Colorado Tech Week to Showcase Innovation Through Series of Statewide Events

Technology's life-enhancing potential is infinite - and Colorado is on the cutting edge of the latest revolution. The Office of Economic Development and International Trade is sponsoring a weeklong schedule of events to support the industry inspired by nature and fueled by innovation. This statewide calendar showcases technological breakthroughs with five days of demonstrations and events. Join us and celebrate Colorado's position as a leader in the next phase of global development.

An exciting event like this would not be possible without the continued collaboration of our sponsors.  We would like to thank Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and w3w3 Media Network for their support of Colorado Tech Week. 

Below is a list of scheduled events.  For more information or to register, go to www.ColoradoTechWeek.com:

Monday, October 17th

9:30am IBM Tour - The October 17th Special-Edition Esprit Tour, done in conjunction with Colorado Technology Week, will showcase the Printing Systems Division and its 1,200 page-per-minute production printer and applications. Additionally, there will be a special RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) presentation featuring a discussion of how this technology will change the world of retailing.

5:30pm International Reception - SOLD OUT

6:30pm CTCF/Kids Tech - The 5th Annual CTCF Tech Leader's Fun-Raising Dinner will be a dinner like you've never experienced before! Join Colorado's leading executives as they serve-up food and frivolity to bridge the technology gap for Colorado's children. Proceeds from this event benefit KidsTek, CTCF's award-winning technology education program.

Tuesday, October 18th

7:30am CTEK - In partnership with Colorado's Tech Week, in one comprehensive forum, the State of Capital will demystify the complex array of changing trends among the various sources of capital in Colorado. Featuring key representatives from VC firms, angel investors, banks, SBA lenders, government loans, SBIR's, corporate investing arms, and local Colorado companies that have successfully navigated the financial landscape, the State of Capital will guide entrepreneurs and investors through financing forecasts, trends, sources of capital, and strategic fit.

9:00am Colorado Science Forum - The Colorado Science Forum is a new alliance of scientific institutions and research-based industries. Leaders at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, joined by other science leaders from across the state, have been working toward the development of this new alliance. The Forum's mission is to advocate for science and scientific research as a means of improving our lives and enhancing Colorado's position as a national leader in the quest for new knowledge and technologies.

12:30pm The Business Incubator - In a casual luncheon setting in the incubator training room, moderator John Sluder will facilitate a roundtable discussion with representatives from Western Colorado companies whose products and services are technology-based or whose internal operating processes are heavily impacted by technology. The forum will examine the impact of technology on a broad range of current and future business issues including: product competitiveness and speed to market; oganizational structure and enterprise processes, cost structure and competitive pricing; lean manufacturing processes and other topics raised by the forum participants.

3:30pm The Rise of the Cable Industry and Its Future - This seminar, co-hosted by the Cable Center and the Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications Program, will examine the success story behind the rise of the cable industry, draw lessons from those accomplishments, and look ahead at future challenges and opportunities. In examining the industry's rise, we will bring together a number of individuals who played critical roles in developing the relevant regulatory regime, forging new cable programming networks, and pioneering the industry's business model. Looking ahead, we will discuss the emerging industry structure and the challenges of a landscape marked by technological change. Finally, we will also examine a looming question for the State of Colorado-how the consolidation of cable companies outside Colorado will affect its ability to continue its role as a cable hub.

Wednesday, October 19th

7:30am RFID Breakfast - How can you achieve the potential business benefits from RFID? Must you comply with a retail or government mandate, or are there real opportunities to gain from your investment? Can you reduce pipeline inventories, reduce retailer charge backs for shortages, reduce operating costs, and improve service? Can you track and secure assets properly, automate inspections, prevent counterfeiting, keep your manufacturing lines running, and guarantee suitable conditions for production and transportation of goods?

The answer to these questions is a clear YES. ROI on RFID can come in many forms. Join the Colorado RFID Alliance (CORFIDA) on October 19th to hear successful stories first-hand from end users who have deployed RFID. As part of the Colorado Tech Week, CORFIDA welcomes an industry keynote speaker and several end users to share their business cases.

9:00am PRSA - Join other communications professionals for THE technology presentation of the year. Brian Vogt kicks off the day's informational sessions with a discussion around the breakfast table about how technology is impacting the state's economy.

9:00am SBIR Proposal Workshop - SBIR/STTR funding is government R&D funding that requires no repayment, no equity dilution and no "external control". In 2002, Colorado companies won over $78 million in SBIR/STTR funding of the $1.3 Billion available for SBIR/STTRs, making us the 5th most productive SBIR/STTR state. This workshop is intended to help you compete for a share of the $1.6 Billion available for 2004 and to help us move Colorado up in the overall SBIR/STTR funding pool.

11:00am ISSA - The October luncheon is again at Bambino's at the Corner of Platte and Circle, and is sponsored by Teros, (www.teros.com) Inc. which provides application security devices that work in conjunction with network firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) to reduce web application vulnerability.

1:00pm PRAC-TECH-CON - Improve efficiency and your bottom line by learning about the latest technological innovations for your business. Many businesses struggle to stay ahead of the curve - this one-day afternoon event is packed with overviews of the latest innovations and cool products. It's geared toward those with an interest in technology, but aren't "tech geeks". Representatives from many companies will be on hand to demonstrate their products, there will be a tour of Qwest's National Network Operations facility, and the afternoon will wrap up with a networking reception.

1:00pm Colorado's Changing Energy Technologies - As part of Colorado's 2005 Tech Week, the Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) will hold an afternoon energy forum on October 19th at the State Capitol in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. The forum's theme is "Colorado's Changing Energy Technologies". The event's topics include discussions on alternative fuels, ethanol production, hydrogen production, fuel cell technology and applications, and will showcase energy technology applications on the west steps of the State Capitol.

2:00pm e-Gov: What's in it for you? - The Pueblo Technology Alliance's vision is to establish partnerships with, provide guidance to, and assist other Southern Colorado organizations, businesses, and community members with technology. Thier goal to help these entities understand and use technology to its full potential. Our primary focus is on the application of technology in our community.

Thursday, October 20th

7:00am Rocky Mountain Information Management Association:
8:00 - Rick E. Rokosz, Senior Manger, Strategy, Technology and Governance, Lockheed Martin Company
8:45 - J. Kevin Marlatt, Computer Magnet Director, Denver Public Schools
10:00 - Matt Fangman, Microsoft / Vista - Microsoft's new operating system
10:45 - John Heckers, Denver Business Journal

7:30am IT Security in a Post 9/11 World - Security threats bombard our enterprise everyday. Data is only second in importance to our customers. During this security update, you will learn about the latest security threats jeopardizing the way you deliver on brand promise, learn mitigation strategies that will help protect your enterprise, and hear from three of the industries foremost individuals on security.

7:30am BioTechnology & BioInformatics Symposium - The symposium's objective is to showcase research and development activities in:
* Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, and
* Biotechnology
* Impacts of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and to promote future interdisciplinary activity and research in these areas.

8:30am The Northeast Colorado Rural Issues Forum - Multiple workshop addressing the needs of the Northeast Corridor, including: Distance Learning; Education; Healthcare; Telemedicine; and Economic Development. Keynote speaker will be State Representative-Elect Cory Gardner.

11:30am AeA, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp, Peak Venture Group Luncheon

2:45pm Colorado Photonic Industry Association - Optics and Photonics at Lockheed Martin. This is a secured facility and advanced registration is required. Please RSVP to photonics@earthlink.net with full name, name of organization and citizenship status. US Citizens and foreign nationals with a green card must register no later than Monday, October 17, 2005. All US Citizens must present a photo ID at the gate. Non-US Citizens with a green card must present their card.

4:30pm CSIA DEMOGala - The CSIA DEMOGala is an evening event on Thursday, October 20, 2005. The showcase of technology and a reception are scheduled from 4:30 - 6:45 p.m. The dinner event (including the keynote address from Meg Whitman, president/CEO of eBay) will be held from 7 - 9 p.m. Additional time for guests to continue seeing the technology showcase will be offered from 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday, October 21st

8:30am IEEE - A showcase of Leading research, innovative company developments and contemporary engineering issues, including energy quantum computing, aerospace, and an outlook for technology jobs in Colorado.

9:00am CIT - This seminar focuses on corporate responsibilities for preparedness by outlining essential crisis management and business continuity standards, key legal and compliance requirements, and defining effective preparedness strategies. Experts on terrorism, corporate crisis management, and operating business executives will discuss current preparedness and crisis management practices. Legal experts will outline liability concerns and corporate compliance issues. Homeland security officials will survey preparedness assistance resources and discuss the role of employees in the preparedness equation.

10:00am Burlington Ag-Technology Event - The public will be invited to participate in the presentation by the local FFA High School Chapter, the CSU Golden Plains Area Extension Agronomist and local implement dealers on "The Impacts of Technology in Agriculture."
- New and old tractors will be on display
- Efficiency
- Comparison of crop production/size/yields, etc.

11:30am CXO Lunch -SOLD OUT

5:00pm Blogging Party - This is a great way to complete the best high-tech week of the year. Starting about 5:00pm at the w3w3® Network Center you are invited to a party...a Blogging Party. Whether you are novice and completely in the dark about this new media or somewhat of an expert, you'll enjoy and benefit from this event.

For more information or to register, go to www.ColoradoTechWeek.com.