Technology Commercialization and Investment Forum 2004

Oct 13-14 2004
Suntec Singapore International Exhibition & Convention Centre @ Global Entrepolis

Organized by NUS Industry & Technology Relations Office (ILO) and NUS Venture Support (NVS), representing NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore

More information on Global Entrepolis 2004 can be found at www.globalentrepolis.com

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Overview

Technology Commercialization and Investment Forum (TCIF) 2004 is a platform for international participants interested in the commercialization of early-stage technology to meet, exchange ideas and initiate discussions for new deals. Potential licensors (institutional technology owners or technology transfer professionals and technology companies) as well as business angels and VCs interested in acquiring technologies or investing in university-linked startups would benefit from this Forum acquiring technologies.

Following the plenary talks, breakout seminars will continue discussing the ideas brought up in the plenary presentations, in greater depth and within a more interactive environment.

TCIF 2004 will address three main themes related to commercializing and investing in technology: Funding Technology-based Start-ups, Technology Commercialization in the Asia-Pacific, Transferring Early-stage Technology from Institutions to Markets

Forum Program

Day 1 (Oct 13 2004)

Plenary Session 1: Foundations for Technology Commercialization and Investment (Part 1) 0900-1030h Meeting Room 301
0900-0905h	Welcome and Introduction
0905-0930h	Infrastructure for Technology Commercialization and Investment: Current Status and Future Plans of Singapore as an IP Marketplace	Christopher TAN Asst Head, Intellectual Property Strategic Business Unit, Economic Development Board, Singapore
0930-1000h	Policies for University-Industry Cooperation to Commercialize University Technology in Japan (tentative)
1000-1030h	Role of Universities in Creating and Commercializing Intellectual Property – the NUS Enterprise Ecosystem	Jacob C.H. PHANG CEO, NUS Enterprise, National University of Singapore, Singapore
1030-1100h	Tea Break & Networking
Plenary Session 2: Foundations for Technology Commercialization and Investment (Part 2) 1100-1230h Meeting Room 301
1100-1130h	Overview of IP Protection in China	Ai-Leen LIM Partner Colin Ng & Partners, Hong Kong
1130-1200h	Innovation Infrastructure for Technology Commercialization in Taiwan	LIU Shang-Jyh Director Institute of Technology Law, Taiwan
1200-1230h	Recent IP Developments in Singapore	TAN Tee Jim, SC Head, Intellectual Property and Technology Allen & Gledhill, Singapore
1230-1400h	Lunch & Networking
Plenary Session 3: Commercializing Early-stage Technology 1400-1530h Meeting Room 301
1400-1445h	The Role of Business Schools in Commercializing Institutional and SME Technology	Patrick TURNER Director, Int'l Centre for Entrepreneurship, INSEAD, Singapore & France
1445-1530h	Starting up Biotechnology-related Companies: Perspectives from Asia and the US	Howard W. CALIFANO Consulting Director EDB Investments Pte Ltd, Singapore
1530-1600h	Tea Break & Networking
Plenary Session 4: Funding Technology-based Start-ups 1600-1730h Meeting Room 301
1600-1645h	Cost of Capital – How Much Equity Should I Give Up?	Douglas ABRAMS Managing Director Parallax Capital, Singapore
1645-1730h	Firewood in Winter – Corporate Finance 101 for Emerging Companies	WONG Taur-Jiun Adjunct Lecturer, SMU; Associate, Stamford Law Corporation, Singapore
Global Book Launch: “Taking Research to Market: How to Build and Invest in Successful University Spinouts” Edited by Dr Kenny Tang, CFA, Ajay Vohora and Lord Roger Freeman 1730-1800h Meeting Room 301

 

Day 2 (Oct 14 2004)

 

	Concurrent Seminars
	AM1: Transferring Technology from Institutions to Markets 0900-1230h Meeting Room 307		AM2 Asia-Pacific Perspectives in Technology Commercialization 0900-1230h Meeting Room 314
0900-0945h	Setting up an Institutional Technology Transfer Office	CHOU Siaw Kiang Vice-Dean (External & Industry Relations, Engineering and Founding Director, ILO, NUS, Singapore	Successful Business Development in China	Andrew NG Chief Executive Officer Greater China Consult, Singapore
0945-1030h	Applying ‘Best Practices” in Institutional Technology Transfer – Theory vs. Practice	Caroline BRUCE Associate Director Int'l Business Development University Industry Liaison Office, Univ of British Columbia, Canada	Korea's 'iPARK' Support Model – Localised Export Promotion for Korean ICT Enterprises	Bob CHUA Chief Executive Director iPark, Singapore
1030-1100h	Tea Break & Networking
1100-1145h	Pre-Seed Venture Funding as a Vehicle for Bringing Institutional Technology to Market: The Uniseed Experience	Bruce BAYLEY Director Commercialisation and Commercial Strategy, University of Melbourne, Australia	Commercializing Technology in Japan: Challenges and Opportunities	CHEE Chun Woei Founder and CEO Intelleigen Pte Ltd, Singapore
1145-1230h	Panel Discussion and Q&A		Panel Discussion and Q&A
1230-1400h	Lunch & Networking
	PM1 Commercializing Early-Stage Technology 1400-1615h Meeting Room 307		PM2 Funding Technology-based Startups 1400-1615h Meeting Room 314
1400-1445h	Incubation and Other Support Infrastructure for Technology Start-ups	Cathy R. PARK Managing Director BioVenture Centre Ptd. Ltd, Singapore	IP Protection and its Impact on Valuation	Ian FOK Partner Rodyk & Davidson, Singapore
1445-1530h	How Much Is Early-Stage Technology Worth - Valuation of Institutional Technology	KEOY Soo Earn Partner Pricewaterhouse Cooper, Singapore	10 Tips and Entrepreneur Needs to Know	Kenny TANG Founder and CEO Oxbridge Capital, United Kingdom
1530-1615h	How Good is Your Patent? – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Patent Claims	SOH Kar Liang Director Ella Cheong Spruson & Ferguson, Singapore	Panel Discussion & Q&A
1615-1700h	Tea Break & Networking

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