Registration at Intellectual Ventures Laboratory

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Intellectual Ventures Laboratory in Bellevue, Wash.

Registration will open for members at the Intellectual Ventures Laboratory in Bellevue. Meet with our Forum Services team to review the Forum schedule, speakers, and work with our Digital Services team to set up your Cavendish IQ profile, schedule one-on-one meetings and more.

Opening Remarks from Cavendish Global

2:45 - 2:50 PM | J. Michael Moffat, Chairman, Cavendish Global

Cavendish Global Chairman, J. Michael Moffat, will welcome the audience to the Intellectual Ventures Laboratory and the Seattle Forum.

Welcome to Intellectual Ventures and Opening Keynote

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM | Maurizio Vecchione, Executive Vice President, Global Good and Research, Intellectual Ventures

Maurizio Vecchione is executive vice president of Global Good and Research at Intellectual Ventures (IV). In this role, he oversees Global Good, IV’s collaboration with Bill Gates to invent and deploy technology specifically focused on improving life in developing countries, as well as the research and operations of the IV Laboratory and Institute for Disease Modeling. Mr. Vecchione most recently served as CEO of Arrogene, which is commercializing a new nanotechnology platform for cancer-targeted therapeutics and diagnostics, and as CEO of telemedicine pioneer CompuMed.

Panel Discussion with the Washington Global Health Alliance

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Moderated by Dena Morris, President & CEO, Washington Global Health Alliance

Dena Morris will lead a panel discussion with global health leaders from around Seattle and Washington State, on the latest initiatives, trends and discussions taking place in the nation’s leading global health hub, and the implications for key stakeholders. Panelists include:

Elizabeth Aylward, PhD, Director, Office of Science-Industry Partnerships at Seattle Children’s Research Insitute

Thomas S. Uldrick, MD, Deputy Program Head, Global Oncology Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Scott Maloney, Director of Innovation and Private Sector Research Engagement, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University

Rhea Coler, PhD, Senior Vice President, Infectious Disease Research Institute, University of Washington

Keynote Address from Praveen Raja, PhD

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Praveen Raja, PhD, Vice President, Technology Development and Introduction, PATH

Dr. Raja oversees PATH’s Medical Devices and Tools, Diagnostics, and Global Innovation Hub teams in leveraging technology to improve health outcomes for underserved communities around the world. He has extensive experience in the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and digital health tools that have achieved clinical adoption and commercial success globally. Dr. Raja has developed and led teams focused on innovation in start-up environments as well as in multibillion-dollar global companies and franchises.

Special Performance and Fireside Chat with Dr. Jonathan Sackier

4:45 - 5:15 PM | Featuring renown musicians, former Incubus guitarist, Michael Einziger, together with his wife and acclaimed violinist, Ann Marie Simpson, with a fireside chat moderated by Dr. Jonathan Sackier, Chief Medical Officer and Managing Partner, Cavendish Global

Ahead of the Opening Cocktail Reception, guests will be treated to an exclusive musical performance, featuring a unique discussion with Cavendish Global’s Dr. Jonathan Sackier.

Cocktails, Entertainment and Tours at the Intellectual Ventures Lab

5:15 PM - 8:00 PM | Intellectual Ventures Laboratory

The opening reception is a member favorite. Join new and returning members for an evening of uninterrupted networking and meeting at the Intellectual Ventures Laboratory.

The IV Laboratory will be providing members with exclusive tours of their facilities and current projects.

This is a can’t-miss evening!