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TechTalk

Exclusive Tech Transfer Gatherings for Your Local Ecosystem

Join your colleagues for panel discussions, lunch, and informal networking among senior technology transfer professionals.

Scroll down for our upcoming schedule or view our past events.

Want to participate in future TechTalks? Reach out to Jaimie Testai.

Upcoming Events

October 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET

TechTalk Austin

When: Thursday, October 15 | 12–3:30 PM
Where: Foley & Lardner Offices, Austin

State of the Union in Tech Transfer

Our opening panel will present a candid conversation about the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping academic innovation today.

  • Patricia Stepp, Assistant Vice President for Technology Transfer at Rice University
  • Sheila Kadura, Chief Innovation Officer and Associate General Counsel at the University of Texas System
  • Samuel Kim, Chief Innovation Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System

Past Events

May 21, 2026

TechTalk San Diego

Presented by Foley & Lardner, Connect, and TechPipeline

Panels included “State of the Union in Academic Technology Commercialization” followed by a series of interactive discussions

April 22, 2026

TechTalk Los Angeles

Presented by Nixon Peabody and TechPipeline

Panels included “State of the Union in Tech Transfer” followed by a series of interactive discussions led by representatives from local TTOs, featuring timely, practice-focused topics

April 21, 2026

TechTalk Chicago

Presented by Foley & Lardner and TechPipeline

Panels included “State of the Union in Tech Transfer”

2025

November 5, 2025

TechTalk Boston

Presented by Foley & Lardner and TechPipeline

Panels included, “State of the Union in Tech Transfer” followed by “Efficient Start-up Licensing”