CIO Panel
December 6
7:30--9:30 a.m.
Minnesota High Tech Association
Free for MHTA members, $85 for non-members
The annual CIO Panel at the MHTA is an educational forum aimed at addressing key technology issues, trends, and challenges that CIOs are facing. This year's panel includes Abdul Bengali of the
Mayo Clinic, Joe Topinka of
Red Wing Shoes, and Ranell Hamm of
Patterson Companies.
LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo
December 7
Minneapolis Convention Center
From $70 - $525 depending on membership and different attendance options
Now in its 10th year, LifeScience Alley is a must-attend event for medical technology professionals from around the globe. Session topics cover finance, IT, sales and marketing, product development, research, and other issues.
Doing Business in Africa
December 7
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Suite 2-206
Free
This panel discussion about education and workforce development is being put on by the
Carlson Global Institute of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, the
Corporate Council on Africa, and
Books for Africa. The panelists include Hussein Samatar of the
African Development Center, Trevor Gunn of
Medtronic, and Michelle Grogg of
Cargill.
Kindred Kitchen Food Show and Buyers' Fair
December 15
6:30 p.m.
1200 W. Broadway, Minneapolis
Free
Participants in Kindred Kitchen's food business incubator program have the opportunity to meet industry professionals, food retail buyers, and the general public as they showcase their delicious creations.