North Shore Technology Council, with support from the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development, will host a “Meet the Innovation Ecosystem” panel discussion and networking event. The program is designed to introduce North Shore business leaders to the various state, private, and nonprofit organizations committed to fostering entrepreneurship and business growth in the Commonwealth, particularly in the technology, life sciences, and sustainability sectors.

Moderator:

Chris Ilsley, CEO, InnoVenture Labs

Panelists:

Mark Michalski, Manufacturing Expert in Residence at FORGE

Jeanne LeClair, Senior Director of Business Development and Workforce Programs, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC)

Lily Fitzgerald, Senior Manager, Advanced Technology Programs Center for Advanced Manufacturing, MassTech Collaborative 

The panel discussion will address the challenges and opportunities the technology/biotech sectors face in Massachusetts, and invite you to discuss the mission of MLSC and the resources it provides to support business formation and growth.

Agenda:

5 – 5:15 PM: Arrivals, Networking

5:15 – 5:20 PM: Welcome (Gene Wong, President, North Shore Technology Council)

Introduction (Laura Swanson, Executive Director, North Shore Alliance for Economic Development)

5:20 – 6:15 PM: Panel Discussion

6:15 – 7:30 PM: Speed networking with representatives from panel organizations along with additional invited groups including MassBio, North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and others