In order to find out how to make use of the University’s library resources to obtain key market statistics for your I2P® entries, it is crucial for potential I2P® competitors to attend this Market Research Workshop.	ACES 2.402 6:30pm-8pm
2/28/2006	I2P® Submissions Review Session Get your entries screened and critiqued; helpful and constructive suggestions and comments will be supplied to improve the quality of your entries.	ACES 2.402 6:30pm-8pm
3/5/2006	I2P® UT Austin Competition--Round One Submissions Due	ONLINE
3/7/2006	Speaker: Dr.Jim Truchard, founder and CEO of National Instruments Dr. Truchard will discuss his experience building NI and the process of making an idea a reality—especially focusing on what technologists/inventors must keep in mind as they make the transition from the lab to market.	ACES 2.302 6:30pm-8pm
3/21/2006	TES Officer Elections Positions Up For Elections: TBA	ACES 2.402 6:30pm-8pm
3/28/2006	Intellectual Property Workshop Get helpful hints in the field of intellectual property for your entries. For I2P® Semi-Finalists, this workshop will educate you on how you can protect your idea and still sell your product.	ACES 2.402 6:30pm-8pm
4/4/2006	"Selling Your Idea"  Workshop Presentation skills are crucial for the survival of any salesperson: this is no different for an entrepreneur. Learn from Dr. Norman Kaderlan, President of Technology Innovation Group Inc., how to give a good Idea to Product® Competition Presentation, consisting of clear and lingo-free information in manageable and digestible chunks.	ACES 2.402 6:30pm-8pm
4/11/2006	I2P® Competition Dry Runs:  Session 1	ACES 2.402 6:30pm-10pm
4/12/2006	I2P® Competition Dry Runs:  Session 2	ACES 2.404B 6:30pm-10pm
4/21/2006	Sixth Annual I2P® UT Austin Competition--Semifinals	ACES ground floor 8am-1pm
4/22/2006	Sixth Annual I2P® UT Austin Competition--Finals	ACES ground floor 8am-1pm

Pictures from I2P Rapid Challenge Jan 31, 2006

Past Events (Fall 2005)