AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp (2023)
A workshop to move innovative ideas from concept to realization! The AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp is a 2-day workshop that prepares and empowers attendees to take their innovative ideas and develop them into a marketable product. Day 1 features didactic lecture and other presentations that introduce the concepts and foundation to attendees. Day 2 features small group with individualized feedback from experienced experts.
- Dates: Thursday, September 22 – 23, 2023
- Location: AUA Headquarters in Linthicum, MD
- Chairs: Amarpreet S. Sawhney, PhD & Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD
Registration includes AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp: Day 1, with the option to add on Day 2. You may not enroll into Day 2 without also enrolling into Day 1.
REGISTRATION FEES
Membership Category | Day 1 | Day 2 |
---|---|---|
Member | $300 | $150 |
Non-Member | $375 | $150 |
Industry | $600 | N/A |
NOTE: Day 2 participants will be required to submit 3-5 presentation slides by September 22, 2023.
Target Audience
- Urologists
- Residents
- Postdoctoral and clinical fellows
- Early-career urology researchers
- Early-stage innovators
- Office of Innovation professionals
- Urology-focused small business/start-up professionals
- Independent Practice/Community Urologists
- Urology Department Chairs
- Research Scientist Members
- Physician Scientists
Innovation Boot Camp Agenda
September 22-23, 2023
AUA Headquarters, Linthicum, MD
Chairs: Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD & Amarpreet S. Sawhney, PhD
Friday, September 22, 2023 Day 1: 12 - 7 p.m. | ||
Time | Session | Speaker & Location |
12 p.m. | Lunch | |
1 p.m. | Welcome & Goals for Day 1 | Chairs: |
1:15 p.m. | Journey from Academia to Chief Scientific Officer J&J MedTech | Peter Schulam, MD, PhD |
1:45 p.m. | Key Elements of a Winning Idea Using a Real World Case Study | Amarpreet S. Sawhney, PhD |
2:15 p.m. | Areas of Unmet Need in Urology | Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD |
2:30 p.m. | Networking Break | |
3:00 p.m. | What Do You Look for in an Investment Target Company? Investor Perspective & Evaluation | Moderators: Panel: |
3:45 p.m. | Commercial Success: Licensing, Selling a Prototype, and Calculating Value | Stephen DiLorenzo, JD |
4:15 p.m. | Public Funding: NIH Small Business Programs | Daniel Gossett, PhD |
4:45 p.m. | How to Structure Your Start-Up | Amarpreet S. Sawhney, PhD |
5:15 p.m. | Where to House Your Business: Biotech Hubs and Incubators | Moderator: Panel: |
5:45 p.m. | Final Remarks | Chair: |
5:55 p.m. | Reception & Tour of the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History Museum | |
7 p.m. | Networking Dinner | |
8:30 p.m. | Adjourn for the Day | |
9 p.m. | AUA Building Closes |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 Day 2: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ||
Time | Session | Speaker & Location |
8 a.m. | Breakfast | |
8:30 a.m. | Welcome & Goals for Day 2 | Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD |
8:45 a.m. | Transition | Participants and faculty mentors move to assigned Conference Rooms |
8:55 a.m. | Soap Box Presentations in Small Groups: 5 Minute Presentation; 2-3 Minute Critique | Participants present 3-5 slides maximum. Faculty mentors provide feedback. |
9:45 a.m. | Networking Break | |
10:15 a.m. | Essential Elements of an Early-Stage Medtech Innovation Project | Youseph Yazdi, PhD, MBA |
10:45 a.m. | Intellectual Property Strategy | Moderator: Panel: |
11:15 a.m. | Transition | Participants and faculty mentors move to assigned Conference Rooms |
11:25 a.m. | Independent Work Time for Presentation Editing and Finalization | Faculty mentors will assist and give feedback. Participants please upload your updated slides by 12 p.m. |
12 p.m. | Networking Lunch | |
1 p.m. | Final Soap Box Presentations: 5 Minute Presentation; 2-3 Minute Critique | Participants present 3-5 slides maximum. Faculty mentors give individualized feedback. |
2:10 p.m. | Final Remarks | Ganesh Raj, MD, PhD |
2:30 p.m. | Adjourn for the Day | Shuttles will be available to take you to BWI Airport and Amtrak Train Station. |
3:30 p.m. | AUA Building Closes |
Travel
Please use the booking link below to reserve a hotel room for the Innovation Nexus Bootcamp. The AUA is not holding a room block for this meeting, therefore availability cannot be guaranteed. Please reserve your accommodations as soon as possible to ensure availability. Please mention that you are attending the Innovation Nexus Program at the AUA. As long as standard rooms available, a rate of $104/night plus applicable taxes will be granted. The Hilton Garden Inn BWI is just 2 blocks from AUA Headquarters.
Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BWIAHGI&corporateCode=2663196
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore Washington Airport, 1516 Aero Dr., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Company Name: American Urological Association
Price
Registration includes AUA Innovation Nexus Boot Camp: Day 1, with the option to add on Day 2. You may not enroll into Day 2 without also enrolling into Day 1.
REGISTRATION FEES
Membership Category | Day 1 | Day 2 |
---|---|---|
Member | $300 | $150 |
Non-Member | $375 | $150 |
Industry | $600 | N/A |
NOTE: Day 2 participants will be required to submit 3-5 presentation slides by September 22, 2023.
Cancellation Policy
Live Course: An administrative fee of 15% is assessed if registration is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the course. If registration is cancelled four to six weeks from the course, the cancellation fee is 50% of the registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded less than four weeks prior to the course.
Registration Transfer: Customers switching from an option of lesser value to a higher value will be required to pay the difference in cost between the two options. Switching to an option of lesser value from a higher value must be made no later than six weeks prior to the course and will be subject to an administrative fee of 15% of the cost of the course from which they are transferring. Transfer of registration from a higher value option to an option of lesser value past six weeks prior to the course will not receive a refund.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Please see below cancellation contact information:
- Phone: 410-689-3700
- Toll-Free: 1-800-828-7866
- Email: AUANexus@AUAnet.org
Attendee Information & Policies
AUA Anti-Harassment Policy
AUA Commitment: AUA is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas and is free of harassment and discrimination. All meeting participants are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect, follow venue rules, and alert AUA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.
Reporting Harassment: It is the policy of the AUA that all meeting participants will enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Harassing or offensive behavior by meeting participants will not be tolerated. If an individual experiences or witnesses harassment, he or she should contact Janet Skorepa, AUA EVP, at jskorepa@AUAnet.org or Diane Bieri, AUA General Counsel, at dbieri@AUAnet.org or use a venue phone and ask for security if he or she feels unsafe. All complaints will be treated seriously and responded to promptly.
The AUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including refusing or revoking the registration of any individual, without refund, as long as such refusal is consistent with applicable law and AUA policy.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the American Urological Association (AUA).
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee's image or voice in photographs and electronic reproductions of such meetings and activities.
Audio, Video and Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the American Urological Association.
Special Assistance/Dietary Needs: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the registration desk.