SSTI's 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

2:00pm MST

Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) awardee working meeting (INVITE ONLY)

Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST

Moderators

Alison Evans

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration

Alison Evans brings a wealth of experience to her role as an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where she manages the Regional Innovation Cluster Initiative. Her journey in public service began as a Presidential Management... Read More →

Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Breakout F

Concurrent

3:45pm MST

Intro to TBED: Ask me anything

Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST

Breakout F

After you've explored the foundational concepts and real-world applications of technology-based economic development in the previous sessions, this session offers you a unique opportunity to engage directly with experienced leaders in a roundtable format. By the end of this session, you will have a deeper understanding of the complexities and potential of technology-based economic development and be equipped to apply these insights to your work and initiatives.

* This session is supported by the TBED Community of Practice. See https://ssti.org/tbedcop for more information.

Speakers

Bryan Barnhouse

President & CEO, Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA)

As president and CEO of the Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA), Bryan jointly leads a system of programs that help the state’s research institutions attract, recognize, and retain top talent and intellectual capital; a system that produces scientific discovery and innovation, fosters... Read More →

Jennifer McGrail

Executive Director, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST)

Jennifer McGrail is a trailblazer in building Oklahoma's innovation economy. As executive director of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) she leads efforts to drive innovation across all 77 counties. Her diverse professional background spans economic... Read More →

Jerry Coughter

Program Director, SSTI

Jerry Coughter is a program director for SSTI’s TBED Community of Practice. He previously served as the founding executive director of the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte, assistant vice president for economic development at George Mason University, and executive director of the... Read More →

Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:45pm - 5:00pm MST
Breakout F

Concurrent

2:00pm MST

The role research parks serve in regional economies

Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST

Breakout F

This peer-to-peer discussion will provide frank, valuable insights for everyone interested in leveraging the best practices and adaptations these hubs are implementing to boost regional innovation and economic resilience: We'll talk about: how these areas continue to drive regional economic growth by retaining graduates, attracting investment, creating jobs, and fostering new industries an an ever-changing development landscape.

* This session is supported by the TBED Community of Practice. See https://ssti.org/tbedcop for more information.

Speakers

Sean Edmonds

Economic Development Manager, Arizona State University

Sean Edmonds is the economic development manager at Arizona State University. In this role, Sean specializes in attracting businesses to Arizona, managing economic development pipelines, and fostering collaborations between ASU, domestic and international companies, and industry partners... Read More →

Brian Darmody

Chief Strategy Officer, Association of University Research Parks (AURP)

Brian Darmody is chief strategy officer for AURP and former CEO. Previously he worked at UMD College Park and University System of Maryland in a variety of economic development and research administration roles, including forming public-private partnerships and earlier served as a... Read More →

Carol A. Stewart

President & CEO, University of Arizona Tech Parks

Carol Stewart, a long-standing authority on research parks, is the vice president for Tech Parks Arizona at the University of Arizona. Stewart is president & CEO of the UA Tech Park at Rita Road and the UA Tech Park at The Bridges. She is also president of the University of Arizona... Read More →

Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:15pm MST
Breakout F

Concurrent