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.
9th Annual Conference & Expo - Health Tomorrow
December 10, 2010
Minneapolis Convention Center
This is the largest gathering of life science leaders in the Upper Midwest with 1,500 - 2,000over 1,600 attendees expected, representing the medical device, biopharma, pharmaceutical, health care, food and nutrition, agricultural and industrial biotechnology, and renewable energy sectors. In 2009, attendees hailed from 33 states, 8 countries, and over 600 organizations, and similar representation is expected in 2010. The conference will feature 3 keynote addresses, 14 seminars, New Technology Showcase, Juried Poster Session, Collaboration & Innovation Center, and an expanded exhibit hall featuring the Spotlight Theater and a Closing Networking Reception. 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 2010 - Call for Applications
LifeScience Alley will be accepting applications for the 2010 New Technology Showcase now through June 30, 2010. Download the application below. When completed, submit to Ryan Baird, Communications Manager, LifeScience Alley, at 
or fax to (952) 542-3088.
New Technology Showcase Application 2010 - Word
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.
Application coming soon
10th 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 2011 MedTech Investing Conference will be held at the Graves 601 Hotel, in downtown Minneapolis, May 2011. Please visit IBF's website for more details.
Sponsorship
IBF Conferences handles all facets of sponsorship. Please contact Craig Simak at 
.