Spring 2008
Information, Imagination & Ingenuity: The Technology Alliance’s 2008 State of Technology Luncheon, Featuring Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf
- Friday, May 9, 2008
- The Westin Seattle
- Networking and registration: 11:00 am
- Doors open: 11:30 am
- Luncheon program: 11:45 am – 1:30 pm
It was 38 years before radio reached 50 million users. Television took 13. The Internet? Four.
How will the rapidly changing online landscape continue to reshape the way we do business, connect with customers, and relate to family, friends, even total strangers halfway around the globe?
Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google, is working on the answers. He will share his insights during a keynote conversation with Ed Lazowska, the Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at University of Washington – just one of the highlights of this year’s State of Technology Luncheon, the premier event for Washington’s technology community.
Vint has played a leading role in the evolution of the Internet from the beginning, initially co-designing its basic infrastructure and TCP/IP network protocols, and has overseen its explosive growth into what we know and love today: an office without walls, a mall without a parking lot, a classroom, a soap box, the kitchen table with a twist. When he was vice president of MCI Digital Information Services, Vint oversaw the first commercial email service to be connected to the Internet and, later, served as chairman of the board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Now at Google, this “father of the Internet” is focused on the future of his creation, exploring new enabling technologies and applications online and on other platforms.
Governor Chris Gregoire will kick off the 2008 State of Technology Luncheon with opening remarks, followed by a presentation of key findings from the Technology Alliance’s latest report measuring the size and economic impact of Washington’s technology sector. Also, the Alliance of Angels will announce the recipient of its 2008 Company of the Year Award, which recognizes a Pacific Northwest startup that exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship.
There are several ways you can take part in the Technology Alliance’s biggest event of the year:
VIP CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP: VIP Corporate Sponsor packages combine the best reserved seating for one or two tables of ten, extensive visibility for your company or organization, and participation in an exclusive pre-luncheon VIP reception, along with other exciting benefits.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP: Corporate Sponsor packages include reserved seating for one table of ten, visibility for your company or organization, and other exciting benefits.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP: Support the work of the Technology Alliance by being a TA Patron. This package, open only to individuals, combines reserved seating for two at the luncheon with one complimentary membership in our popular Science & Technology Discovery Series (your choice of membership in either Seattle or Spokane) for the 2008-2009 season.
For more information on sponsorship packages, click here. Reserve yours today by contacting Katy Tollefson or at (206) 389-7261.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: Tickets are $85 each with advanced registration. Register online through May 8th here.
Alliance of Angels Reaches New Heights with 2007 Investment Activity
As the Alliance of Angels kicks off its 10th anniversary year, it already has reason to celebrate. Last year, members invested $3.9 million in a record-high 44 early stage companies in innovative, high-growth sectors.
The Innovative Region: Benchmarking Goes Global in New Collaboration
The Technology Alliance has partnered with the Puget Sound Regional Council and Trade Development Alliance of Seattle to launch the International Regions Benchmarking Consortium, an effort aimed at cultivating a deeper understanding of how metropolitan regions can succeed in the global economy. 
We kicked off this ambitious project by engaging eight dynamic regions from around the globe as founding members of the IRBC: Barcelona (Spain); Daejeon (South Korea); Dublin (Ireland); Fukuoka (Japan); Helsinki (Finland); Melbourne (Australia); Munich (Germany); Seattle (USA) and Stockholm (Sweden).
From Innovation to Impact: How PATH Advances New Approaches to Old Problems in Global Health
Dr. Chris Elias began his presentation at the Seattle Science & Technology Discovery Series with the question facing global health organizations: “how do we take great new scientific discoveries and turn them into solutions?”
By focusing on the three “I’s”– innovate, introduce, and integrate – that make up its product introduction framework, Seattle-based PATH aims to provide the answer.
Technology Alliance Welcomes Dr. Tomas Mustelin of Amgen
At its January meeting, the Technology Alliance board was pleased to elect Dr. Tomas Mustelin, Amgen’s new Washington Site Head, to a new three-year term. Dr. Mustelin joins an impressive roster of business and research leadership from around the state, including nine members who recently renewed their commitment to the organization and its mission.
Technology Alliance Welcomes Amy Bell Rousso
The Technology Alliance is pleased to welcome program coordinator Amy Bell Rousso. Amy will provide administrative support for board and executive committee activities, assist with coordination of the Seattle Science & Technology Discovery Series, and participate in the planning and execution of events.
Prior to joining the TA team, Amy worked in client services for Seattle advertising firm Ad Mark Services. At Ad Mark, Amy fulfilled a variety of roles, from event and tradeshow coordination to advertising planning and placement. Amy earned her Bachelor of Arts in communication from University of Washington.
Important Dates
- May 6
- Alliance of Angels 10-Minute Pitch Clinic
- 2:00 – 4:30 pm
- Seattle
- More information
- May 9
- State of Technology Luncheon
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Seattle
- More information
- May 16
- Seattle Discovery Series: Mike Schwenk, PNNL
- 7:30 – 9:00 am
- Seattle
- More information
- Spokane Discovery Series: Suzan Kardong-Edgren, WSU
- 7:30 – 9:00 am
- Spokane
- More information
