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The Premier Event for Regional Innovation Economies

Learn the Latest Trends & Practices

SSTI’s Annual Conference is an opportunity to learn the latest information on the macro trends affecting policy and practice related to regional innovation economies and tech-based economic development.

Through a variety of engaging session formats, including plenary talks, roundtable discussions, small group activities, panel presentations, and workshops, you will have an opportunity to hear what is working for your peers — and have opportunities to share your own successes, thoughts and challenges.

The topics you care about

SSTI conferences gather professionals working across arange of program and policy areas. Topics covered at these events include:

Communicating purpose & impact
Supporting entrepreneurs
Increasing capital access
Leveraging higher ed’s role in regional economies
Measuring economic development initiatives
Facilitating technology transfer & commercialization
Advocating for better innovation policy
Leading stakeholders networks

About SSTI

SSTI strengthens initiatives to create a better future through science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

A national nonprofit organization, SSTI offers information and services that are needed to succeed in today’s innovation economy. We strive to maximize the capacity of our members to deliver successful outcomes within the context of the complex innovation communities in which they participate.

Learn more at ssti.org

Join Your Peers

attendees

SSTI conferences are attended by hundreds of leading policymakers and practitioners, all looking to exchange ideas on how to create a better future through science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Over the course of the conference, you will have numerous opportunities to reconnect with old friends and to meet new colleagues from around the country and world.

Each SSTI Annual Conference provides ample networking opportunities, including receptions, 30-minute coffee breaks, interactive discussion sessions, dine-around options, and more.