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Currie Boyle Chief Technology Officer IBM Vancouver Innovation Centre	Currie Boyle, CTO Vancouver Innovation Centre, IBM Global Services The dynamic influence of globalization will force companies to reshape and differentiate. That, in turn, requires insight into future business model. IBM has found eight “game changers” that will (or should) impact your decisions. Boyle is currently Chief Technology Officer at IBM’s largest Innovation Centre (e-business) software development lab. Currie is one of forty global IBMers working on IBM’s contribution to the US Council on Competitiveness initiative. Currie is also the chairperson of IBM’s worldwide Innovation Exchange forum.
Wendy P. Bohling Director of IP Converged Solutions Development Avaya	Wendy P. Bohling, Director Product Management, Enterprise Solutions, Avaya - Innovating on time takes a recipe with key ingredients. Vision begins with an idea powerful enough to attract support. Add talent, synergistic leadership, and creativity. Account for the environment… to be understood and leveraged. Recognize performance to enable the next project. Bohling has 19 years in the telecommunications industry across a diverse set of leading edge technologies with AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent, and Avaya. She holds a BS in Mathematics and a Master's of Computer Science. Wendy’s ability to influence and persuade others is one of her greatest gifts.
Mike Coffman Colorado State Treasurer	State Treasurer Mike Coffman brings to the Colorado Department of Treasury a focus on government accountability and private sector solutions. Before his election as State Treasurer, Mr. Coffman served in both the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate, where he was Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Prior to becoming State Treasurer, Mr. Coffman was an entrepreneur who started and owned several small businesses here in Colorado.
Drew Crouch Vice President Strategic Development Ball Aerospace	Drew Crouch, VP Strategic Development, Ball Aerospace Thirty-five years after Apollo, space is still inaccessable to civilians, and humans are stuck in low Earth orbit. Can space regain its place as an innovation catalyst? Will it once again provide purpose for those who choose to explore? Events to play out in the coming decade will demonstrate whether we can expect a rebirth of this manifestation of the questing human spirit. Crouch has been a key contributer to the recent rapid growth and success of Ball Aerospace. His current responsibilities include enterprise strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; public and corporate relations and communications; information technology; and inter-segment coordination.
Dr. Lawrence Farwell Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Brain Fingerprinting Laboratories, Inc.	Dr. Lawrence Farwell, Chairman & Chief Scientist, Brain Fingerprinting Laboratories Brain Fingerprinting? is a new scientific method for detecting whether specific information is stored in a person’s brain. Though an extensive R&D process developed the system, full innovation would require proofs. More than just proof of process, these needed to be proofs of confidence. Farwell holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Illinois. Recently TIME Magazine named Farwell to the “TIME 100: The Next Wave,” the 100 innovators who may be “the Einsteins and Picassos of the next century.”
Bill French Co-founder MyST Technology Partners	Bill French, Co-founder, MyST Technology Partners Innovators suffer two quandaries: Finding and managing information. At the heart of innovations lay fundamental issue of managing knowledge and increasing the capacity to act wisely. The Internet must be leveraged for awareness, insight, and velocity, yet with a careful eye on security and a permissions model. French founded Global Technologies to increase productivity of PC database developers. His dBRIEF had 80% market share when acquired by Borland. Bill co-created LapLink. Today, he’s building personal publishing and knowledge management tools based on Web services and XML standards.
Patrick Gonzalez Senior Staff Engineer Hewlett Packard	Patrick Gonzales, Senior Staff Engineer, Hewlett Packard Company In spite of massive investment and staffing, HP, like other companies, struggles with translating innovations into profitable business in a timely manner. Solutions include development strategies to fit each product, and iterating technology to establish a dominant design through recapturing, assessing and re-factoring. Gonzalez has 12 plus years in chip design and imaging systems development and has held positions in manufacturing, marketing, and R&D as manager and individual contributor. Today, he oversees technology transfer and product implementation to Asian contract manufacturers.
Bob Haimes, Senior Vice President of Strategy eCollege	Bob Haimes, Corporate Sr. VP Strategy, eCollege eCollege began as a new company in a completely new industry. A key to success has been sustaining an innovation model through rapid growth, corporate change and evolving market conditions. eCollege has chosen a winning business model, managed for internal discipline, and maintained its values. Haimes drives eCollege’s long-term planning efforts and overall growth strategy. Haimes has over a decade of experience at Procter and Gamble, where he held positions in brand management, new business development and product engineering, playing a key role in growth of some of its largest brands.
David B. Harden Co-Founder, The Knowledge Continuity Center	Dave Harden, Co-founder, Knowledge Continuity Center Ideas from your agents of change can drive corporate performance. Using those ideas demonstrates respect for employers. Come learn how to innovate a system for capturing those ideas and transforming them into measurable financial results. Harden is founder of the Knowledge Continuity Center and coauthor of Continuity Management. Harden is also a U.S. Air Force officer with expertise in leadership, team building, succession planning, continuity management and innovation facilitation. He pilots the $225 million, technologically advanced C-17.
Kim Hibler Vice President of Product Development First Data Card Issuing Services.	Kim Hibler is the Vice President of Product Development at First Data Card Issuing Services. Hired as a change agent at First Data Resources just over two years ago, Kim firmly believes that process and discipline go hand-in-hand in creating the right environment for innovation to thrive. As a member of FDC’s Innovation Leadership Council, Kim has been instrumental in leading the implementation of common foundation processes and disciplines for New Product Development across each of FDC’s major Business Units including; Western Union, Merchant Services, First Data International, Telecheck, IPS, GovConnect and First Data Card Issuing Services. With an eye on the powerful solution packages that First Data can create for their customers - integration of one language, one-discipline, one-company has become her mantra for innovation success across FDC.
Steve Jennings Vice President of Marketing DigitalGlobe	Steve Jennings is the Vice President of Marketing at DigitalGlobe®. Jennings has more than 25 years of marketing and business management experience with a focus on cartography, aerial mapping, remote sensing and image/data management. As vice president of Marketing, Jennings oversees the development and on-going management of marketing strategy, product marketing, communications, vertical market management and business development initiatives. Previously, Jennings worked with DuPont and Park Aerial Surveys, supervising marketing initiatives for new product introductions and rollouts, including geographic information products, services and associated projects. In this role he also established solid international OEM, VAR and dealer programs and relationships in a variety of imaging industries. Jennings earned bachelor of science degrees in geography/cartography and psychology from Western Illinois University.
Stephen Jewett Intellectual Property Attorney Townsend and Townsend and Crew	Steve Jewett, Patent Attorney, Townsend and Townsend and Crew Intellectual Property is critical to those relying on innovation to drive revenue, yet protecting innovative IP can be expensive. A cross-functional team can apply rigorous patent screening. Having a patent granted does not guarantee freedom from infringement claims. Determining infringement risk is a separate issue. Jewett joined Townsend after a 25-year career working with Fortune 500 companies in identifying, protecting, and exploiting innovation. At NCR Corporation, he ultimately became Chief IP Counsel. He is past Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Section of the Colorado Bar Association.
Gene Keluche Chairman Native Communities Development Corporation	Gene Keluche is the Chairman of Native Community Development Corp. Mr. Keluche is an American Indian (Wintun Tribe, Northern California) with extensive experience in the development and direction of new technology based enterprises in natural resource development, biotechnology, computer software, as well as the gaming, lodging and tourism industries. Mr. Keluche formed the Native Communities Development Corporation to assist Native American Tribes to conduct Economic and Community Development programs.
Thomas Mahony Director of Advanced Defense System Business Development Ball Aerospace	Thomas Mahony is the Director of Advanced Defense System Business Development at Ball Aerospace. In this position he is responsibile for early identification of Government Defense & Intelligence opportunities and positioning the company to capture the contract award. Prior to that he served as the Executive Director of the Colorado Advanced Photonics Technology Center. In this position he managed the day to day activities and budget of this State Chartered non profit corporation with the primary mission of facilitating the growth of the photonic industry in the State of Colorado by providing equipment, facilities and engineering services required by the industry.
William S. Marshall, Ph.D. Executive Vice President of Research and Operations	William Marshall, EVP Research and Operations, Dharmacon Significant discoveries occur in labs everyday. Successful applied research translates discoveries into generalize-able innovations that others can apply. Understanding fundamental issues that impede routine application allows for the most rapid product-development cycle through innovation. Marshall oversees Dharmacon’s daily operations and directs the company’s research and development programs. Previously, he held senior scientific positions at Amgen from 1992 through 2002. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder in the laboratory of Professor Marvin Caruthers.
Lorraine Martin Vice President Joint Command, Control and Communications Systems Lockheed Martin	Lorraine Martin, Vice President and Deputy, Lockheed Martin Martin is VP and Deputy of Joint Command, Control and Communications Systems, Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Solutions, an organization responsible for both Theater C2 and Strategic C2. She joined Unisys Defense Systems in 1988 as program manager for computer security contracts.
Mike McCracken Managing Partner Tatum CFO Partners	Mike McCracken, Vice Chairman, Tatum Partners Corporate success always depends abilities insightfully identify and adapt to change. To best leverage internal resources, external resources can be handled through outsourcing. Indeed, businesses will become more and more virtual, supported more by outsourced operations than by internal infrastructure. In January 1996, Mike joined John and Doug Tatum to embark on creating the first National Professional CFO Firm. Mr. McCracken spearheaded expansion from 10 engagement partners in Atlanta to 350 partners in 28 cities. Mr. McCracken currently serves as Managing Partner.
R. C. "Merc" Mercure, Jr. Chairman & CEO CDM Optics, Inc.	R. C. "Merc" Mercure, Jr. has been the Chairman & CEO of CDM Optics, Inc. in Boulder, CO since 1996 when he founded the company Prior to that, Merc served as a Professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. In this position he was the Managing Director of the Optoelectronic Computing Systems Center, and Director of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management Program. He earlier served as the Director of Technology Transfer at the University of Colorado.
Larry Nelson Producer and Co-host W3W3 Talk Radio Show	Larry Nelson is co-founder and producer of the w3w3® Media Network based in Denver. The w3w3® Radio Show is the voice of the Technology Community in Colorado and serves Business, Education, Government and the Community. The w3w3® Radio Show can be heard 24/7 at www.w3w3.com and all you need is an Internet connection and a 28K modem. By the way, w3w3® enjoys a number one and other page-one rankings on Google and Yahoo.
Richard Truly Director National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)	Richard Truly is Director of the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) which is operated by the Midwest Research Institute (MRI), and Battelle. He is also the Executive Vice President of MRI. NREL is the country's premier facility for the research, development and deployment of energy from the sun, wind and plant life. NREL is developing new technologies to benefit both the environment and the economy, and serves as the focal point for most of DOE's renewable energy programs, and several energy efficiency programs. Truly's appointment became effective in May 1997. Prior to joining NREL, Truly was Vice President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) from 1992 - 1997. Truly served as NASA's eighth Administrator under President Bush from 1989-92, and his career in aviation and space programs of the U.S. Navy and NASA spanned 35 years. He retired as a Vice Admiral after a Navy career of more than 30 years. As a naval aviator, test pilot and astronaut, he logged over 7,500 hours and made over 300 carrier arrested landings, day and night.
Frederick Vail Intellectual Capital Development Specialist Aramco	Fred Vail, Intellectual Capital Development, Saudi Aramco Vail has designed and implemented intellectual capital development programs for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company that have achieved savings in excess of two hundred and fifty million dollars. In 2003 he was nominated by Harvard University, Project Zero, to participate in the Learning and Innovation Laboratories.
Michael Weiss Director of Innovation and Marketing Landmark Graphics	Mike Weiss, Director of Innovation and Marketing, Landmark Graphics Executing an acquisition can be difficult, but maintaining the intellectual property and fostering its growth is the key. Indeed, the “People” component in this equation represents the largest “wildcard” of your investment. Weiss is business manager for Landmark’s petroleum exploration and exploitation product line, including marketing, R&D, finance, and analysis of new and emerging geoscience technology trends and players. He was team leader on both the acquisition and assimilation of several of Landmark’s key acquisitions.
Gary Lundquist Program Chairman Colorado Innovation Summit President Market Engineering	Gary Lundquist - President, Market Engineering Innovation begins with ideas and succeeds when those ideas have been put to work in the real world. "Ideas" are often stated in features and functions, yet innovations are so much more than that. Product innovation visions also consider customers to serve, needs to meet, benefits to deliver, uniqueness for preference, perceptions to manage, and mission as commitment to customers. Name and slogan complete the identity. Business visions add durable goals, near-term objectives, integrated strategies, and culture. Lundquist's "strategic pre-planning" builds innovation visions. His proven methods accelerate wealth creation by accelerating development of products, services, processes, strategies, businesses, and business models. He is a Ph.D. scientist who evolved from science to business management to corporate marketing. He innovated a software business in the 80's and helped grow it to the INC 500 and worldwide dominance of its market niche. With that company sold, he has served clients from start-up to Fortune 50 and has helped launch products ranging in price from $100 to $500,000,000. Author of Technology and the Agents of Change and Marketing for Survival, he works with innovators and innovation management to focus development, gain investment, and satisfy customers at a profit.
Thomas Frey Executive Director The DaVinci Institute	Thomas Frey is one of the nations leading experts on the process of launching new businesses and new technologies. As the Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute he has helped dozens of inventors and entrepreneurs work through the process to launch their products. Tom is also an internationally recognized futurist, author, and public speaker. His specialty is the future of technology and its impact on business and society. He is a 15-year veteran of IBM where he received more awards than any other engineer - over 270. His leading edge presentations have captivated people throughout the business world, including NASA, IBM, AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, Lucent Technologies, Boeing, Ford Motor Company, Allied Signal, Hunter Douglas, Direct TV, and many more. Tom is the author of "Inventions of Impact" and has written numerous articles on a wide range of futurist topics. He has also been a contributing writer for The Futurist Magazine and is the producer of the Impact Lab emerging technology online magazine.

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