Sustaining a world-class economy through innovation and industry development is a collaborative effort. Washington Technology Center hosts Washington's Innovation Summit 2010 -- showcasing businesses and thought leaders driving industry development in aerospace, defense and energy. The conference will bring together the region's leading companies and thought leaders for a full day devoted to accelerating creativity and innovation. Join more than 35 speakers and 300 attendees focused on one theme: Collaborate. Create. Grow. April 9, 2010, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center; 206.685.1920; Cost $230. Luncheon only, $50; Link to register: watechcenter.org/summit.
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Keynote Speakers
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire will deliver the summit's opening speech.
Steven Ashby, Deputy Director for Science and Technology, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Steven Ashby integrates PNNL's science and technology base to deliver scientific capabilities that advance the Department of Energy's missions and meet the nation's most critical challenges.
Greg Bear, an award-winning author, has served on political and scientific action committees and has advised Microsoft, the U.S. Army, Sandia National Laboratories, Homeland Security, and others.
Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, President and CEO, Museum of Flight. As a veteran of five space shuttle missions, -- logging more than 50 days in orbit -- Dr. Dunbar's current passion is helping to inspire the next generation of youth into science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.
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