This program is full/closed. For other upcoming programs, see our events page. Questions can be directed to Deb Miedema, miedema@umn.edu.

Industry Connect programs leverage existing industry tradeshows and conferences. Through a program before the tradeshow, the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub offers guidance to teams on how to introduce themselves, talk to technology decision-makers, set up follow-on meetings, acquire feedback, and identify key milestones. Teams then participate in a tradeshow to apply the skills they have acquired.

Before you attend the MD&M conference, Minneapolis Industry Connect will provide you with essential networking and customer discovery skills.

Learning Objectives

• Receive guidance on how to approach and talk to corporate partners and customers at a tradeshow event to get valuable information without giving away your “secret sauce”.
• Obtain feedback on how to effectively deliver a team/company introduction in thirty seconds.
• Network with medical device entrepreneurs, investors, and industrial leaders from across the Midwest and obtain expert advice on commercializing early stage technology.

Event Schedule

All events are in-person in Minneapolis.

• Pre-Conference Workshop: October 15, 2:30 – 5:30 pm CT
• Dinner and Panel Session: October 15, 5:30 – 7:30 pm CT
• Attend MD&M: October 16th, 10:00 – 4:00 pm CT
• Closing Session: October 16, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT