Wellspring

Sophia TraIning AND Showcase
ThuRsday and Friday, 6-7 September

 Training, Networking, and Presentations

Join Wellspring and IP Pragmatics for our first annual Sophia Training and Showcase Event on the afternoon of 6th and all day 7th at the stunning National Gallery in central London. The evening reception on the 6th will be held at the Institute of Directors. This event is free to attend but space is limited. Registration ends August 24th. 

Attendees will receive hands on training on the Sophia technology transfer software, view presentations on IP management best practices, and have the opportunity to network with their colleagues from offices across the UK, Ireland, Europe and further afield.

  • Free To Attend
  • IP Best Practices
  • Advanced Techniques
  • Q&A Sessions
  • Networking Reception

AGENDA

Day 1

National Gallery 2:30 pm-5:30 pm | Institute of Directors (IoD) from 6:00 pm – 10:30pm

2:30 pm - Welcome and refreshments

3:00 pm - Knowledge Supply Chains and Academic-Corporate Collaboration

4:00 pm - Thought Leadership Panel Discussion - Trends and drivers that will impact on systems, processes and policies at Tech Transfer offices over 5-10 years

5:30 pm - Depart from the National Gallery

6:00 pm - Evening Reception of Drinks and Bowl Food (IoD)


Day 2

National Gallery

8:30 am - Welcome with coffee and tea

9:00 am - Introduction to the Wellspring and IP Pragmatics partnership

9:30 am - IP Portfolio Tips

10:00 am - Proactive invention disclosures

10:45 am - Break for coffee/tea

11:00 am - IPRIS: Are all patent renewals portals and services created equal?

Noon - Networking

1:00 pm - Contracts & Compliance

1:45 pm - IP budgeting

2:15 pm - Break for coffee/tea

2:30 pm - IP Analytics and valuations to support commercialisation activities

3:00 pm - Reporting essentials

3:45 pm - Break

4:00 pm - Successful Reporting: Strategy & Practice

4:45 pm - Closing remarks


BOOK HOTELS

The following hotels are a close walk to the conference venue. Due to the location in London (very central) these hotels do not offer block discounts on rooms.

Hub by Premier Inn London Covent Garden - £135 per night per person - very close location

Clubs Quarters Hotel, 54 Northumberland Avenue - £250 per night per person

Citadines Trafalgar Square - £150 per night per person

Park Plaza County Hall Hotel - £200 per night per person

Reception - 6 September

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Since 1903, the Institute of Directors has been at the forefront of British business.

Join us for a Free networking event on Thursday 6 September at the historic Institute of Directors, New Broad Street House, 35 New Broad St, London EC2M 1NH, UK. Attendees will network with colleagues from leading technology transfer offices around the world. Wine, Beer, and light horderves.

WHY ATTEND?

Hands On Training

Become a Sophia expert with hands on user training across every aspect of the Sophia system. Wellspring staff are available for face to face time in addition to providing in depth training on over a dozen unique subjects.

Tech Transfer Best Practices

For current and prospective Sophia users, this London event is more than just training, however. We are proud to offer the opportunity of peer-to-peer discussions on best practices for TTO management. The event will feature IP Pragmatics hosted sessions where users can discuss themes and learn and share experiences from their colleagues in other offices across the globe.

REGISTER NOW

How Do Other Offices Do That?

The event will include four networking breaks where attendees can meet colleagues from offices around the world, share best practices, and learn more about tech transfer.

The Only European Event

Friday September 7

Wellspring hosts an annual US based training day every October. However, many of our UK, European, Middle Eastern and Australian clients can't make the long flight or dates in Chicago, so we have decided to launch a new European based event. This years London location is convenient to fly in and out of, and offers a more affordable way to access hands on training. The event is completely FREE to attend, and will be hosted in the historic National Gallery at Trafalgar Square, London.

Thursday September 6

On Thursday, 6th September a series of afternoon sessions followed by a Welcome Drinks Reception and Canapés near to Trafalgar Square in London.