Past Events

Minnesota boosts more than just the Land of 10,000 Lakes – it's home to leading Fortune 500 companies, renowned research universities and institutions, a forward-thinking public sector, and more. All of these things position Minnesota with the momentum to be a global leader in clean technology where groundbreaking ideas can thrive and evolve.

To be successful, existing cleantech collaborators know this work cannot be done alone. Through intentional efforts and supportive ecosystems, a collective approach will further Minnesota as an incubator for cleantech innovations. 

Join Bill Weber, Director of Business Building, 3M Ventures; Mark Sanders, Gemini Chair in Engineering Entrepreneurship, Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota; and Whitney Terrill, Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Project (MNSEIP), for a conversation with Nina Axelson, Founder of Grid Catalyst, as they share perspectives on: 

• Minnesota's potential to be a leader in sustainable technology, 
• How diverse sectors in Minnesota are converging to create integrated solutions on the forefront of cleantech innovation, 
• The importance of ambition to action,
• And more!

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*Post-Event Networking Opportunity*

Climate/energy professionals, early career professionals, and students – undergrad, grad, post docs, PhD – interested in workforce development and other industry opportunities are invited to attend an in person informal networking event from 1 – 2 p.m. CDT. Whether you’re a student looking to gain insights into the industry or a professional seeking to connect with emerging talent, this event is designed for you. Refreshments will be served. RSVP is requested within the People & Planet Google Form. 

See you there!

EVENT DETAILS:

📆 Date: Wednesday, November 29
🕓 Time: 12 - 1 p.m., CDT
📌 Location: Institute on the Environment, Room R-380, 1954 Buford Ave, St Paul | A virtual option will be available and recording shared after the event.

We're thrilled to announce a fantastic series of events aimed at strengthening the bonds between our incredible TLI alumni, current students, and local rising stars!
 

🗓️ Mark your calendars for our new event on Thursday, November 16! 🗓️
 

• 🌟 Event Highlights: Join us at Twin Ignition Startup Garage - an innovative tech hub in Northeast Minneapolis fostering startup success.
• ✨ Speaker Spotlight: Learn from TLI alum Adam Choe's journey and valuable experiences at Tundra Ventures - a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments.
• 🎁 Bonus: Drinks and food are covered! 🥂 
   

Register before November 9

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Join us for this incredible gathering, and get ready for more exciting events in the pipeline. See you there!

EVENT DETAILS:

📆 Date: Thursday, November 16
🕓 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
📌 Location: Twin Ignition Startup Garage
📍 Address: 1317 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

The Technological Leadership Institute is waiving the fee for those who submit their application for our graduate programs between October 23 - 30!

Find the steps to how to submit your application without paying the application fee during the no fee week in the link below:

APPLY FOR FREE

Join us online to learn more about how our M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT), M.S. in Medical Device Innovation (MDI), and M.S. in Security Technologies (ST) programs can help you stand out and advance your career.

Once you register, an admissions associate will reach out with more information. If you register on the day of the event, please email tli-info@umn.edu to ensure your registration was received. 

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The University of Minnesota’s Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) has launched the new Center for Electrification opportunity (MN CEO). The inaugural debut for the initiative will be the Electroposium at the Twin Cities Campus on Monday, October 9^th, 2023.  The event aims to inspire and empower the next generation of electrification leaders by showcasing the latest technological advancements, offering hands-on training and informational sessions, and fostering discussions about the future of electrification. 

The Electroposium will be a free and unparalleled networking opportunity for students, industry professionals, and academic experts alike.

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• 🌟 Event Highlights: Join us for drinks at Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul and get a tour of Lab651, a software development company, lead by its own CEO and founder Justin Grammens!
• ✨ Speaker Spotlight: We're kicking off with a bang! Join us as Justin Grammens from Lab651 takes the stage. He'll share his inspiring journey and give us an exclusive tour of Lab651's cutting-edge facilities.
• 🎁 Bonus: And here's a little something extra to sweeten the deal - we're providing drink tickets! 🥂

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Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, October 3rd 
Event Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lab Tour Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Lake Monster Brewing 
Address: 550 Vandalia St 160, St Paul, MN 55114

Join us for this incredible gathering, and get ready for more exciting events in the pipeline. See you there!

Control technology is ubiquitous across industry sectors and application domains: aerospace and automotive, robotics and manufacturing, energy and infrastructure, buildings and facilities, biomedical and healthcare, industrial processes, and more. Yet, for researchers in control science and engineering—whether graduate students, faculty, or industrial staff—the pathways to real-world impact can seem mysterious and murky. How does one go from research to practice and how can that transition be facilitated?

Organized by Tariq Samad and Alisa Rupenyan, this workshop will convene leaders in control, with experience across industry and academia, to discuss how the impact of control technology can be furthered. Either in current roles or recent positions, workshop presenters represent experience including:

• Taking research to commercial offerings;
• Leading control-driven innovation in multiple industry sectors;
• Graduate and professional education in technology management;
• Leading industry/university collaboration initiatives;
• Publications and presentations related to the workshop topic.

In addition to prepared presentations, the workshop program will include time for discussion and debate. We will also hold a breakout session in which participants, in smaller groups, will apply the frameworks and tools taught in the workshop to innovations they are working on or are familiar with.

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The Center for Medical Device Cybersecurity (CMDC) is excited to sponsor a medical device-centered offering of Adam Shostack’s popular Threat Modeling Intensive. Attendees will learn how to consistently and efficiently apply threat modeling using the Four Question Framework. The course includes a mix of hands-on exercises, discussions, and lectures (available in video before and after the course). The focus will be on fundamental skill development.

Learner Profile
Attendees are usually a mix of product engineers, security engineers, product managers, and regulatory professionals. They're generally mid-career or more senior.

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Join us online to learn more about how our M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT), M.S. in Medical Device Innovation (MDI), and M.S. in Security Technologies (ST) programs can help you stand out and advance your career.

Once you register, an admissions associate will reach out with more information. If you register on the day of the event, please email tli-info@umn.edu to ensure your registration was received. 

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Join a panel of leaders and innovators from different industries and functional backgrounds for this important panel discussion and learn about their career journey. 

Technically Speaking is a series of interactive discussions featuring experts and thought-leaders in business, science and technology. Past speakers have ranged from renowned scholars to esteemed industry professionals, including Richard Serino (former Deputy Administrator at FEMA), Ellen Embrey (former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs), Dr. Ashish Khandpur (Sr. VP of Research & Development and CTO at 3M) and many more.

May 4, 2023 | 5:00-7:00 PM | McNamara Alumni Center - Swain Room

'Cracking the Code: New Leadership Roles in Cybersecurity'
Presented by Jodie Kautt, Vice President of Cyber Security at Target

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Jodie Kautt: VP, Target Cybersecurity

Jodie leads the Cyber Fusion Center, which integrates threat intelligence, advanced analytics and state-of-the-art technology to detect, deter, investigate and mitigate cyber threats. In addition, she leads product security, data protection, fraud & abuse and enterprise incident management for Target. 
 
She's the executive champion for Target Tech’s Diversity Action Committee, focused on building a team that values open dialogue, respect, inclusion and diversity. She is also a member of New York University’s Cyber Fellows Advisory Council.
 
Jodie joined Target in 2005 from KPMG, where she consulted with a variety of companies. During this Technically Speaking talk, Jodie will walk you through the role cybersecurity plays in the modern retail company and how she navigates the challenges of leadership on the edge.  She will also demystify the world of cybersecurity to the uninitiated and explore how leaders with all kinds of backgrounds can contribute to the cybersecurity function within organizations.

*Space for this event is limited to 100 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your spot before it's too late!