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This
calendar lists events endorsed by Larta Institute.
March
31: 2005
Software Industry Awards
This event happens only once a year. Software Council brings together
diverse software interests for mutual benefit and provide an outstanding
opportunity for networking. Everyone involved in the software industry
should plan to attend and celebrate the best Southern California
has to offer. This event has been sold out for over five years,
so register today! Friends of Larta receive a $50 discount using
code: LAR305.
April 5-8:
Biomedicine
Miniaturization 2005
The ASME Nanotechnology Institute is pleased to announce Biomedicine
Miniaturization 2005 - a robust, timely and expanded training program
to be offered from April 5-8, 2005 at the Hilton Irvine Orange County
Airport Hotel. The Conference will be co-chaired by Abe Lee, Ph.D.
of the University of California's Henry Samueli School of Engineering's
Biomedical Engineering Department, Walt Baxter, Ph.D. of Medtronic,
and Goran Matijasevic, Ph.D. of the University of California, Irvine.
Register Today - Online Registration Closes on April 1, 2005!
April 5 -
June 21: Pharmaceutical
Product Development Program
University of California San Diego Extension is offering a 12-week
program that provides a broad overview and a comprehensive understanding
of the process of pharmaceutical product development and addresses
issues in the development of novel pharmaceuticals.
From preclinical safety studies to product labeling; from market
analysis to manufacturing; from proof-of-concept to clinical trials—this
course provides an overview of the challenges candidate therapeutics
face en route to FDA approval and marketing.
April 7:
WITI San Diego Biosciences SIG Educational Event
WITI San Diego presents an Educational Event: Moving Research
Products into Clinical Diagnostics: "What You Need to Know"
on Thursday, April 7, 2005, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Avanir Pharmaceuticals
Conference Center, 11404 Sorrento Valley Road, San Diego, California
92121. Topics include: Clinical Diagnostics Industry, Customer Targets,
Regulatory Issues, Legal Issues, Reimbursement, Marketing Tactics,
and Sales Strategy & Execution. Join
us for this introspective and informational event. $60.00 for members,
$75 for non-members. For more information, contact Jennifer Beckey
at 858 344-3825 or JJBeckey@yahoo.com.
April 14:
Entrepreneurship
Series #7: Moving the Product: Sales & Distribution Strategies
Topics covered in this Larta University course include: how to sell,
getting the most out of distribution networks, and forming valuable
strategic alliances.
April 18-20:
Global
Conference 2005
The Milken Institute Global Conference brings together some of the
world’s most extraordinary thinkers and decision makers for
three days of intensive discussions on a wide range of economic,
business, public policy and social issues.
April 19:
Mergers
& Acquisitions
This Larta University course will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs
to learn about the “path to liquidity”. The class will
discuss what makes a successful acquisition candidate, what a business
can do to maximize value before the sale process, how the M&A
process works, and how to maximize value during the sale process.
April 25-27:
Getting to the Heart of Conscious Commerce
LOHAS 9 Forum: Getting to the Heart of Conscious Commerce is a conference,
an event, a happening bringing together diverse folks interested
in "conscious commerce". Apart from featuring a gaggle
of celebrities who are spokespeople for the movement behind sustainability
as a theme in commerce and art, the event focuses on how business,
media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence
consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting lifestyles
of health and sustainability. Mention Larta friend Rob Steiner
and get $200 off the registration price.
April 27:
Investment
Capital Conference 2005
Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) presents the Investment Capital
ConferenceTM, Southern California’s foremost annual meeting
of capital sources and capital seekers. Featuring a rich educational
program, extensive networking and The Capital ZoneTM of equity and
debt sources, the conference is the ideal place where executives
from early-stage to middle-market companies can meet and learn from
those who can finance their success.
April 28-30:
Wireless
Telecommunications Symposium
Exchange information on advances in mobile communications and wireless
networking technology, management, applications, and security in
a very pleasant Southern California conference environment with
leaders and experts from industry, governmental agencies, and universities
around the world at the Fourth Annual Wireless Telecommunications
Symposium.
May 9: Tech
Coast Angels: Fifth Annual Fast Pitch
Attend the unique entrepreneur's competition and networking event
of the year. Network with hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs.
Enjoy a sumptuous walk-around dinner and wine. Watch the finalists
in the competition present their one-minute "fast pitch"
for investor interest (their "elevator pitch") to a panel
of Angel investors and Venture Capital investors, who give immediate
feedback. Free coaching of contestants is provided by Tech Coast
Angels at five coaching sessions starting April 19th.
May 11-12:
Early
Stage East: Venture Capital Conference
Early Stage East has a fresh vision to bring emerging technologies
to the forefront for its audience of venture capitalists, private
investors, expert service providers and entrepreneurs on the East
Coast. Early Stage East is the trendsetter in showcasing the most
promising young companies in the tech industry.
May 12: Entrepreneurship
Series #8: Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Business Presentations
This Larta U workshop will help you effectively communicate your
value proposition to the audience, understanding what various audiences
respond the best to. You will have an opportunity to practice your
elevator pitch with mentors and peers so that you can leave with
an effective, tried and tested pitch.
May 12-13:
DesignTech
Connect
Pasadena Entretec presents DesignTech CONNECT, the first business
exchange for industrial design and advanced technology held in Los
Angeles. Featuring product demonstrations, hands-on displays, and
leading-edge technology and design, this celebration will spark
unique business connections and provide excellent opportunities
for seeding strategic business alliances and cultivating unprecedented
business development in the Los Angeles foothills.
May 25-26:
The
Venture Forum 2005
America's largest showcase of top-tier emerging companies. This
year's expanded two-day format features over 130 companies, including
75 National Institutes of Health SBIR Phase II grant winners.
June 1-3:
IBF
16th Annual Venture Capital Investing Conference
The premier industry gathering for venture investors. Planned
with the help of peer input to help you compare best practices and
track industry trends, this industry meeting unites the most active
venture investors.
June 9: Entrepreneurship
Series #9: Attracting Capital: Financing Strategies for the New
Venture
This Larta University workshop considers different financing
strategies, including VC financing, angel financing, government
funding, and loans. You will learn what is required to approach
each financing source, and when not to waste your time.
June 21-22: Telecom
M&A and Corporate Development Conference
Strategic Research Institute's 2005 Telecom M&A and Corporate
Development Conference will bring together an illustrious faculty
of leading corporate and strategic buyers from the telecoms community
to share their perspective on investment opportunities, challenges
and critical issues facing the industry today!
July 11-14:
National SBIR Phase II Conference
The National SBIR Phase II Conference, Beyond Phase II: Ready
for Transition, will provide an unparalleled forum for scientists,
engineers, and technology decision-makers to discuss transitioning
SBIR-supported Research & Development into government and private
sector commercial markets. With expected attendance of over 1000,
this four-day conference will feature "Technology Matchmaking
Meetings," pre-arranged, 20-minute sessions between small businesses
and end users, and focused sessions on advanced Phase II topics.
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