Call for Technology Demonstrations

We are seeking the best and brightest examples of Upstate technology, anywhere in the continuum from lab to market, that have clear business growth implications. If your company, research lab or university group has a technology demonstration, we are interested in hearing from you. Though we will consider ALL technology areas, this year’ conference will feature developments and demos in the following areas:

Nanotechnology
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Defense technologies
Communications & Internet
Green Energy & Environmental Technologies

The conference will be held Oct. 9-10 at the Oncenter facility in Syracuse, NY. Technology Demonstrations will open at 9:00 am on October 9 and remain open until 6:00 pm on October 10. We are planning to have special walkthroughs of the demos with the press, speakers, panelists and participating VIP’s.

Application Process

Submit a one-page Cover Sheet with the following information:

  1. Organization name, location and contact person with contact details
  2. Up to a one-half page description of the technology demonstration. Precisely what is it that will be presented and in what manner.
  3. Provide brief background on the organization responsible for the demo and any history or perspectives that will provide context for the demo. Specifically describe the benefits of the technology for your business and the implications for a particular industry segment or customer group

Submit a requirements specification for the demonstration – 3 page maximum

  1. Diagram of physical space including all equipment, furniture, number of people, and any other items involved
  2. Specify support requirements including power, audio/visual, lighting, etc.

Provide setup requirements for the demonstration

  1. We will have access to the Oncenter at approximately 6:00 am on October 9 for setup. Please provide a statement of any special setup needs for the demo including equipment, people or other.

NOTE: There is a standard fee for the technology demo exhibit of $500.  This fee covers the following:  1)  an 8' x 10' booth (with draping), one basic electrical connection, WiFi, table and a program listing.  Any additional equipment, physical requirements, personnel, set-up and expenses required outside of the basics outlined in the summary above are the sole responsibility of the exhibiting organization / company.  Total costs will be estimated in advance and charged to the exhibiting organization / company.  All payments are due prior to September 20, 2007.

Applications should be submitted no later than September 1, 2007

All applications should be submitted by email to techdemos@fusesummit.com or to

fuse2007
Attn: Technology Demos
235 Harrison Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

Selection Process

A committee of fuse advisors will review all technology demo proposals and make selection decisions based on fit with the fuse mission, the broad impact and implications of the technology and the availability of space.

Thank you for your interest in the fuse2007 initiative. For further information, please contact us.



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