BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vermont Technology Alliance - ECPv6.0.8//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vermont Technology Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vtta.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vermont Technology Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20210907T172830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T172830Z UID:10000104-1634986800-1635012000@vtta.org SUMMARY:Vermont Tech Jam 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Tech Jam is back for 2021 at Hula\, a technology-driven co-working campus\, business accelerator and venture capital fund focused on elevating Vermont-based start-ups and entrepreneurs. \nThis annual career and tech expo\, organized by Seven Days and supported by the Vermont Technology Alliance\, showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. This year\, it takes place in an equally innovative space. \nThe Tech Jam attracts hundreds of job seekers\, career changers\, tech professionals\, college students\, enthusiasts and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies. \nThis year’s event will have in-person and virtual components. The Vermont Technology Alliance will be on hand to discuss Vermont’s tech sector and share job opportunities with VTTA member businesses. URL:https://vtta.org/event/vermont-tech-jam-2021/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-31-at-2.49.47-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20211018T201939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T201939Z UID:10000112-1636651800-1636659000@vtta.org SUMMARY:EMBOLDIA Healthcare Innovation Talks: The Power of Collaboration DESCRIPTION:This EMBOLDIA event at Hula Lakeside will feature a discussion on the Power of Collaboration with Dr.Barry Finette\, THINKMD and our guest Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro\, MD FACS. Levita Magnetics. \nDrs\, Finette and Navarro will discuss how collaborative efforts between the venture sector and the healthcare community are fueling medical technology that was once only dreamed of. \nAlberto Rodriguez-Navarro  is an entrepreneur\, CEO and Founder of Levita Magnetics. Levita developed a “game changing” proprietary platform that maximizes the benefit of Minimally Invasive Surgery\, combining Magnetic Surgery with Robotics\, Barry Finette\, is the Co-Founder of THINKMD\, a for profit benefit corporation whose mission is to develop solutions that increase healthcare access and capacity for anyone\, anywhere. \nFind more and register here. \n  URL:https://vtta.org/event/emboldia-healthcare-innovation-talks-the-power-of-collaboration/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EMBOLDIA_Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20220318T153541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T180908Z UID:10000130-1649320200-1649363400@vtta.org SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of Technology DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Technology Alliance is partnering with Vermont Council on World Affairs for its virtual/hybrid event focused on Technology on April 7\, 2022\, one of the sessions in its International Speaker Series. \nAs part of our partnership\, VTTA’s network can take advantage of a 50% discount code for both the virtual or hybrid options. \nAre we on the brink of a fourth industrial revolution? Is the world headed for an arms race in space? Today’s wave of rapid technological innovation has left many wondering what the transformative effects of today’s emerging technologies will have on global affairs. \nThis event will look at how emerging technologies are transforming world politics and explore how national governments and non-state actors should work to help mitigate the risks associated with such innovations. \nScheduled topics and speakers: \nDigital Equity and Inclusion (Virtual)\nRobert Atkinson\, Founder and President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)\nDaniel Castro\, Vice President\, ITIF\, and Director\, Center for Data Innovation \nSystemic Racism in Cybersecurity(Virtual)\nSayako Quinlan\, Consultant at Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike\nAyan Islam\, Cybersecurity Strategist at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at DHS \nBook Talk: The Hacked World Order (Virtual)\nAdam Segal. Director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) \nEvening Reception: The Rise of Digital Repression (In Person)\nSteven Feldstein\, Senior Fellow\, Democracy\, Conflict\, and Governance Program\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace \nSign up for either an all virtual or hybrid option for this April 7 event. \nMembers and followers of the VTTA can take advantage of a 50% discount on the regular ticket price.   Please use promo code VTTA_ISS\, when purchasing a hybrid or virtual pass. \n Learn More & Register Here \n  \n  URL:https://vtta.org/event/harnessing-the-power-of-technology/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022_03_18_11_33_57_2021_International_Speaker_Series_Vermont_Council_on_World_Affairs_Mozilla_F.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T163000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20220311T160755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T151710Z UID:10000128-1650459600-1650472200@vtta.org SUMMARY:Invention 2 Venture (I2V) Conference DESCRIPTION:UVM’s annual Invention 2 Venture (I2V) Conference pulls together dynamic experts\, academic researchers\, students\, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Vermont and New England to talk about how to protect\, develop and finance business initiatives and ideas. \nThis year’s Invention2Venture conference is Wednesday April 20th from 1:00-4:30. The event will be in-person at HULA Lakeside. Registration will be open soon. Please note space is limited so register early. \nAgenda: \n1:00 – 1:40       Welcome to I2V: Kirk Dombrowski\nCorine Farewell highlighting successes of FY21/22 – awards for faculty\n1:40 – 1:45       Intro of keynote speaker: Kirk Dombrowski\n1:45 – 2:25       Keynote: Anthony Boccanfuso: Triple Helix for the Win!\n2:30 – 3:25       Panel Discussion 1: Successful Corporate Partnerships\nModerator: Chris Koliba\, Director\, Office of Engagement\n3:30 – 4:25       Panel Discussion 2: Successful Government Partnerships\nModerator: Gagan Bajaj\, UVM Grant Proposal Developer \nAnthony Boccanfuso: Triple Helix for the Win!\nBeing a successful research organization requires collaborations\, since no one has the resources and skills to tackle the global grand challenges by themselves. This session will consider how some organizations are partnering to address this opportunity and what governments are doing to leverage academic\, corporate and nonprofit institutions to solve big challenges we face \nFind event page here. \nFind the registration page here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/invention-2-venture-i2v-conference/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/innovation-bulb-2933029_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20220408T183729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T183729Z UID:10000131-1651687200-1651696200@vtta.org SUMMARY:2022 Vermont Womenpreneurs Summit DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Womenpreneurs Summit is an evening of connecting with women-empowered businesses and organizations local food and beverage at Hula\, a coworking and innovation campus in Burlington. \nThe theme for the Summit is MotHER of Invention and will feature six women-empowered businesses sharing their journeys\, tapping into how their businesses address consumer\, cultural\, societal. needs. \nThe featured speaker for the evening is Sascha Mayer\, CEO and cofounder of Mamava. \n\n\nAdmission includes: cash bar and food\, swag bag with sponsor goodies\, business listed in printed and digital attendee directory. \nAdd-on: Event parking in designated lot near Hula – $8.00 \nCOVID Safety Protocol: Per venue policy at Hula\, all attendees must show proof of vaccination prior to the event or at the check-in table. If you feel sick\, we appreciate you staying home to recover. \nFind more and register here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/2022-vermont-womenpreneurs-summit/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-258568719-102108266339-1-original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20220523T160915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T161238Z UID:10000141-1655830800-1655841600@vtta.org SUMMARY:LaunchVT Demo Night DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 2022 LaunchVT cohort and their startups during the program’s annual pitch competition. \nDemo Night showcases the business accelerator’s most promising new businesses and their innovative founders after they have completed LaunchVT’s intensive\, two-month program. \nEach cohort team will present their pitch to our judges and audience to win one of our cash prizes. Registered audience members will have the chance to vote for their favorite startup! \nRegister here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/launchvt-demo-night/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LaunchVT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20220919T202515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T202515Z UID:10000143-1666432800-1666461600@vtta.org SUMMARY:Vermont Tech Jam 2022 DESCRIPTION:Vermont Tech Jam is an annual career and tech expo\, organized by Seven Days\, that showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. This year’s event takes place at Hula\, a coworking campus on the Burlington waterfront. The VTTA is a Tech Jam organizing partner \nSince 2008\, each Tech Jam event has attracted hundreds of job seekers\, career changers\, tech professionals\, college students\, enthusiasts and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies. \nMeet local recruiters\, discover new opportunities\, network with other tech professionals and hear the keynote presentation from inventor and disrupter John Abele\, cofounder of medical device company Boston Scientific and CoreMap CEO Sarah Kalil. \n\nJob Fair/Expo\n(10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) \n\n\nKeynote + Reception\n(4‑6 p.m.)\nThe keynote will be recorded and and published online after the event. \nMore information \n\nGet Free Tickets URL:https://vtta.org/event/vermont-tech-jam-2022/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tech-Jam-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20230320T212041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T172718Z UID:10000153-1680087600-1680091200@vtta.org SUMMARY:Coffee with a Tech Leader – Dr. Narine Hall\, CEO of InSpace DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first “Coffee with a Tech Leader” event with Dr. Narine Hall\, CEO of InSpace\, 11 a.m.at Hula. \nGrab a coffee and join us in the Sunset Room to hear Narine discuss this innovative\, education-focused virtual meeting platform. \nDr. Narine Hall \n \n\nDr Narine Hall\, Founder and CEO of InSpace\, is a data-driven entrepreneur and professor at Champlain College\, dedicated to harnessing the power of data and technology to serve the greater good. Her career has evolved at the intersection where the tech industry meets academia. A veteran of Wolfram Research\, IBM Watson\, a recipient of a Google Faculty Award and NSF grants\, Narine believes deeply in the democratization of technology and AI and beautiful user experiences. \nSign up Here URL:https://vtta.org/event/coffee-with-a-tech-leader-dr-narine-hall-ceo-of-inspace/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Coffee with a Tech Leader ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Narine-Hall-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20230518T223033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T194350Z UID:10000162-1687280400-1687291200@vtta.org SUMMARY:LaunchVT Demo Night DESCRIPTION:This annual pitch competition by highlights the the 2023 LaunchVT cohort and their startup businesses.  \n \nDemo Night showcases these promising new businesses and their founders after they have completed LaunchVT’s intensive\, 12-week accelerator program. \nJoin Vermont’s startup community and meet the business leaders of tomorrow during this interactive evening. Each cohort team will present their pitch to judges and the audience to win one of our cash prizes. \nRegistered audience members will have the chance to vote for their favorite startup. \nAttendees will enjoy the show with refreshments at Burlington’s Hula co-working space. \nRegister here URL:https://vtta.org/event/launchvt-demo-night-2/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LaunchVT-rocket.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T173000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20230927T223716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T223716Z UID:10000175-1697038200-1697045400@vtta.org SUMMARY:From Idea to Investment: Capital Strategies for Vermont Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Join Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak for a panel discussion featuring the SEC Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation Senior Special Counsel Julie Davis exploring strategies and solutions to access capital for small businesses and startups. The discussion will include fellow panelists Benchmark Space Systems CEO Ryan McDevitt and The Center for Women & Enterprise Vice President of Policy Gwen Pokalo Hart. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to network following the panel discussion. \nAgenda: \n\nPanel Discussion: 3:30 to 5 PM\nNetworking Opportunity: 5 to 5:30 PM\n\nModerator: \n\nMike Pieciak\, Vermont State Treasurer\n\nPanelists: \n\nJulie Davis\, Special Counsel\, SEC\nGwen Pokalo Hart\, Vice President of Policy\, The Center for Women & Enterprise\nRyan McDevitt\, CEO\, Benchmark Space Systems\nEli Moulton\, Attorney\, Moulton Law Group\n\nRegister here URL:https://vtta.org/event/from-idea-to-investment-capital-strategies-for-vermont-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Networking,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hula-campus-sunset.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T105403 CREATED:20230719T163251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T223923Z UID:10000167-1697882400-1697907600@vtta.org SUMMARY:Vermont Tech Jam 2023 DESCRIPTION:Discover tech careers and businesses at the annual Vermont Tech Jam at Hula on October 21. This annual career and tech expo\, presented by Marvell and Hula and organized by Seven Days\, showcases some of Vermont’s most innovative companies. The Tech Jam attracts hundreds of job seekers\, career changers\, tech professionals\, college students\, enthusiasts\, and anyone eager to learn from and connect with Vermont companies. The VTTA is an organizing partner with Seven Days for this annual event. \nFind more here. URL:https://vtta.org/event/vermont-tech-jam-2023/ LOCATION:Hula\, 50 Lakeside Avenue\, Burlington\, Vermont\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vtta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/spaceman.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR