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Walk-ins are Welcome!
Join us for an exciting panel discussion from the leaders of world-class research organizations on topics including advancements in R&D, the creation of 21st century jobs in our state, and connecting to global markets.
Panelists-
Dr. Edison Liu, President and CEO, The Jackson Laboratory
Dr. Graham Shimmield, Executive Director, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Dr. Kevin Strange, President, MDI Biological Laboratory
Moderator- Kent Peterson, President and CEO, Fluid Imaging Technologies
Discussion Topics
1. Why are these research organizations important to our economy?
2. How does funding from bonds approved in November impact these organizations and what’s the benefit to our state in terms of job growth, attracting out-of-state talent, developing start-up businesses, etc.?
3. How did these organizations continue to attract funding and actually grow during the economic downturn?
4. Discussion around how these organizations provide R&D advancement in our state, as opposed to most other states that look to their Colleges/Universities to drive R&D.
5. The connections these organizations have to global markets.
Morning Agenda
7:00-7:30- Coffee/Networking Session
7:30-7:50- Breakfast
7:50-7:55- Introductory Remarks by Bill Becker, President, Portland Chamber of Commerce
7:55-9:00 - Panel Discussion with Q&A
Jul 01, 2025
Jul 25, 20259:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Jul 25, 20256:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jul 25, 20255:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Jul 28, 20259:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Aug 01, 20255:30 PM - 8:00 PM