1. Licensing Without Borders
May 3-7, 2008
Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago, Illinois

2. 2008 International Conference Highlights
Spotlight on Global Licensing Opportunities
Leaders of Corporate Licensing Panel
International Industry Sector Content and Networking
Over 800 attendees expected

3. 2008 International Conference Highlights
Schedule May 2 LESI Board Meeting International Delegates Welcome Reception
May 3 LESI Board and National Presidents Meetings
Committee Meetings Dinner for Delegates and USA/C Board Signature Room, John Hancock Tower
May 4 International Delegates Meeting
Add-Ons
Graduate Student Business Plan Competition
Welcome Reception for Conference Attendees “The LES World’s Fair”

4. 2008 International Conference Highlights
Schedule May 5 Global Leaders of Corporate Licensing Joint LESI-USA/C Committee Meetings
Luncheon with The Second City
Industry Specific Workshops
Accompanying Persons Tours
Networking Reception and Dinner Museum of Science & Industry

5. 2008 International Conference Highlights
Schedule (continued)
May 6 Licensing Zeitgeist - Different Paths to Innovation
Comparing success across:
Industries
Regions
Drafting
Roundtable discussions
Industry Specific Workshops
Global Licensing Tech Fair
Industry Sector Receptions
Sponsor Receptions
Individual Dinner Arrangements

6. 2008 International Conference Highlights
Schedule (continued)
May 7 Industry Sector Mini-Plenary Programs
Chemicals, Energy – Fuels of the Future
Health Care/Life Sciences – Growing Strong Alliances By Combining Disciplines & Industries
High Technology/IT & E-Commerce – Patent Valuations
BioMedical Devices – Collaborations and Licensing in Canada, Europe and the U.S.
Legal – Licensing Essential Patents and the Interplay with Standard Organizations
Networking Luncheon
Industry Specific Workshops
Chicago Nightlife Reception and Dinner

7. 2008 International Conference Highlights
Schedule (continued)
May 8 Add-On
LES (USA & Canada) Board Meeting
LES (USA & Canada) Board Dinner

8. 2008 International Conference Highlights
2008 LESI Conference Planning Committee
Chair: Jim Sobieraj
Program: Ada Nielsen and Russell Levine
Arrangements: Jacki Sobieraj and Janet Pioli
Intern. Delegates: Tom Filarski
Sponsorship: Gary Nath
Tech Fair: Walter Copan
Marketing: Jeffery Duncan and Vince Thomas
Registration: Glenn Wheeler
Tours: Kristi Malackowski

9. Licensing Without Borders
May 3-7, 2008
Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago, Illinois