Second Annual GRU Innovation Summit Set for October 7th

Press release from the issuing company

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014

Join your colleagues at this exciting conference in Augusta where distinguished speakers in thought leadership will share strategies, trends, and practical advice. Learn new ways to think about the future as you network with industry colleagues and leading innovators that can help you capitalize on the latest and greatest innovations. 

Tuesday, October 7th

8: a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Kroc Center  

1833 Broad St
Augusta, GA

Keynote Speakers 

  • Dr. Dirk Brown, founder of Pandoodle, a digital technology company, is the summit's keynote speaker. His presentation, The Pandoodle Story, will begin at 10:30 a.m.

  • Dr. Mimi Healy, CEO of LaserGen, a biotechnology company focused on commercializing new technologies for DNA sequencing, will speak about Serial Entrepreneurship - Scraped Knuckles and Bruises...and Fun, during lunch at 12:15.

The day will end with a "shark tank" featuring innovation pitches, followed by a mocktail reception. 

For the complete agenda, or to register, visit www.gru.edu/oic/is14.    

For more information, contact Chris McKinney in the Office of Innovation Commercialization, at 706-721-4062, or [email protected].