Event
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Where:
University of Utah
University of Utah
When:
April 8 - 10, 2025
April 8 - 10, 2025
Hear from Attain Partners at UIDP Utah 2025
Don’t miss hearing from Attain Partners experts at UIDP Utah 2025, taking place April 8 – 10 at the University of Utah.
Susan Sedwick
Senior Consulting Specialist
Attain Partners
Istvan Fekete
Principal
Attain Partners
Research Security in Practice: Navigating Challenges in Academia-Industry Collaborations
April 8, 2025 | 8a – 12p MT | Henriksen
Speakers: Susan Sedwick, Senior Consulting Specialist, Attain Partners; Mike Cullen, Principal, Baker Tilly; Mindy Pava, Partner, Feldesman Leifer LLP; Michelle Stickler, Associate Vice President for Research Support and Compliance, The University of Texas at Austin; Chris Feuerstein, Senior Software Engineering Manager, L3Harris Technologies
The research security landscape is evolving rapidly, with heightened concerns about intellectual property protection, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes shaping the way academia and industry collaborate. This interactive workshop provides participants with a unique opportunity to explore these shifts and develop the skills needed to address them effectively.
The session will delve into emerging trends in research security policies and compliance requirements, offering insights into how these changes are influencing partnerships. Through guided discussions and real-world case studies, attendees will learn practical strategies for safeguarding intellectual property while fostering open innovation. Participants will also engage in collaborative exercises designed to help them address the complexities of maintaining trust and transparency in partnerships amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.
This workshop emphasizes active learning and peer exchange, allowing attendees to share experiences, confront challenges specific to their organizations, and gain valuable perspectives from diverse stakeholders. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to balance the imperative for security with the need for collaborative innovation, equipped with practical tools to navigate this dynamic environment.
Strategic Counsel: Legal Perspectives Driving University-Industry Collaboration
April 10, 2025 | 8:40a – 9:25a MT | Ballroom AB
Speakers: Istvan Fekete, Principal, Attain Partners; Monica Yoon, Principal Corporate Counsel, Cisco
Legal counsel plays a critical role in shaping the strategies and structures that underpin successful university-industry partnerships. This panel will offer a thought-provoking exploration of the unique considerations of legal counsel in collaborations and how their perspectives shape partnerships. Panelists will address legal frameworks that support innovation, risk mitigation in partnerships, and the impact of the regulatory landscape. Professionals at the intersection of cross-sector collaborations will gain valuable insight into the evolving role of legal counsel in enabling partnerships in a rapidly changing research and innovation landscape.
