REGISTRATION
Angel investors, Strategic Investors and Venture Capitalists may register at no cost. There are a few spaces for Economic Development Representatives.
Registration will open on Monday, March 12th
All others please email smikolich@starkgroupinc.com to register.
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About the 2nd Annual Animal Science Venture Forum
MinnWest Technology Foundation hosted the Inaugural Animal Science Venture Forum
(ASVF) in September of 2011 and received overwhelmingly positive results for the
first year conference. The ASVF Conference is a catalyst, bringing important
industry stakeholders together to draw attention to the Animal Science Industry.
The daylong conference will feature speakers and panels covering the latest
industry trends, encourage networking, and facilitate deal flow between investors
and animal science companies seeking funding.
Conference Attendees
The goal of this conference is to bring together early stage animal science
companies doing innovative work in this area, investors such as venture
capitalists, angels and strategic investors interested in animal science
companies, and others that are important to the success - service providers,
university representatives and economic development leaders.
Presenting Company Showcase
The ASVF team is now seeking presenting company applications to be reviewed
by the investment screening committee for the chance to present live at the
conference on September 5th to the audience of investors.
Click here for the
company application.
To qualify and submit an application, the company must meet the following criteria:
- Midwest-based company with a product or service in animal health or science.
- Company is currently or will be seeking a round of financing within 6 months of the conference.
Featured Keynote Speaker – Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin is a world renowned animal welfare expert and Autism advocate in the Animal Science arena known for revolutionizing the cattle
industry. Grandin became a legend in the kingdom of animal behavior using her insights into her own mind and that of animals to design livestock
facilities and handling systems, becoming a leading expert in animal welfare, while at the same time achieving international celebrity status in the
world of autism. Grandin is the focus of a semi-biographical HBO original film, titled
Temple Grandin that was released in
2010 and nominated for 15 Emmys. The movie chronicles Dr. Grandin's life experiences. Undaunted by education, social and professional roadblocks,
Grandin turned her unique talent into a behavioral tool that revolutionized the cattle industry and laid the groundwork for her successful career as an
author, lecturer and pioneering advocate for autism and autism spectrum disorder education.
To book hotel rooms at group rate:
Holiday Inn Willmar
2100 Easy Highway 12
Willmar, MN 56201
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at a group rate. To make reservations,
please call 320.235.6060 and mention Animal Science Venture Forum.
The cut-off date for the block is August 10, 2012. After this date the
group rate is based on hotel availability
Sponsorship Opportunities:
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact.
Sara Stark Mikolich, Conference Planner
Email:smikolich@starkgroupinc.com or 763.497.2067
To download the
2012 Sponsorship Prospectus with detailed overview on Packages, please click
here
Thank you to our 2011 Event Partners and Sponsors for their Support!
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