As part of Johns Hopkins' Sesquicentennial, join us for this one-day in-person symposium which brings together global experts, nationally recognized scholars, policymakers, and practitioners in technology transfer and academic entrepreneurship to evaluate the latest policy advancements in the field, explore implications, and outline a future research agenda.
The event will highlight lessons from Johns Hopkins’ translational successes and position the university as a conversational leader at the intersection of innovation, technology commercialization, and policy.
Event Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST
Location: Hopkins Bloomberg Center
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Program:
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome Address by Denis Wirtz, Vice Provost for Research for Johns Hopkins University
Panel 1: "Lessons from Federal Translation Programs" with panel chair Don Siegel, ASU
Panel 2: "Building a Hig-Impact Innovation Ecosystem" with panel chair Myra Norton, JHTV
Panel 3: "Security Considerations in Technology Transfer with Attention to Dual Use Technologies" with panel chair Phillip Phan, JHU
Networking Lunch
Panel 4: "The Future Landscape of Innovation in the US" with panel chair Siri Terjesen, FAU and featuring Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, NIH
Panel 5: "From Bench to Business: Lessons from Successful Partnering between Universities and Corporations" with panel chair Youseph Yazdi, JHU
Final Remarks: "The Future of University-based Discovery Translation and Commercialization" from organizers Phillip Phan, JHU; Don Siegel, ASU; and Siri Terjesen, FAU
Reception
Please complete the form below to secure your spot, and we look forward to seeing you there. While this is a free event, please keep in mind that we budget according to our expected attendees.