Emerging Medical Technology Symposium
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
a Special Event @ InnoTech
11:30pm - 4:30pm
Norris Conference Center
**IMPORTANT NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION FOR
THE EMERGING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM ON 3/3/2010
INCLUDES ADMISSION TO INNOTECH ON THURSDAY 3/4/2010**
11:30am - 1:00pm
Opening Keynote & Lunch
Challenging Times for Early Stage MedTech
featuring
Paul K. Nichols, Jr.
President and CEO
TRINITY ORTHOPEDICS, LLC
Mr. Nichols is a 32 year veteran of the medical device industry and a successful
executive and entrepreneur in the musculoskeletal sector since 1985.
Between 1995 and 2005 he founded three companies focused in technology for
reconstructive surgery of the extremities, defining a new industry segment that now exceeds
$1 billion in annual sales. Mr. Nichols is currently a director of BIO2, ITS-USA and Trinity
Orthopedics, where he also serves as President.
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Three sessions
(in three distinct categories):
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Closing/Integrated Session
The Emerging Medical Technology co-chairs:
Join the event co-chairs as they moderate/lead this interactive, closing Integrated Track to bring the
day's sessions to a cohesive conclusion.
This session will include and investigation, discussion and exploration of:
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Jim Brazell presents "The History of Innovation in San Antonio"
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Panel discussion on "The Future of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in San Antonio"
Moderated by Cory Hallam, PhD, Director, Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship at UTSA
With Panelists:
Fred Dinger, President & CEO of ENTrigue Surgical, Inc.
York Duncan, President of the Texas Research Park Foundation
Dr. Randy Goldsmith, PhD, President and CEO of the Mississippi Technology Alliance
Steve Lutz, Executive Director, AT&T, 2010 Chairman of the Board of SATAI &
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee Chair for 2010
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Connexus "Connections"
Networking mixer and Technology Showcase featuring new companies, new ideas and more.
Includes hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
Including the following Emerging Medical Technology Companies:
The $39.00 per registrant fee for the Emerging Medical Technology Symposium, a special event
in conjunction with InnoTech, includes lunch and the Emerging Medical Technology Symposium
sessions on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
Also includes complimentary admission to InnoTech on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS
a Special Event @ InnoTech
11:30pm - 4:30pm
Norris Conference Center
**IMPORTANT NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION FOR
THE EMERGING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM ON 3/3/2010
INCLUDES ADMISSION TO INNOTECH ON THURSDAY 3/4/2010**
11:30am - 1:00pm Opening Keynote & Lunch
Challenging Times for Early Stage MedTech
featuring
Paul K. Nichols, Jr.
President and CEO
TRINITY ORTHOPEDICS, LLC
Mr. Nichols is a 32 year veteran of the medical device industry and a successful
executive and entrepreneur in the musculoskeletal sector since 1985.
Between 1995 and 2005 he founded three companies focused in technology for
reconstructive surgery of the extremities, defining a new industry segment that now exceeds
$1 billion in annual sales. Mr. Nichols is currently a director of BIO2, ITS-USA and Trinity
Orthopedics, where he also serves as President.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Three Sessions
(in THREE distinct categories):
| CHASING THE MONEY |
BUSINESS | NIMBLENESS IN THE MARKETPLACE |
| Funding Sources Jay Campion Co-founder & Managing Director ACCESS VENTURE PARTNERS John C. Kerr Executive Director TEXAS LIFE SCIENCE CENTER Session Moderated by: Joseph (Joey) D. Oliver III COO & CFO ENTrigue Surgical, Inc. |
Intellectual Property Matthew S. Crawford, MBA Founding Managing Director PTV SCIENCES Michael R. Samardzija, PhD Counsel BRACEWELL & GIULIANI LLP Mark B. Wilson, JD Partner FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI LLP Session Moderated by: |
Reimbursement & Regulatory Issues Allen M. Fredrickson, MCE President/CEO SIGNATURE PERFORMANCE Edgar "Jed" C. Morrison, Jr., JD Partner JACKSON WALKER, LLP Jaye Thompson, PhD Senior Vice President Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs OPEXA THERAPEUTICS, INC. Session Moderated by: Mark Q. Niederauer, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer EO2 CONCEPTS |
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Three sessions
(in three distinct categories):
| CHASING THE MONEY |
BUSINESS |
NIMBLENESS IN THE MARKETPLACE |
| Lessons Learned: CEO Panel Discussion of the Good, the Bad & the Ugly Dennis McWilliams CEO & Founder APOLLO ENDOSURGERY Ted Terrazas Founder & President TERRAHEALTH, INC. (THI) Jay Webster Chief Product Officer QUOVA, INC. Session Moderated by: Ruben G. Zamorano President DIABETICA SOLUTIONS, INC. |
General Business Practices: Accounting, Contracting w/ Govt Facilities, Exit Strategies, Talent Acquisition, etc. Ryan M. Confer Chief Operating Officer INNOVATE TEXAS FOUNDATION Steve Cook, CPA Managing Shareholder COOK AND ASSOCIATES CPA Brigitta Glick President PROVENIR, LLC J. Bruce Hughes Project Manager for Technology Commercialization SATAI & SOUTH TEXAS REGIONAL CENTER FOR INNOVATION & COMMERCIALIZATION Session Moderated by: Ann Beal Salamone President ROCHAL INDUSTRIES |
Adapting to Change Scott Kaeppel President KAEPPEL CONSULTING, LLC Brian Windsor, PhD Senior Vice President of Portfolio Company Management EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. David G. Young, III, MD Session Moderated by: |
Closing/Integrated Session
The Emerging Medical Technology co-chairs:
Gabriele G. Niederauer, PhD Vice President, Research & Development ENTrigue SURGICAL, INC. |
Don Taylor, Col. USAF RetPresident TEAM INTEGRATED ENGINEERING, INC. |
Join the event co-chairs as they moderate/lead this interactive, closing Integrated Track to bring the
day's sessions to a cohesive conclusion.
This session will include and investigation, discussion and exploration of:
- Opportunities in San Antonio
- The existing marketplace needs
- The current incentives being offered the local, state and federal
- i. BRAC
- ii. EMR/EHR stimulus
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Jim Brazell presents "The History of Innovation in San Antonio"
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Panel discussion on "The Future of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in San Antonio"
Moderated by Cory Hallam, PhD, Director, Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship at UTSA
With Panelists:
Fred Dinger, President & CEO of ENTrigue Surgical, Inc.
York Duncan, President of the Texas Research Park Foundation
Dr. Randy Goldsmith, PhD, President and CEO of the Mississippi Technology Alliance
Steve Lutz, Executive Director, AT&T, 2010 Chairman of the Board of SATAI &
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee Chair for 2010
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Technology Connexus "Connections"
Networking mixer and Technology Showcase featuring new companies, new ideas and more.
Includes hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
Including the following Emerging Medical Technology Companies:
| America Stem Cell, Inc. | ENTrigue Surgical, Inc. |
ViroXis Corporation |
| Aperion Biologics, Inc. |
Paragonix Technologies, LP |
Voxelogix |
| Azaya Therapeutics, Inc. |
Rochal Industries |
Y2 Solutions |
The $39.00 per registrant fee for the Emerging Medical Technology Symposium, a special event
in conjunction with InnoTech, includes lunch and the Emerging Medical Technology Symposium
sessions on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
Also includes complimentary admission to InnoTech on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Thank you to the Emerging Medical Technology Advisory Board
for lending their time & expertise to the event:
| Diana L. Faulkner, MBA, PMP President iFUSION STRATEGIES, LLC |
James H. Hayes, MHA Chairman of the Board APPLIED MEASUREMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC. |
| DeEnna Jensen Business Development TEAM INTEGRATED ENGINEERING, INC. |
Roxanne Jemeyson Vice President, Information Technology & Engineering TERRAHEALTH, INC. |
| Daniel R. Lee Chief Executive Officer APERION BIOLOGICS, INC. |
Matt Scherer Owner SCHERER COMMUNICATIONS |









