March 2-5th, 2009 is the annual RISE Austin event. RISE stands for Relationship and Information Series for Entrepreneurs. There are information sessions from such great Austin entrepreneurs as Nav Sooch, Clayton Christopher, Roy and Bertrand Sosa, and John Mackey. Not only is the event packed with incredible talent, it is also free!
Rather than create a packed ballroom style of event, RISE sessions are held in locations all over Austin. Not only can you find great sessions that are close to you, but since the event is distributed you will find smaller and more focused sessions where you can really interact with the speaker and your peers. You must register in advance to attend these sessions. For instance Melissa Anthony’s (of anthonyBarnum PR) session on Ultimate Media Training is already full.
There are some keynote sessions too. Roy Spence will be doing the opening keynote on Monday at 7pm at GSD&M, and John Mackey is on tap for the closing keynote on Thursday at 6:30pm at the Bob Bullock. Check out all the sessions on the website, and you will find more great stuff than you have time to attend.
I’d be very happy if my room and session was filled as well.
http://www.riseaustin.org/Session.aspx?Session=aa6a977b-312e-4e10-b960-9b9800d97f1f
Topic: Strategic Management of IP – Licenses and Patents as Building Blocks for High-Technology Companies
Objective:
To explore the topic of building a high-technology company on the basis of a combination of licenses and patents.
Presentation will look at the offensive and defensive aspects of these essential corporate assets.
I appreciate the opportunity. Thanks.