Agenda 2009

Tuesday, May 12

11:00 am
Registration Opens

12:00 pm
Luncheon Reception & Networking

12:15 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
David J. Brophy Ph.D., Professor of Finance, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

12:30-1:30 pm
Opening Keynote Address: Jonathan Seelig, Managing Director, Globespan Capital Partners

1:50-2:50 pm
Panel: The Future of Healthcare: The Impact of the Stimulus Package, Healthcare Investment Opportunities, and Policy Changes
Panelists:
Gilbert S. Omenn, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Human Genetics, Public Health and Computational Medicine, University of Michigan
Peter Shagory, Partner, Baird Venture Partners
Nicole Vitullo, Partner, Domain Associates
Moderator: Tim Petersen, Managing Director, Arboretum Ventures

Company Presentations – Life Sciences
Company Presentations – IT/Technology

2:50-3:10 pm – Break

3:10-4:10 pm
Panel: The Changing Landscape for Venture Investing: Both Good News and Bad News for Entrepreneurs
The venture capital industry is in the midst of seismic change driven by historically challenged capital markets. Venture firms are revisiting their strategies, positioning and operating models. The panel will discuss these trends and the impact they have on entrepreneurs.
Panelists:
Lon H. H. Chow, General Partner, Apex Venture Partners
John Gardner, Partner, Nokia Growth Partners
Ned Hill, Managing Director, DFJ Mercury
John Rice, Ph.D., Managing Partner, Triathlon Medical Ventures
Moderator: Matthew B. McCall, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Portage

Company Presentations – Life Sciences
Company Presentations – IT/Technology/AgBio/Cleantech

4:10-4:30 pm – Break

4:30-5:30 pm
Panel: Venture Capital: Managing Industry Changes
This panel of seasoned venture capitalists will address reactions by venture capital firms and the investment industry to the recent economic crisis and its effects on startups raising rounds. In addition it will discuss thoughts on dealing with poor IPO/M&A markets, trends with small/large vs. specialist/underserved focused funds, and the current fundraising climate for venture capitalists.
Panelists:
John Banta, CEO & Managing Director, IllinoisVentures, LLC
Blair Garrou, Managing Director, DFJ Mercury
Armando Pauker, General Partner, Apex Venture Partners
Rodrigo Prudencio, Partner, Nth Power
Moderator: Tony Grover, Managing Director, RPM Ventures

4:30-5:30 pm
Panel: Substantive Different Ways to Think About Financing Business
Presented by Pepper Hamilton
Panelists:
Thomas C. Kinnear, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Michael P. Kurek, Partner, Biotechnology Business Consultants LLC
Greg Main, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Moderator: Michael Staebler, Partner, Pepper Hamilton

5:30 pm – Evening Cocktail Reception

6:30 pm
Networking Dinner Reception & Guest Speaker Coach Lloyd Carr, Associate Athletic Director and Former Head Football Coach, University of Michigan
University of Michigan Ross School of Business located in the heart of the U-M campus

8:00 pm – Adjourn


Wednesday, May 13

7:45 am – Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:15-9:15 am
Keynote Address: Douglass Given, MD, PhD, Investment Partner, Bay City Capital

9:45-10:45 am
Panel: Cross-Border Investing, Capital Sourcing and Deal Syndication - Partnering with Canadian VCs and Investors
This panel will seek to provide an overview of the Canadian VC landscape with particular focus on the strong technology and life sciences sectors. The recently created Blackberry Partners Fund is a forward-thinking VC fund which leverages the iconic Blackberry brand and accesses the world's leading wireless and mobile technology centers. Lumira Capital represents one of North America's leading and top-performing life sciences funds. TD Capital Private Equity is one of North America's leading fund managers. Experienced legal firms such as Miller Canfield - with full service offices in both the US and Canada - will provide invaluable advice to firms wishing to engage a cross-border practice. Partners are much closer than they appear. Think Canada!
Panelists:
Ian Carew, Vice President, TD Capital Private Equity Investors
Marc Faucher, Partner, Blackberry Partners Fund and JLA Ventures
Jeffrey LaBine, Principal, Miller Canfield
Peter van der Velden, President and CEO, Lumira Capital
Moderator: Sunil Sharma, Director of International Relations, Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association and Senior Trade Commissioner for Venture Capital, Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Presenting Companies – Life Sciences
Presenting Companies – Energy

10:45-11:00 am – Break

11:00 am-12:00 pm
Panel: Venture Capital: Understanding the Role of Government Spending in the Nurturing of American Growth Sectors
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 injected unprecedented levels of taxpayer funding into the American economy. President Obama's new budget proposal promises additional federal investment now and throughout his current term in office. What are the implications for American businesses, particularly developing industries, in light of the governments ramped up spending cycle?  How will federal agencies and state governments allocate these funds? Which industries will benefit? This panel will explore these topics and more during a highly relevant discussion of the government's efforts to foster economic opportunity and drive long-term growth in Michigan and across the country. 
Panelists:
Amy Banninga, Economic Recovery Coordinator, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
John Neis, Managing Director, Venture Investors
Rob Seidman, Principal, Capital Bridge Consulting
Nick Tzitzon, Government Policy Advisor, Dykema
Moderator: Theresa Carroll, Partner, Dykema

Presenting Companies – Life Sciences
Presenting Companies – IT/Technology

12:00-1:00 pm – Networking Lunch Reception

1:15-2:15 pm
Panel: VC Myth Busters: Tips, War Stories & Lessons Learned
This outstanding panel of Venture Capitalists from across the U.S., representing diverse industry sectors, will offer their insights on the challenges of building valuable companies. The panel will seek to dispel some of the myths on how to attract venture funding and what VCs are looking for. Additionally, tips and lessons learned will be shared from prior successes, failures and portfolio companies effectively navigating the current recession.
Panelists:
George Arida, Managing Director, Venture Investors LLC
Albert Kim, Ph.D., Vice President Technology, Investor Growth Capital U.S.
Beau Laskey, Managing Director, Steamboat Ventures
Alain Rothstein, Principal, Vicente Capital Partners
Moderator: Jeff Bocan, Managing Director, Beringea

2:15-3:00 pm – Closing Reception