nTEK 2007 will commence with a keynote luncheon event, headlined by a guest speaker with regional recognition. The speaker will focus on the importance of the high tech sector to both our national and state economies, and set the stage for an in-depth discussion throughout the afternoon, concerning southern New Hampshire's need and desire for a High Tech Research Park with Tech Incubator space.

The luncheon will be followed by a series of panel discussions, with experts addressing specific issues related to a successful establishment of a Tech Park.

11:00am Registration and Check-In at The Crowne Plaza in Nashua
11:30am Keynote Luncheon
1:15pm Panel Discussion 1:

Best Practices Related to other Tech Parks throughout the U.S.

Invited Speakers include the Executive Directors and Presidents of:

- Central Florida Research Park in Orlando, FL
- The Science Park in New Haven, CT
- The Dartmouth Regional Technology Center in Lebanon, NH
2:15pm Panel Discussion 2:

The Education Element: Does Nashua Have the Right Education Partners?

Invited Speakers include:

- Stephen Reno, Chancellor of the University System in
  New Hampshire
- Dr. Skip Myers, President of Daniel Webster College
- Fred Kocher, President of the NH High Tech Council
- Lucille Jordan, President of the Nashua Community Technical College
3:15pm Panel Discussion 3:

The Infrastructure: Can Nashua Support a Tech & Research Park?

Invited Speakers include:

- Dick Cane, representing The Flatley Group
- Mayor Bernie Streeter, City of Nashua
- Commissioner George Bald, NH DRED
- Michael Monks, Monks & Co.
4:30pm
Reception and Networking for Attendees





"Companies looking to
expand or relocate to New Hampshire can't afford
to miss this discussion."

- Bernie Streeter, Mayor of
the City of Nashua


"nTEK is going to raise
some eyebrows across
northern New England."

- Fred Kocher, Chairman of
the NH High Tech Council


"Such an effort embodied
in nTEK 2007 could
really become a magnet,
drawing more people and industries to New Hampshire."

- Stephen Reno, Chancellor of
the NH University System