Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (all times in PT)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Training Full- Day Courses:

• Fundamentals of Technology Transfer for ORTA Professionals
• CRADA Course for Technology Transfer Professionals
• The Power of Communication: Skills to Build Trust, Inspire Loyalty, and Lead Effectively

Training Half-Day Courses:

• Advanced USPTO Topics for Technology Transfer Professionals
• Leadership for Technology Transfer Professionals
• De-Risking Software Licensing

Training Half-Day Courses:

• Intellectual Property Management for Technology Transfer Professionals
• Marketing Strategies for Technology Transfer Professionals
• iEdison

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

9  – 9:15 a.m.           

Welcome and Introduction Keynote

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 

Keynote

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. 

Lab Directors Forum

12:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

Concurrent Sessions

5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

Mentoring Program

6 – 6:30 p.m. 

Awards Reception

6:30 – 9 p.m. 

Awards Ceremony Banquet

Thursday, May 14, 2026 

9 – 9:15 a.m. 

 Welcome  

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. 

Town Hall

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. 

Poster Session

10:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Concurrent Sessions

3 – 5:30 p.m. 

Agency Breakouts