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SUMMARY:87/90 Semiconductor Summit - Accelerating the Capital Region's Technology Corridor
DESCRIPTION:About:\nFor over 30 years\, the Capital Region has made a concentrated effort to develop a hub for the global semiconductor industry. Through focused investments that advance next generation high technology research and commercialization activities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and RPI\, as well as targeted economic development projects to attract leading companies including GLOBALFOUNDRIES\, Applied Materials\, Tokyo Electron\, ASML and Lam Research\, the region is on the map\, but work still remains. How will the region continue to invest and grow with this industry? \nJoin hundreds of local business leaders at this full day event to learn more about the role New York State plays in the semiconductor industry\, get a holistic economic forecast for growth in the industry\, hear firsthand about new technology innovations and most importantly\, learn about new ways the Capital Region can engage and promote economic growth within the industry. \nSpeakers:\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoward Zemsky\, President and CEO\, ESDC  BIO\nHugh Johnson\, Partner\, Hugh Johnson Advisors BIO\nGary Patton Ph.D.\, CTO\, GLOBALFOUNDRIES \n BIO\nJim Feldhan\, President\, Semico Research | BIO\nRich Goldman\, Silicon Catalyst Partner | BIO\n\n\n\n  \n\n   \nThis event is open to CEG Investors & General Public. \n Online Registration is open!\nCEG Investors: $100/person | General Public: $125/person\n Includes full conference\, breakfast\, lunch & networking reception \n\nConference Schedule Download Full Schedule\n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 AM \nRegistration/Breakfast\n\n\n8:45 – 8:50 AM \nWelcome Remarks: Andrew Kennedy\, president & CEO\, Center for  Economic Growth & Timothy Dunn\, president\, Dunn Strategy Group\n\n\n8:50 – 9:45 AM \n\nOpening Keynote – Excelsior \nNew York’s history of innovation\, ongoing investment\, and dedication to the advanced electronics tech sector. \n Speaker: Howard Zemsky\, president & CEO\, Empire State Development \n\n\n\n9:50 – 10:40 AM  \n\nRegional Development Roundtable –  Sponsored by:  National Grid\n  \nRoundtable discussion on Regional Development\, including the site preparation\, marketing and development efforts\, as well as lessons learned from decade of interaction with the industry. \nPanelists: \n\nSteve DiMeo\, president\, Mohawk Valley EDGE\nSteve Hyde\, president\, Genesee County EDC\nMike Relyea\, partner\, Amanus Consulting Group & former president\, Luther Forest Technology Campus Economic Development Corporation\nFrank Cioffi\, president\, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation\n\n\nModerator: Andrew Kennedy\, president & CEO\, Center for Economic Growth \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:05 AM  \nMorning Break – Sponsored by: Janitronics\n\n\n11:10 AM – 12:00 PM   \n\nKeynote: Economics\, Finance and Forecast \nFinancial insight from top financial analysts on the industry and region\, including a specific focus on the forecast ahead.  \n Speaker: Jim Feldan\, CEO of Semico Research \nTopic: Experience in New York\, semiconductor market forecast\, end product applications\, and industry growth sectors. \n\n\n\n12:05 – 1:00 PM  \nLunch –  Sponsored by: GLOBALFOUNDRIES\n\n\n1:05 – 1:55 PM\n\nKeynote: Economics\, Finance and Forecast \nSpeaker: Hugh Johnson\, partner\, Hugh Johnson Advisors \nTopic: Local\, regional\, state and national economic and financial trends. \n\n\n\n\n 2:00 – 2:50 PM\n\nIC Design: Innovation Before Copper Touches Silicon \nOpportunities presented to the industry and the marketplace through IC design\, with a focus on how IC design impacts fabless companies\, IDMs and foundries & what opportunities NY could seek to capture in this specialty area.   \n Speaker: Rich Goldman\, partner\, Silicon Catalyst \n\n\n\n2:55 – 3:15 PM\nAfternoon Break –  Sponsored by: Janitronics\n\n\n3:20 – 4:10 PM\n\nKeynote: Technology\, R&D and Innovation \nInnovation and R&D drive advancements and growth in the semiconductor industry\, and New York has been at the forefront for decades. How will innovation such as the leap to 7nm nodes impact the industry\, supply chain and the end market? \nSpeaker: Bahgat G. Sammakia\, Ph.D.\, interim president\, SUNY Polytechnic Institute. \nTopic: SUNY Poly in a new era of technology innovation and collaborative research.  How SUNY Poly continues to be a leading location for technology companies from around the world to locate for pre-competitive R&D. \n\n\n\n 4:15 – 5:05 PM \n  \nKeynote: Technology\, R&D and Innovation \nSpeaker: Gary Patton\, Ph.D.\, CTO\, GLOBALFOUNDRIES \nTopic: GLOBALFOUNDRIES vision for technological innovation and industry-leading commitment to investment in shrinking nodes and expanding opportunities. \n\n\n\n 5:10 – 5:15 PM  \n Closing Remarks\n\n\n 5:15 – 7:15 PM\n Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession sponsored  by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch sponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreaks sponsored by:\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotebooks sponsored by:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact CEG for more information.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/8790-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs City Center\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:UVANY | The Capital Stack: Funding Sources
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn about the differences between angel and venture equity\, and different kinds of debt. Meet investors and lenders who support local businesses\, and hear Apprenda’s story of how they funded their business\, including raising over $55M in venture capital. \n5 PM – Registration and Networking  \n6 PM – Welcome + Capital Stack Presentation \n7 PM- Networking \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/capital-stack-funding-sources/
LOCATION:Apprenda\, 433 River Street\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:17th Annual CEN Scholarship Golf Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing (CEN) for the 17th Annual CEN Scholarship Golf Day at the Edison Country Club in Rexford\, NY.\nThe proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2017/2018 college scholarship awards\, presented to high school seniors or current college students majoring in a field which can lead to employment with a manufacturer. Last year\, CEN awarded scholarships of $1\,000 each to 4 area students.\n \nSeparate from golf participation\, CEN is also offering a wide variety of corporate sponsorship opportunities. CEN is counting on the participation and generosity of CEN member companies\, business leaders and individuals like you\, to make this fundraising effort a resounding success. Please contact Louise Aitcheson at (518) 465-8975 x 229 or louisea@ceg.org for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities. \n \n\nAlong with monetary gifts\, the CEN Golf Day features a Silent Auction. Items in support of our Silent Auction\, with values over $100\, may include the donation of Professional Sports Memorabilia\, Saratoga Golf & Polo Club tickets\, Professional Sport/Concert Event Tickets or other valuable items. \nPlease complete the form-fillable PDF (or handwritten legibly) for each donation and submit it to Louise Aitcheson or Ellyn Ford – send a scanned copy via e-mail to louisea@ceg.org or ellynf@ceg.org or fax the completed form to 518-465-6681 \n\n \nRegistration is now open. Secure your foursome today!\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/17th-annual-cen-scholarship-golf-day/
LOCATION:The Edison Club\, 891 Riverview Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fuzehub | Webinar: Information Security for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by NY MEP\nWhat you will learn\n\nBest practices in information security\nInformation security challenges and successes\nHow to get started with and/or improve your own information security plan\n\nWho should attend\n\nSmall to mid-size manufacturers\nOwners who would like to understand the ROI of an information security plan\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/fuzehub-webinar-information-security-manufacturers/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Innovate518 | Elevator Pitch Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What you will learn:\nHow to prepare for an elevator pitch\n\nA 20-second handshake pitch\nPractice your pitch with investors/mentors\nReceive one-on-one feedback\nLearn how to create an length pitch\nFocus on the need to get client and investor interest\n\nWho should participate:\n\nEntrepreneurs\nStartups who want to refine their pitch\nAnyone who needs to pitch their business\n\n  \nContact Maria Pidgeon at mpidgeon2@albany.edu for more information \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/innovate518-elevator-pitch-workshop/
LOCATION:Massry Center for Business\, UAlbany\, Business Building\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
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SUMMARY:CEG 21st Annual Technology Awards
DESCRIPTION:About: \nThe Annual Technology Awards celebrate and honor the Capital Region’s most innovative and inspiring companies and individuals whose pioneering and entrepreneurial successes are bettering our communities by strengthening our workforce and creating new jobs and opportunities. The winners are selected by our awards committee\, comprised of local technologists\, business leaders and entrepreneurs. \nEvent Details: \n \nDate: Thursday\, June 29 | Location: Rivers Casino\, Schenectady\n Time: Registration – 4:00pm | Awards Ceremony – 4:30pm \n Networking Celebration along the Mohawk River – 6:00 – 7:30pm\n [ Heavy hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails & music by DJ Nick Papa Giorgio ] \n Technology Showcase: Explore the world of virtual reality. Meet the SpaceoutVR\, Inc. Team and try out their technology! \nRegistration:\n\n\n\nIndividual Tickets: \nDiscounted Block (10 Tickets): \n\n\nCEG Investors*: $60\nCEG Investors*: $550\n\n\nGeneral Public: $80\nGeneral Public: $750\n\n\nYoung Professional**: $30\nTo purchase\, please contact Andrea Swank. \n\n\n\n*Executive\, Director & Corporate level investors: please contact Andrea Swank to secure your tickets.  \n**Special discounted rate for young professionals! Contact Megan Rooney for discount code.** \nRegister now! >>\nKeynote Speaker:\nRobert (Bob) H. Samson\, New York State Chief Information Officer\, NYS Office of Information Technology Services \n In April 2017\, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed Robert H. Samson to the position of New York State Chief Information Officer at the NYS Office of Information Technology Services. Prior to this position\, Mr. Samson had a rewarding 36-year career with IBM. While at IBM\, he served in various leadership positions where he led teams focused on helping governments transform using innovative approaches and technologies. His most recent positions at IBM included serving as the Vice President of the Worldwide Systems and Technology Group\, and the General Manager of IBM’s Global Public Sector where he was responsible for IBM’s business with governments\, education\, healthcare and life sciences industries. Read Full Bio \n  \nCONGRATULATIONS\, 2017 HONOREES!\n\nEconomic Winner: Bestpass\, Inc.\nLift-Off: United Concierge Medicine\nTechnology Innovation: Dumbstruck\nJudges’ Choice for Manufacturing: Regeneron\nJudges’ Choice for Technology: SpaceoutVR\nTechnology Trailblazer: Antonio Civitella\, President & CEO\, Transfinder\nJeffrey A. Lawrence Lifetime Contributor Award: Craig Skevington\, Ph.D.\, Founder\, CEO & President\, STEADFastIT\n\n  \nThank you\, Sponsors!\nMedia Sponsor:  \nLeaders of the Times Union realized very early that in order for us all to grow we had to work together. As such\, we are proud to be a Funding Partner of the Center for Economic Growth\, and to be an integral part of what is now known as New York’s Tech Valley. As the region’s leading media organization\, the Times Union is deeply embedded in this community. Our commitment to reporting the news fairly and independently\, sponsoring local events and supporting local businesses helps to strengthen our area and make it a better place for all to work and live. \nEach year\, we sponsor hundreds of non-profit organizations throughout the Capital District area. This helps the fund-raising and awareness efforts of local organizations engaged in arts and culture\, health and human services\, youth\, environment\, economic development and education. \nIn March of 2013 the Times Union made a major investment in the business that speaks of its confidence in the growth trend of our community. The installation of a new press in our Colonie headquarters has given the newspaper a fresh new look and established the Times Union as a commercial partner of other enterprises seeking high-quality printing. \nThe newest addition to our portfolio is the Hearst Media Center; offering 11\,000 sf of premium event space. The Hearst Media Center is located within our publishing building on Albany Shaker Rd. \nThe Times Union is part of Hearst Corporation\, one of the world’s leading media companies. In the Capital Region\, our suite of products extends beyond the daily newspaper\, to include magazines\, the region’s leading Web site\, a mobile site and a tablet platform. Our digital media solutions from the Hearst Digital Agency help local businesses get found on the web. \nAll this makes the Times Union a valuable resource for the growing and diverse needs of the Capital Region’s business community. \nWinner VIP Lounge Sponsor: \nAward Sponsors: \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ceg-21st-annual-technology-awards/
LOCATION:Event Center at Rivers Casino\, 1 Rush St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308\, United States
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