B2B Program
Friday, April 21
Great Hall BC, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
(All times are CDT — schedule and location subject to change)
7:30 - 8:30am
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Breakfast(included with registration) |
8:30 - 9:30am
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Welcome and Opening Keynote (Found in translation: A vision scientist’s journey)Dr. Graves narrates the ever-evolving path of a vision scientist. Keynote speaker: Adrienne Graves, PhD |
9:30 - 10am |
Networking break |
10 - 11am
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11 - 11:30am |
Networking break |
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Funding
Hear from industry insiders as they share insights and tips for generating funding. Topics will cover how to create a “pitch deck” for your product, the role of startup accelerators and the perspective of venture capital. Session chairs: Speakers: Q&A Discussion Panel: Raising early-stage funds |
12:30 - 1:30pm
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Networking lunch: Tabletop discussionsEngage with session speakers to discuss program topics. (Lunch included with registration) |
1:30 - 2:30pm
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When and how to interact with the regulatorsLearn from the regulators- Gain insights on how to handle interactions and timing with the regulators, followed by a moderated Q&A. Topics include early-stage meetings, combination products and Genus decision. Session chairs: Speakers: Q&A Discussion
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2:30 - 3pm |
Networking break
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3 - 4pm
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Personal stories from startups
Join this 'fireside chat' to hear from industry leaders as they discuss their experiences working in startups and getting started on the commercialization pipeline. Topics include:
Session chairs: Speakers: |
4 - 4:30pm |
Networking break
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4:30 - 6pm
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Eye PitchIf you have an entrepreneurial mindset and little to no experience moving an idea forward through the pipeline, this session is for you. Learn how to successfully navigate through unknown territory. Presenters will be selected in a competitive process to present pitches. Expert feedback by specialists in the eye and vision space will be provided at the end of each presentation. The session ends in a Q&A with the expert panelists. This is your opportunity to learn from the best. Session chairs: Pitch reviewers and panelists: Pitches:
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6 - 7pm
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Networking hour/Eye Pitch postersNetwork with your peers while perusing additional poster “pitches” during this closing reception. The session ends in a Q&A with the expert panelists. Poster reviewer: Poster presentations:
(Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres included with registration) |