TBED Practitioners Gather in Columbus

In less than a week, about 300 professionals, stakeholders, policymakers, and others working to encourage economic prosperity through science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship will gather in Columbus to hear and share the latest news, trends and advancements at the SSTI Annual Conference. It is fitting that the conference is being held in Columbus this year, as the city itself is being recognized for its activity and growth. Columbus recently was named by Money magazine as the Best in the Midwest in their Best Big Cities ranking. It also placed first in the Midwest for visitor satisfaction and in the top 10 overall, according to another recent survey.

Come see what all the buzz is about and join us as we explore Innovation with Purpose: Shaping Future Opportunities, our theme for this year’s conference. We’re excited to be working with Ohio State University and Rev1 Ventures, our hosts of this year’s conference. Rev1 President and CEO Tom Walker will be on hand to tell you exactly why Columbus was named the fastest-growing city in the country for startup activity and Matt McNair, VP of economic and corporate engagement in the technology commercialization office of OSU, will be there to welcome you as well. We will also explore a host of issues including higher ed in TBED, innovative funding mechanisms, clusters and innovation networks, and we will hear from Ross Baird, CEO of Village Capital on the “Innovation Blindspot” in his keynote address. Be a part of the buzz; it’s not too late to register!