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Spotlight on Events
Feb
26
4:00 PM
The talent shortage is acute—and data shows it will be a reality for many years to come. But amid the challenges, it’s possible to attract, retain and engage people—creating compelling employee experiences and value equations.
Join us at LOTH in Cincinnati, with Dr. Tracy Brower, VP Workplace Insights with Steelcase, to learn about the science that guides strategies that really work, and how you can achieve terrific success within this talent revolution.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- 4 pm-4:30 pm – arrival and hors d'oeuvres
- 4:30 pm-5:15 pm – Achieving a Talent Advantage: Strategies to Attract, Retain and Engage with Dr. Tracy Brower
- 5:30 pm-6 pm – Continued hors d’oeuvres and optional guided tour of the LOTH facility
LOCATION
LOTH, Inc. | 3574 East Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45241
SPECIAL FEATURE
Take a guided tour of the LOTH facility, where you’ll see innovative workplace designs.
ABOUT
Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW
Vice President of Workplace Insights, Steelcase
Author, The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life
Senior Contributor, Forbes and Fast Company
Dr. Tracy Brower is a PhD sociologist studying happiness, work-life fulfillment and the future of work. She is the author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life. She is the vice president of workplace insights with Steelcase and a senior contributor to Forbes and Fast Company. Tracy’s work has been translated into 22 languages, and her TEDx talk has been viewed 8.1 million times. In addition, she is an award-winning speaker with over 25 years of experience working with global clients to achieve business results. Tracy is on the advisory board for Kids Food Basket and for the CoDesign Collaborative. In addition, she is a coach and advisor for the Center for Leadership at Hope College and an advisor to the Michigan State University Master of Industrial Mathematics Program. She is a award-winning faculty member for CoreNet Global and for Hacking HR. Tracy’s work has been featured on CBS News, TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Work-Life Balance in the 21st Century (book), Globe and Mail (Canada), InsideHR (Australia), HR Director (UK), T3N (Germany), Morning Wave in Busan (South Korea), Real Estate Review Journal, Fortune, Inc. Magazine, HBR (France), multiple podcasts and more. Tracy holds a PhD in Sociology, a Master of Management in Organizational Culture, and a Master of Corporate Real Estate with a workplace specialization. You can find her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Goodreads, Unsplash (photography) or at tracybrower.com.
ORGANIZED BY
Ohio Life Sciences (OLS) is Ohio’s life science industry trade association, representing an industry that includes more than 4,200 businesses statewide. Ohio Life Sciences convenes and advocates on behalf of biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, labs, digital health, gene and cell therapy, agricultural biotechnology, and research and academic institutions throughout Ohio. OLS is the voice representing and advocating for the common interests of our life sciences community.
Feb
27
11:00 AM
ABOUT
Collaboration between academia and industry is essential for driving innovation, economic growth and sustainable solutions to global issues. As industry needs evolve, institutions must ensure that resources across their research ecosystem – from faculty expertise to specialised equipment – are easily discoverable and accessible to potential funders, partners and collabo-rators. However, identifying partners with the same goals, visions and priorities can be a com-plex process.
Advanced research information management systems and centralised profiling tools can help institutions position themselves as valuable partners in innovation by maximising the visibility and utility of research assets and outputs. This webinar, held in partnership between Times Higher Education and Digital Science, will feature a panel of experts who will discuss how these tools help institutions improve the management, accessibility and dissemination of research data to foster mutually beneficial collaborations. It will also include the key findings from Catalyzing Collaboration: How Research Information Management Systems Drive Academic-Industry Partnerships.
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
• The benefits of academic-industry partnerships in research and the challenges in identifying the right partners
• Fostering strategic partnerships and resource-sharing to train researchers to meet evolving industry standards
• Strategies for maximising the visibility and utility of research assets and outputs
• How research management tools help streamline management, accessibility and dissemination of research data to facilitate technology transfer
• Measuring the impact of academic-industry collaborations in research
PANELISTS
- Jeff Agnoli, Senior Liaision, Corporate Partnerships, Ohio Innovation Exchange (Columbus, OH)
- Derek Newton, Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto (Toronto, CA)
- Christopher J Rowe, Executive Director for Industry Collaborations, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN)
- Mike Kagioglou, Pro Vice-chancellor of Research and Business Innovation at De Montfort University (Leicester, England)
- Kate Byrne, SVP Product, Academic & Publishing, Digital Science (London, England)
Mar
5
8:45 AM
The Ohio Information Security Conference hosted by Technology First brings together cybersecurity experts from all over the country together under one roof to share knowledge, stay ahead of threat actors, and answer your questions about protecting your most valuable asset: your data.
WHY ATTEND?
- Forge Connections: Network with industry peers, leading security professionals, and solution vendors to establish meaningful connections that drive collaborations and partnerships.
- Strategize Effectively: Discover innovative strategies and best practices to design robust cybersecurity frameworks tailored to your business needs, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Explore Cutting-edge Solutions: Engage with top cybersecurity experts showcasing state-of-the-art technologies, tools, and services that can fortify your organization's defenses.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
OISC is tailor-made for CISOs, security analysts, threat hunters, risk managers, and forward-thinking professionals dedicated to shifting the security paradigm. Whether you're responsible for securing critical infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive data, or shaping strategic security initiatives, OISC offers curated content to amplify your impact.
LOCATION
Sinclair Conference Center | 444 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402
Mar
21
1:30 PM
ABOUT
Join your fellow OhioX members on the OhioX Road Show where we'll be touring and highlighting destinations, companies, and organizations across the state that are doing all sorts of interesting and innovative things that make Ohio a tech hub.
Haven't heard of the 1819 Innovation Hub? Watch this short video for a sneak peek of what to expect on this tour.
The 1819 Innovation Hub is the University of Cincinnati’s front door for industry, inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs. Strategically located near the triangle of trauma-1 hospitals, UC’s uptown campus, College of Medicine and the Digital Futures Complex, the 1819 Innovation Hub is the home for innovative programming and events that connect students, researchers and businesspeople together to develop inspired solutions to current and future problems.
Attendees will tour the University of Cincinnati’s 100,000 square foot 1819 Innovation Hub: home to seven Fortune 500s, five large companies,12+ startups, 12,000 square feet of Makerspace, and cutting-edge meeting spaces.
LOCATION
1819 Innovation Hub - University of Cincinnati | 2900 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45206
AGENDA
- 1:30 - 2:15pm - Tour of 1819 Innovation Hub
- 2:15 - 3:00pm - Debrief, conversation and networking with fellow tour goers
Apr
9
1:00 PM
BUILDING OHIO'S GOVTECH HUB
Join us at the 5th annual Ohio GovTech Summit presented by AT&T, which brings together public sector innovators, technology leaders, government officials, and industry experts to explore the intersection of technology and government.
WHY ATTEND?
- Collaborate & Connect: Network with decision-makers and peers from across the public and private sectors.
- Real-World Solutions: Explore actionable strategies to solve pressing government challenges.
- Expert Speakers: Learn from industry leaders, government officials, and tech innovators.
- Policy Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of how technology impacts public policy in Ohio.
- Discover Insights: Learn statewide GovTech insights + trends
LOCATION
Ohio Statehouse - The Atrium | 1 Capitol Square The Atrium Columbus, OH 43215
Apr
30
11:30 AM
ABOUT
Companies like Forge Biologics, Sarepta Therapeutics, and Andelyn Biosciences might not be as well known in Central Ohio as a Honda or an Intel, but they too are putting our region on a highly coveted global map. They’re leaders in bioscience – the extremely complex, highly regulated, and yes – profitable – process of developing new drugs, therapies, and medical devices to treat disease and improve lives. More and more bioscience leaders are landing in Central Ohio, opening new research and manufacturing facilities that in turn attract more like them to Columbus. What’s the appeal of Central Ohio to bioscience firms, and how can we convince more to come? What is the promise of bioscience to revolutionize healthcare? Join us as we dissect the complexities, risk, and huge rewards of the bioscience business in Central Ohio.
Featuring Dr. Louise R. Rodino-Klapac, Executive Vice President, Head of R&D, Chief Scientific Officer, Sarepta; Dr. Frank Agbogbo, Vice President of Process Development, Forge Biologics; Dr. Erandi De Silva, Investment Partner, Drive Capital, with moderator Eddie Pauline, President and CEO, Ohio Life Sciences, and additional panelists to be announced.
LOCATION
The Ellis | 777 North 4th Street, Columbus, OH 43215
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