4th Annual Bioinspiration Conference

Start: 
Wed, 2013/11/06 - Thu, 2013/11/07
Location: 
San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

2013/09/03 updated with latest agenda information and pricing ($100 off until September 13th)

Since 2009, leading industry, academic and biomimicry practitioners have convened at the world-famous San Diego Zoo to be immersed in nature. At the 4th Annual Bioinspiration Conference, we will continue our collaborative journey bridging natural discovery with development, financing, and business licensing.

We invite you to apply here. Conference registration rates are $795-$895 per attendee.

Program Overview 

Themed ‘Accelerating Development of Nature’s Solutions,’ this two-day event will highlight commercial pathways for nature-inspired innovation.  Conference sessions will blend keynotes, plant and animal experiences, panel discussions, and immersive Zoo breakout design tracks. Sessions will be jointly held at the San Diego Zoo and Prado Ballroom in Balboa Park.

Wednesday, November 6
7 a.m.: Registration Open
7-8 a.m.: Breakfast & Networking
8 a.m.-noon: Plenary Session: Nature-Inspired Innovation, Past & Future
Noon-1 p.m.: Lunch & Networking
1-3 p.m.: Plenary Session: Entrepreneurial Perspectives & Case Examples
3-5 p.m.: Zoo Breakout Design Tracks
5-7 p.m.: Networking Reception       

Thursday, November 7
7 a.m.: Registration Open
7-8 a.m.: Breakfast & Networking
8 a.m.-noon: Plenary Session: Funding Models & Economic Potential
Noon-1 p.m.: Lunch & Networking
1-3 p.m.: Plenary Session: Corporate Adoption of Bioinspiration
3-5 p.m.: Closing Reception

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Chris Garvin, Partner, Terrapin Bright Green
  • Jennifer Walter, Manager of Product Communications, Sprint
  • Dr. Ashok Goel, Co-Director, Center for Biologically Inspired Design, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Dr. Larry Weiss, Founder and Chief Scientist, Cleanwell
  • Dr. Lynn Reaser, Chief Economist, PLNU FBEI and Chief Economist, California State Controller’s Council of Economic Advisors
  • Dr. Thomas Speck, Professor and Director of Botanical Gardens, University of Freiburg, Germany
  • Jane Fulton Suri, Partner and Chief Creative Officer, IDEO
  • Jay Harman, CEO, PAX Water Technologies
  • Mark Spiecker, CEO, Sharklet Technologies
  • Michael Taylor, Principal Researcher, Steelcase
  • Michael Rondelli, Director, Technology Transfer and Commercialization, San Diego State University
  • Mikhail Davis, Director of Restorative Enterprise, Interface
  • Paula Brock, Chief Financial Officer, San Diego Zoo Global
  • Pete Foley, Associate Director of Behavioral and Innovation Science, Procter & Gamble
  • Shawn Parr, Guvner and CEO, Bulldog Drummond
  • Simon Tribelhorn, Managing Director, Liechtenstein Bankers Association

Additional speaker, sponsor, and program information coming soon!

 

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