Monday, February 8
8:00AM Cluster Tour Registration
8:30-11:45 Cluster Tours
11:00 Registration Opens Main lobby
12:00 Networking in the Innovation Lounge Main lobby
1:00 Welcome Ceremony Sheffield 2&3
- Mayor Mary Becker, Mayor, City and Borough of Juneau
- President Richard J. Peterson, Central Council Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska
- Governor Bill Walker, Governor of Alaska
1:30 Clusters: A Strategic Approach to Strengthening our Economy Sheffield 2&3
- Brian Holst, JEDC Executive Director
- Kirby Day, Holland America Group/Princess Cruises
- Alec Mesdag, AEL&P
- Dr. Shannon Atkinson, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
- Dr. Dave D’Amore, Pacific Northwest Research Station
- Bill Leighty, Entrepreneur
2:15-3:30 Introduction and Keynote 1: Dr. Michael H. Shuman Sheffield 2&3
Introduction by Representative Sam Kito III
- Michael Shuman will be discussing how innovative, self-financing enterprises can grow jobs and prosperity.
Michael H. Shuman is an economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a globally recognized expert on community economics. He has written several books on local economic development including The Small Mart Revolution, Local Dollars and Local Sense and, most recently, The Local Economy Solution.
3:30-3:50 Break in Innovation Lounge Main Lobby
3:50-5:00 Innovation Shorts I Egan, Hickel and Sheffield 3
- Three simultaneous sessions of five 10-minute Innovation Short Presentations. Presenters discuss a big idea, exciting research or a new perspective on a variety of topics.
5:00-6:00 Reception Main Lobby
5:45 Artistic Expression by Crystal Worl Main Ballroom
6:00-6:30 Dinner and Special Recognition Sheffield 2&3
- Dr. Daniel M. White, University of Alaska Vice President for Academic Affairs & Research, will recognize Southeast Alaska as a Community of Excellence in Research on behalf of the State Committee on Research.
- Beth Pendleton, Regional Forester, U.S. Forest Service, Alaska Regional Office
6:30-7:45 Introduction and Keynote 2: Dr. Christian Ketels Sheffield 2&3
Introduction by Representative Cathy Munoz
- Dr. Christian Ketels will discuss how Alaska can draw on the most recent thinking on the competitiveness of locations and the role of clusters to develop and implement an economic strategy applying cluster-based economic policies.
Dr. Christian Ketels is a member of the Harvard Business School faculty at Professor Michael E. Porter’s Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness. Dr. Ketels is the President of the TCI Network, a global practitioner’s network for competitiveness, clusters and innovation.
7:45-8:30 Leadership Panel Sheffield 2&3
- Moderator: University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield
- Panelist 1: University of Alaska Vice President for Academic Affairs & Research Dr. Daniel M. White
- Panelist 2: Senator Mia Costello, Chair, Senate Labor and Commerce Committee
- Panelist 3: Anthony Mallott, CEO Sealaska Corporation
8:30 End Day One
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Tuesday, February 9
7:00AM Breakfast & Innovation Lounge Opens Main Lobby
7:30-8:45 Entrepreneur Pitch in the Morning Sheffield 2&3
Moderated by AEDC Vice President Jon Bittner
- This is an exciting new element to the Innovation Summit. Selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas in front of Innovation Summit attendees. The best pitch will be awarded with cash prizes from sponsors AND contributions from the audience. Everyone is welcome. Buy one $10 ticket to vote (100% of the funds raised will be added to our initial cash prize amount).
9:00-9:05 Day Two Announcements Sheffield 2&3
9:05-9:20 Juneau Hydropower Announcement Sheffield 2&3
- Keith Comstock, Juneau Hydropower, Inc.
Juneau Hydropower, Inc. and their partners will make a major economic development announcement for Juneau and Southeast Alaska. Please join us for the public unveiling of this exciting and transformative project.
9:20 – 10:30 Introduction and Keynote 3: Karen Pittman Sheffield 2&3
Introduction by Senator Dennis Egan
- Karen Pittman will discuss collective impact and how people from different sectors can come together to address complex issues.
Karen Pittman is President and CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment, respected sociologist and leader in youth development. Karen was involved in the founding of America’s Promise and directed the President’s Crime Prevention Council during the Clinton administration. Come learn about the ROI on investing in our youth.
10:30-11:00 Break in Innovation Lounge Main lobby
11:00-12:30 Mini Sessions with Keynote speakers
Sheffield 2&3 – Karen Pittman
Hickel – Michael Shuman
Sheffield 1 – Dr. Christian Ketels
Hammond – Juneau Hydropower Announcement Q&A
12:30-1:30 Networking Lunch Lobby and Sheffield 1
1:30–2:45 Innovation Laboratories
- This is an exciting new element to the Innovation Summit. Groups from different industry sectors (self-selecting) will work across clusters to identify new markets, new products, new processes and/or new services bridging two or more industry clusters from our region. In short, we are inviting you to innovate at the Innovation Summit. Bring a fresh perspective and enjoy the benefit of being with a group of impressive, creative people. Innovations will be shared with attendees.
2:45-3:00 Break in Innovation Lounge Main lobby
3:00-4:15 Innovation Shorts II Egan, Hickel, Sheffield 3
- Three simultaneous sessions of five 10-minute Innovation Short Presentations. Presenters discuss a big idea, exciting research or a new perspective on a variety of topics.
4:15-4:40 Path to Prosperity Announcement Sheffield 2&3
4:40-5:00 Summit Wrap Up Sheffield 2&3
5:00-6:00 Closing Reception Main Lobby
6:00-8:00 Experience Juneau (advance sign-up required)
- Innovation Summit attendees have the option to select from three Downtown Juneau restaurants to enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Options include:
- The New McGivney’s Sports Bar – come experience the new kids on the block
- The Baranof – featuring white glove service
- The Rockwell –featuring a local harvest feast
