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CSIRO to Host Silicon Valley Innovation Summit & Showcase
CSIRO, the scientific and research organization for Australia
responsible for the breakthrough science at the heart of innovations
such as WiFi (News - Alert) communications, extended wear contact lenses, and the black
box used in aviation, will host its first-ever Silicon Valley Innovation
Summit & Showcase on Feb 17th in Palo Alto (News - Alert). The event
will showcase breakthrough new scientific developments and technologies
and outline ways CSIRO plans to increase collaboration with leading tech
companies, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, academics, and other
influencers in the Silicon Valley technology community.
CSIRO, formally known as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organization of Australia, has an enviable track record of 100
years of pioneering research and scientific discoveries that are at the
heart of some of the world's most compelling and recognizable
innovations. CSIRO innovations contribute billions of dollars to the
Australian economy every year. As the largest patent holder in
Australia, their vast wealth of intellectual property has led to more
than 150 spin-off companies. With more than 5,000 experts and a burning
desire to get things done, CSIRO is Australia's catalyst for innovation.
Join CSIRO EO Larry Marshall, CSIRO scientists and experts, and Forecaster
Paul Saffo as they discuss research and work in Advanced Agriculture
and Food, Energy and Resources, Water, Big Data, Advanced Materials,
Pharma and MedTech, and the global cultural and societal trends that are
shaping new innovations. Access the event's full agenda
here. Media can register for the event here.
WHAT: CSIRO Innovation Summit & Showcase WHEN: Wed.,
Feb. 17, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Four
Seasons Hotel, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, CA (News - Alert)
The CSIRO Innovation Summit & Showcase is part of Australia-US
Business Week, a cross-country initiative and series of events being
held throughout February in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Houston,
Boston, Chicago, and New York City designed to foster collaboration
between the countries' business ecosystems with the goal of speeding
innovation and the commercialization of Australia's rich research,
science and technology resources.
View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160211006511/en/
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