Setting the Bar for the Replacement of the Probability of Collision Metric in Conjunction Assessment
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Zurich) | ZOOM
About the Conference
Entrepreneurship drives economic growth by bringing revolutionary concepts and products to the forefront. However, many innovative ideas fail to secure necessary funding due to inadequate business plans. Dr. Madni, with his extensive experience in leading successful companies like Systron Donner Corporation and BEI Technologies, will address the critical components of a compelling business plan. This lecture will explore topics crucial for a startup’s success, such as product definition, competition analysis, intellectual property, and investor engagement, providing attendees with a practical framework for developing effective business plans.
Conference Schedule

11:30 AM - Registration Opens
12:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction
12:05 AM - Keynote Speech by Dr. Asad M. Madni
12:45 PM - Q&A
01:00 PM - Networking Lunch (Sandwiches and soft drinks)
01:30 PM - Event Ends

Registration
Register Now - Secure your spot (free) at the conference and gain invaluable insights into developing a successful business plan for your startup.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Asad M. Madni is an eminent engineer and entrepreneur, known for his significant contributions to technology and business. He served as the President of BEI Technologies until its acquisition by Schneider Electric in 2006. His innovations include the development of the Extremely Slow-Motion Servo Control System for the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary MEMS GyroChip® technology.
Dr. Madni has been recognized globally, receiving over 100 national and international honors, including induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the IEEE Medal of Honor. He has been awarded 6 honorary doctorate degrees and numerous other accolades for his contributions to engineering and technology.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Matteo Gasbarri
The event is co-organized by the School of Engineering & the Vice Presidency for Innovation

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