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The countdown is on! In just a few days, industry leaders, innovators, and academics will come together at?LogX 2024?to explore the future of logistics, supply chain, and technology. This?groundbreaking conference?will focus on?#CommercializingIntellectualProperty, structuring funding for IP, and developing?#Strategies?and?#Structures?for?#RaisingFunds?to fuel innovation. Attendees will engage with?top thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators?to drive collaboration and push the industry forward. LogX is your opportunity to?connect, learn, and be inspired?by cutting-edge discussions and real-world applications. Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation! ???Date:?March 19, 2024 ???Location:?UNT at Frisco ??Time:?9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ???Register Now:?https://lnkd.in/e_c-73TT #Innovation #Logistics #SupplyChain #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth Terrance Pohlen Ruben Ceballos, Ph.D. Michael Rondelli Jon McCarry Lauren Pratt University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business UNT Career Center Dallas Business Journal Dallas Innovates

We’re thrilled to announce LogX Conference 2025, a groundbreaking event that will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and academics to explore the future of logistics and supply chain management. This event will take place on March 19, 2025, at UNT at Frisco from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The conference will focus on commercializing intellectual property, structuring funding for innovation, and creating strategies for raising capital to support the next generation of logistics advancements. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals shaping the future of the industry. Key highlights of the conference include: ? In-depth discussions on commercializing IP and innovation ? Networking opportunities with leaders from academia, business, and government ? Keynote speakers and panel discussions featuring top experts in logistics and supply chain Don't miss out! Register today and secure your spot at this must-attend event! ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gunf-_cf ?? Learn more about LogX Conference 2025: https://bit.ly/LogX2025 Neil Foote Terrance Pohlen Michael Rondelli Jon McCarry Ruben Ceballos, Ph.D. Lauren Pratt Peterbuilt Motors Inc Frisco Economic Development Corporation Dallas Business Journal University of North Texas Harrison Keller Marilyn Wiley TxDOT o9 Solutions, Inc. MW Logistics NT Logistics, Inc. Southern Methodist University Dallas College Southeastern Oklahoma State University The Chickasaw Nation SEMPRE.ai Mozee TIQ Capital LLC Brazos Innovation Partners Wave Ventures Laundris Corporation Anthropy Partners, LLC

I'm thrilled to announce a transformative Pilates experience at East West Wellness Center: "The Future of Health Innovation: Dance Like a Dervish and Lose Yourself in this Pilates Class." Class Highlights: Instructor: Rosemarie Truman, affectionately known as "The Trumanator" Former Goldman Sachs Investment Banker Global Head of Innovation Strategy Serial Entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of the Center for Advancing Innovation Over 8,000 hours of community service Class Format: Introductions Warmups Planks Bums Arms Cardio Cooldown Please note: The format may vary to keep each session dynamic and engaging Details: Date & Time: Every Saturday at 2 PM Location: 9282 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD, East West Wellness Center Pricing Plans: Flexible options to suit your journey Steps to Join: Sign Up: Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e-N_KeZ9 Bring Your Mat: Essential for the session Get Ready to Move: All levels are welcome Remember: This is your moment. Your time to shine. Seize the mat, seize the day, and let Rosemarie guide you to your best self. Don't just live—thrive! #Pilates #Wellness #FitnessInnovation #TheTrumanator #EastWestWellness #GaithersburgMD #Health #Fitness #Community #PilatesClass #DanceLikeADervish Cody J. Locke Chris Frew Sun Park Tisha Jepson Tien Wong Maurice A. Jones Ginger Greenfield Natcha (Lyn) Thawesaengskulthai Vijay Raghavan Ph.D., M.B.A., Gregory Charlop, MD Matthew Cimino, PhD Jarrod Borkat, MBA Judy Costello Valerie Fremont

Congratulations to CAI's Global Health Innovation Challenge Winner, INNOVOTEX INC., for their recognition as Top Innovator and Featured Presenter at the 2024 New England Venture Summit! youngStartup Ventures

??EPIC Meteoric Growth: A Winner of the Center for Advancing Innovation - Filterbaby is Revolutionizing Skincare with Clean Water Solutions Based in Montgomery County - Key Achievements of Filterbaby: Growth nothing less than what one might image in revenue and profit! Innovation Challenge Champion: Filterbaby emerged as a stupendous winner in the Center for Advancing Innovation's Innovate Children's Health Challenge, competing against 134 companies and 484 individuals. This victory showcases Filterbaby's innovative approach and potential impact in the healthcare industry. Product Innovation: The company launched Filterbaby 2.0, an upgraded version of their original product with improved features: Higher impurity removal rate, eliminating 99.9% of physical contaminants as small as 0.001 microns? Enhanced durability, withstanding water pressure of more than 100 psi New streamlined design aesthetic Expanded Product Line: Filterbaby 2.0 is now available in multiple colors (White, Pink, Blue, Chrome, Shiny Gold and Black) to suit various bathroom aesthetics, with plans to launch more color options in 2025. Clinical Validation: The product has been clinically tested and objectively measured to improve skin hydration in just two weeks, verified by a certified third-party clinical lab in Europe. Positive User Feedback: Users report enhanced skin radiance, reduced skin irritation and redness, reduced skin dryness, reduction of acne, and overall improvement in skin health. Retail Expansion: Filterbaby announced its first brick-and-mortar retail partnership with Nordstrom, all 94 doors in November of 2024. Recognition: Filterbaby was featured in Time's 200 Best Inventions of 2024 list for their Eco-Pro Shower Filter, which reduces plastic waste by 80% compared to traditional filters. Market Position: The company has established itself as a pioneer in the skincare water filtration space, creating a new product category. Strategic Relationships: Filterbaby has been forging strategic relationships globally, positioning the company for even greater success and expansion. Social Media Success: The company amassed over 1M followers on social media. These achievements demonstrate Filterbaby's rapid growth, product innovation, and increasing market presence in the skincare and water filtration industries. The company's success in the Center for Advancing Innovation's challenge and its partnerships with major institutions underscore its potential to revolutionize the intersection of skincare and water technology. #Innovation #SkincareRevolution #WaterTechnology #CleanWaterSolutions #ProductInnovation #SustainableLiving #RetailExpansion #TimeBestInventions #HealthTech #EcoFriendlyProducts

CAI is delighted to announce the winners of our Global Health Innovation Challenge II (GHIC II). Funded and orchestrated by CAI with continued support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration #BuildtoScale Program and CAI's Advocate network, these companies have joined an entrepreneurial community that has raised >$2 billion and directly created 2000+ jobs since 2015. Congratulations to the winners! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gM5Dbj8U. ??

Dear Friends, The Maryland Department of Commerce is supporting a delegation of Maryland medical technology and digital health companies to attend?The MedTech Conference?organized by?AdvaMed?in Toronto, Canada, October 15-17, 2024. Here is a link to the 2024 MedTech Conference delegation application: https://lnkd.in/embsYdRN If selected to join the delegation, your company will receive: *One?complimentary All-Access Pass to the 2024 MedTech Conference *Digital promotional opportunities through the Maryland Department of Commerce's marketing channels Additionally, three companies in the delegation will have the opportunity to present at the conference's Innovation Pavilion. To be eligible for the Innovation Pavilion, you must?apply?directly to the MedTech Conference at https://lnkd.in/ehhxufUS,?in addition to completing this application to join the Maryland delegation. Selection does not include exhibition space or cover travel costs. By applying, you agree to: * Commit one representative to attend the conference in person * Provide a summary of your experience within 30 days following the conference Applications are due by COB July 10, 2024.

The Center for Advancing Innovation (CAI) invites **you** to our next virtual "Global Health Demo Day". At this event, private companies advancing technologies to hyper-accelerate the future of health will present to investors for funding. The Global Health Demo Day will be held from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern on Monday, June 24th, 2024 using Zoom. Anyone with an interest in learning more about Tech-for-Good is invited. #innovation #tech #health #startups #fundraising #investing #socialimpact #impactinvesting #globalhealth #therapeutics #diagnostics #cancer #digitalbiology #AI #syntheticbiology

??Register today to join CAI and dozens of other trailblazers at the 2024 Wharton DC Innovation Summit on June 20th in McLean, Virginia at Valo Park - Tysons! ?? ??Participate in 22 sessions full of groundbreaking ideas, technologies, and strategies from some of the world’s best leaders and innovators. ??Engage with 200+ of the brightest innovative startups, government officials, and industry leaders focused on changing the fields of sustainability, healthcare, tech, and more. ??Explore new ideas, gain valuable knowledge, and connect with like-minded individuals. ?Register now to join other visionary leaders in learning how to leverage an innovation ecosystem to maximize your results. #innovation #tech #entrepreneurship #sustainability #stemcells #ai #fintech #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity #globalhealth #fundraising #investing #WhartonDCInnovationSummit