Agenda
October 22 & 23, 2013
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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2012 Agenda
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012
1:00 – 7:30 PM | The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
DUE TO THE FAST PACED AND EVOLVING NATURE OF THE SESSION TOPICS, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR THE MOST UP-T0- DATE PANELISTS/SPEAKERS LIST
REGISTRATION
1:00 p.m. | Grand Ballroom Pre-function Space
OPENING REMARKS
1:30 p.m. | Grand Ballroom
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY 2.0: Growth and Innovation
2 p.m. | Grand Ballroom
From ‘Eds’ to ‘Meds’ to a burgeoning tech scene and a technology astute Mayor, Philadelphia is poised as a major player in the 21st Century innovation economy. Learn the secrets to success and pitfalls to avoid from Philadelphia’s leading institutions, corporations, emerging growth companies and local government.
Panelists:
John Anderson Fry, President, Drexel University
F. William McNabb III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Vanguard
Richard Miller, CEO, Virtua
Edward G. Rendell, News Analyst, NBC, Special Counsel, Ballard Spahr, LLP & Former Governor, Commonwealth of PA
Moderator: Rob Wonderling, President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
NETWORKING
3 p.m. | Grand Ballroom
There will be many opportunities to seek out that company, or investment opportunity in a casual or structured type way through our strategically placed networking sessions throughout the IMPACT Venture Summit.
Why the Philadelphia Region?
3:30 p.m. | Grand Ballroom
Why stay in Philadelphia or even relocate here? Hear from successful companies that have made this region their home.
Panelists:
Adam Aron, CEO & Owner, Philadelphia 76ers
Lars Bjork, CEO, Qliktech
Michael J. Hagan, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board, LifeShield, Inc.
Michael Hamilton, CEO, Renmatix
Moderator: AJ Jordan, Partner, East Central Strategic Growth Markets Leader, Ernst & Young LLP, Chairman, IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic
NETWORKING
4:40 p.m.
DAY ONE CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
5 p.m. | Grand Ballroom
Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution LLC, Co-Founder America Online
In 2011, Steve Case was selected by President Obama to serve as Chairman of the Startup America Partnership, a group that supports young entrepreneurial startup companies.
Listen as Steve, a well-seasoned Entrepreneur, discusses the importance of entrepreneurship in our economy, the impact of government policy, etc. in a fire-side chat.
Moderated by: Matt O’Donnell, Weekday Morning Anchor, 6 ABC Action News
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION
6 p.m. | 10 Arts Lobby Lounge
Mix and mingle with the movers and shakers from the PACT community as we conclude the opening day of IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic
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INVESTOR DINNER (By Invitation Only)
7:30 p.m. | Petite Ballroom and Pavilion Room
Investors, senior business development professionals and a select group of key players in the region will get together for a separate technology and healthcare industries-focused dinner featuring a corporate business development panel for technology.
Panelists:
Matthew Hicks, Sr., Director of Corporate Development, RSA
Robert Pick, SVP Corporate Development, Comcast Corporation, CEO, EdTech
Robert Thomas, Vice President, M&A, IBM
Cherie Whitney, Senior Director, Corporate Development, EMC Corporation
Moderator: Scott Wieler, CEO, Signal Hill
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Healthcare Dinner
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM | The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia and the Crystal Tea Room
REGISTRATION OPENS
7:30 a.m. | Grand Ballroom – Pre-function Space
BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SPEAKER
8 a.m. | Grand Ballroom
Andrea Tantaros, NY Daily News Columnist and Fox News Contributor
Ms. Tantaros is a nationally recognized political commentator and columnist. Our national elections will be decided on November 6th nd Ms. Tantaros will join us to share insights on the winners, losers and the impact to our industry and beyond.
Introduction: Emily Mendell, VP of Communications, National Venture Capital Association
FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
9:45 a.m.
Hear presentations from over 40 of the region’s most promising investment opportunities in three industry-focused tracks
EARLY STAGE
Pavilion Room
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HEALTHCARE
The Reserve
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TECHNOLOGY
Petite Ballroom
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NETWORKING
10:45 a.m.
There will be many opportunities to seek out that company, or investment opportunity in a casual or structured type way through our strategically placed networking sessions throughout the IMPACT Venture Summit.
Industry Track Panel Sessions 1
11:15 a.m.
Early Stage Panel
Pavilion Room
Business Plans that Attract Capital — Turning a Great Idea into a Business:
Every great company starts with a concept which must be developed into a credible business model in order to attract capital. Hear early stage investors and experienced entrepreneurs discuss key elements of a business strategy critical to attracting capital, from investor expectations about product development to proper assessment of a target market and development of projections which are exciting (yet believable!).
Panelists:
Gil Beyda, Founder & Managing Partner, Genacast Ventures
Nathanael V. Lentz, Managing Partner, Osage Partners
Bob Moul, CEO, appRenaissance
Moderator: Andrew Hamilton, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
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HEALTHCARE
The Reserve
Aligning Incentives: Current Health Care Challenges Require a New Game Plan
Imagine a health care environment that values and rewards innovation; where payment is based on long-term outcomes; where innovative therapies improve public health, reduce the burden of disease and ultimately lower costs universally. A panel will discuss the possible obstacles and incentives of launching a product and getting paid for it.
Panelists:
David C. Hastings, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Incyte
Joseph Capper, President & CEO, CardioNet, Inc.
J.John B. Reis, Attorney, Saul Ewing, LLP
Jeff Voigt, Principal, Medical Device Consultants Ridgewood, LLC
Moderator: James A. Datin, EVP and Managing Director of the Deal Team, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
TECHNOLOGY
Petite Ballroom
INVESTOR PANEL
This panel explores the current financing environment for technology companies and will seek to offer insights into company milestones, key and investment terms sought in this environment. The panel will also address what technologies are finding favor with investors today. The panel members represent some of this region’s most successful venture capital, private equity investors, and venture lenders.
Panelists:
Timothy Komada, Managing Partner, Deep Fork Capital
Michael Kopelman, General Partner, Edison Ventures
Philip Moyer, Managing Director Technology, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
Janet Yang, Partner, Novak Biddle Venture Partners
Moderator: Michael Harrington, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
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LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER
12:15 p.m. | Grand Ballroom
Announcement of the Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic Top 100 Winner; and
Keynote Address with:
Joseph Francis (Joe) Buck
Fox Sports, NFL and Major League Baseball Announcer
Come hear Joe fresh off the World Series and halfway through the NFL Schedule
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Featured Company Presentations
2:15 p.m.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Pavilion Room
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HEALTHCARE
The Reserve
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TECHNOLOGY
Petite Ballroom
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Networking
3:15 p.m.
Industry Track Panel Sessions 2
3:45 p.m.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Pavilion Room
Energy and the Future: Clean, Dirty or Somewhere in the Middle?
Join our panel of experts representing a wide variety of energy fuels as they debate the future of US and international energy and its implications on the cleantech world.
Panelists:
Greg Driscoll, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Blaschak Coal Corporation
Ray Henger, Chief Financial Officer, OwnEnergy Inc.
Noel Leeson, President and COO, Power+Energy
Dean W. Musser PE, President & CEO, Tangent Energy Solutions
Moderator: Thomas P. Dwyer, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
HEALTHCARE
The Reserve
Health Care Giants — Navigating the Challenges Ahead
Four health care trend-setters join for a rapid fire interactive debate on the industry’s hot-button issues. Our powerhouse panel will share insights on surviving — and thriving — in a challenging environment.
Panelists
David P. Holveck, President, CEO, Board of Director, Endo Health Solutions Inc.
Joseph W. Kaufmann, President and CEO, Kensey Nash Corporation
Brian Lobley, SVP Marketing and Consumer Business, Independence Blue Cross
Joseph M. Mahady, Former Senior Vice President, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Moderator: J. Kevin Buchi, Vice President, Divisional, Teva Pharmaceuticals and Former CCEO/Director, Cephalon Inc
TECHNOLOGY
Petite Ballroom
War Stories from Tech Titans
CEOs from fast-growing tech companies in the region will share key ingredients for success. They will discuss some of their defining moments in the company’s history, growing pains and how they navigated to very large businesses. This panel discussion will include tactical topics including goal setting, recruiting, financing/pacing and strategy.
Panelists:
Jim Ashton, Managing Director, JA3Partners, LLC
Robert Carr, Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Heartland Payments
Tim Wallace, CEO, iPipeline
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FINAL FEATURED COMPANY PRESENTATIONS
4:45 p.m.
GALA RECEPTION
6 p.m. | Crystal Tea Room | Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square, Philadelphia
Join us at the Crystal Tea Room to celebrate the region’s entrepreneurial spirit as we conclude IMPACT 2012 Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic.
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