2009 Expo At-A-Glance

Tuesday, November 3
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Facility Tours
9:00 - 10:30 p.m.	International Business Showcase: Israel's Innovative Business Showcase
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Michigan Emerging Biosciences Showcase
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Business Partnering Meetings
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Legislative Policy Town Hall
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.	Networking Break
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Opening Reception-"Legislator of the Year Award", Exhibit Hall & Innovator Gallery Open
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.	CEO Dinner Forum (Networking, Dinner, Discussion)
Wednesday, November 4
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Networking Breakfast and Poster Session - Exhibit Hall
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.	Expo Welcome
9:15 - 10:10 a.m.	Hot Innovations
10:10 - 10:30 a.m.	Networking Break - Exhibit Hall
10:30 - 11:30 p.m.	Concurrent Track Sessions: R&D, Medical Affairs & Markets, Emerging Business, Manufacturing
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Concurrent Track Sessions: R&D, Medical Affairs & Markets, Emerging Business, Manufacturing
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lunch - Exhibit Hall & Poster Session
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Keynote Address: Dr. Robert Fischell, Chairman & Founder, Svelte Medical Systems "Innovator of the Year" and "Good to Great Awards"
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Workshops: Reimbursement & CMS Policies, FDA & European Regulatory Changes, Strategies for Innovation, ABC's of Device Manufacturing
3:30 - 3:45 p.m.	Networking Break - Exhibit Hall
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.	Workshops cont'd.
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.	Closing Reception

*Program subject to change

What attendees thought:

"I originally planned to attend just the first day. I enjoyed the conference so much that next year I plan to attend both days!"

"I found the tours to be especially helpful, and the showcase allowed us to find a supplier who will help us."

"I met with many talented people over the two-day period. I believe it was well worth my time to attend."

"I really enjoyed the people and the chance to network"

“Seemed like there was great synergy between participants and exhibitors alike. Track sessions were well prepared and delivered useful information.”

"I thought the programs were VERY informative..."

"...far exceeded my expectations!"