Conferences
LifeScience Alley hosts two annual conferences: the LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo, and the MedTech Investing Conference. The Conference & Expo takes place in the 4th quarter of each year and the MedTech Investing Conference occurs in May of each year. Both of these conferences are aimed at promoting growth of the life sciences through education, collaboration, and innovation.
8th Annual Conference & Expo - December 9, 2009
Minneapolis Convention Center
This is the largest gathering of life science leaders in the Upper Midwest with over 1,600 attendees expected, representing the medical device, biopharma, pharmaceutical, health care, food and nutrition, agricultural and industrial biotechnology, and renewable energy sectors. In 2008, attendees hailed from 27 states and a dozen countries and a similar representation is expected in 2009. The conference will feature 4 keynote addresses, 21 seminars, New Technology Showcase, Juried Poster Session, Legislative Hearing, Collaboration & Innovation Center, and an exhibit hall featuring a Networking Reception and over 160 displays. Attendance is open to all industry professionals. For more information and to register, visit www.lifesciencealleyconference.org
For Sponsorship, Exhibit Space, or Conference Guide Advertising information, visit the official Conference & Expo website. Members interested in exhibiting at the Annual Conference & Expo are eligible for display discounts through Nimlok Minnesota.
New Technology Showcase 2009 - Call for Applications
LifeScience Alley will be accepting applications for the 2009 New Technology Showcase now through June 26, 2009. Download the application in the desired format below. When completed, submit to Ryan Baird, Communications Manager, LifeScience Alley, at 
or fax to (952) 542-3088.
New Technology Showcase Application 2009 - Word
New Technology Showcase Application 2009 - Writable PDF
Alley Institute Student Research Poster Session - Call for Applications
The Alley Institute Student Research Alley spotlights research in the life sciences. Undergraduate and technical, graduate, and professional students engaged in life sciences education at public & private colleges & universities and technology campuses across the region are invited to apply. Submission deadline is November 16, 2009. Please direct questions to Larry Kuusisto, PhD, VP of Education, at 
or (952) 746-3817.
Student Research Alley Application - Word
Student Research Alley Application - Writable PDF
8th Annual MedTech Investing Conference
Every May, LifeScience Alley & International Business Forum (IBF) host the MedTech Investing Conference. The goal of this conference is to create an educational and collaborative forum for emerging medical technology companies and venture capitalists to connect. We bring together expert panelists, speakers, and instructors who are leaders in their field, in order to educate both sides on successfully navigating the process of financing and bringing new medical products / devices to market. The 2009 MedTech Investing Conference will be held at the Graves 601 Hotel, in downtown Minneapolis, May 6-7. Please visit IBF's website for more details.
Sponsorship
IBF Conferences handles all facets of sponsorship. Please contact Craig Simak at 
.