Join our Virtual Report live from the Emerging Tech Hub at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery - University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Come to this unique hybrid web meeting for video interviews and real-time interaction with Emerging Tech Hub thought leaders and industry advisors. Besides learning about some of the top trends in emerging tech, you will also have opportunities for live QA with Kevin Ponto, UW-Madison faculty and Director of the Emerging Tech Hub, and gain insights from leading thinkers on topics including trends and real-world applications for new tech, closing the gap between idea and commercialization, and better ways to generate value from corporate, startup, and university collaboration.

We are also planning some exciting opportunities for 2020 and welcome your input around what is of most interest and relevant to you and your organization.

Agenda:

8:20 a.m. Log In

8:30-8:40
Welcome and Introduction to the Emerging Tech Hub

• Sandra Bradley, CEO, Hyper Innovation
• Kevin Ponto, UW-Madison faculty and Director, Emerging Tech Hub, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

8:40-8:55
Emerging Tech Trends - Kevin Ponto, Director, Emerging Tech Hub
Insights from the Emerging Tech Hub and curation of top trends on the horizon.
Learn from interview highlights with Kevin Ponto followed by a live facilitated audience QA.

8:55-9:10
Real-world Applications for Emerging Tech - Mike Grall, CEO, Talus Solutions
Examples of best-in-class tech solutions that focus on real problems to solve today.
Learn from interview highlights with Mike Grall followed by a live facilitated audience QA.

9:10-9:25
More Effective Corporate, Startup, and University Collaboration - Sandra Bradley, CEO, Hyper Innovation
Create new competitive advantage by activating strategic partnership strategies that create mutual wins.
Learn from interview highlights with Sandra Bradley followed by a live facilitated audience QA.

9:25-9:40
Narrowing the Gap Between Idea and Commercialization - Richelle Martin, Managing Director, Winnow Fund
Learn about the importance of focusing resources on the gap between early stage idea and defined business.
Learn from interview highlights with Richelle Martin followed by a live facilitated audience QA.

9:40-10:00
Give Us Your Input on Emerging Tech Hub Activities in 2020
Take part in an open discussion to give input on activities at the Hub in 2020 and beyond.
We would like to hear your thoughts on ideas we have to make 2020 a great year. Some ideas include: Reverse Pitches and Challenges that generate out-of-the-box solutions, student teams that can pressure test new concepts, interactive branding and demos at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (both virtual and in-person), professional development, learning events and showcases. Bring your own ideas to this discussion!

Flexible Options for Getting Involved with the Hub
Your company can get engaged with the Hub at customized levels that work for your organization. Benefits include brand visibility in the Hub and online, building a talent pipeline by sponsoring student externships, learning from report-outs from the Hub, and accessing company-wide learning opportunities and content (both virtual and, in the future, in-person). Contact info@hyperinnovation.com with questions about this event or to learn more about the benefits of engaging with the Emerging Tech Hub.

Options for Supporting HyperX
This event is free, but when you register, we are also offering the opportunity to elect a donation for HyperX, www.hyperxmadison.com, a multi-disciplinary student organization at the University of Wisconsin – Madison with the goal of creating a space for students to explore innovation and emerging technologies. Please consider supporting student-driven projects and interests. Any amount is appreciated and HyperX will be happy to recognize you and your organization on their website at at events throughout the year as a supporter. Contact hypermadison@gmail.com with questions about HyperX.