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“The Conference & Expo was excellent. I was able to introduce a new company and its products, as well as connect with lots of people I knew over the years and also meet new folks. I was very pleased with our booth location at a corner on the inside main aisle. Overall, our positive results far exceeded our expectations!”

Steve Keough
Phillips Co.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 • MINNEAPOLIS, MN

This is the 10th ANNIVERSARY
of the Conference & Expo

PREMIER SPONSORS:

Overview & Highlights

Conference Overview

Advancing Medical Technology
Join medical technology professionals from around the globe at the 10th Annual LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo in Minnesota, the epicenter of medical device innovation. This year's Conference will bring the medical technology community together to share vital resources, practices, and information on the shifting commercialization landscape.

What You Will Learn
Industry experts will share the knowledge, resources, and practices you need to innovate more effectively, meet evolving clinical and customer needs, and better position your business to succeed.

Why Minnesota?
Minnesota is the global center for medical technology, boasting a robust infrastructure of supporting organizations, advanced academic institutions, and an active entrepreneurial community.

Our state is home to international headquarters or major facilities for 3M, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, Mayo Clinic, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, and many other world leaders in medical technology research and development. In total, Minnesota has over 400 FDA-registered medical device companies and the highest medical device employment density in the United States.

2011 Conference Highlights

Exhibit Hall

Nearly 200 organizations will be represented in the Exhibit Hall to showcase their diverse expertise. This is a great opportunity to make valuable business connections and build your network with industry leaders.

Facility Tours

The journey from idea to implementation has many stops – research labs to clinical testing to manufacturing. The LifeScience Alley Conference gives you the opportunity to tour world-renowned medical care and technology facilities.

Innovation &
Collaboration Center
In the Exhibit Hall

The Innovation & Collaboration Center encourages private business meetings and networking during the day.

Spotlight Theater
In the Exhibit Hall

9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Discover cutting edge medical device technologies in the Spotlight Theater. New Technology Showcase organizations will be presenting their technology in this part of the Exhibit Hall throughout the day.

IP Corner
In the Exhibit Hall

9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Learn from our panel of experts, as they discuss the best ways in which to protect your intellectual property.

International Alley
In the Exhibit Hall

The International Alley showcases companies and organizations from around the world.

Closing Reception
In the Exhibit Hall

4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Continue your networking in the Exhibit Hall where you are encouraged to engage with fellow medical technology industry members to collaborate on ideas and resources.

New Technology Showcase
In the Exhibit Hall

The New Technology Showcase provides valuable exposure for established and emerging organizations with novel medical technologies representing a significant market impact.

Alley Institute Student Research Poster Session
In the Exhibit Hall

The Alley Institute Student Research Poster Session showcases academic research in "life science-related" fields from colleges, universities, and technology campuses across the region.