Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Time: Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM

NineSigma Sourcing Innovation Worldwide

Charles J. Brez, M.S.E.E.
Vice President of Innovation Alliances

Abstract: NineSigma provides services, information, and software to help organizations improve their innovation sourcing processes and enhance the capabilities of their innovation management. Clients span the globe and are buyers (represented by Innovation Managers) and suppliers (referred to as Solution Providers) of innovation across a wide range of industries, technologies, and scientific disciplines. Solution providers include companies from start-up phase to Fortune 100 size, universities, government labs, private research organizations, and consultants. Solution providers submit proposal abstracts to NineSigma in response to RFP's and RFI's issued on behalf of NineSigma's clients. If chosen by the sponsoring company, the solution provider negotiates directly with the company for a contract or relationship. Registering to become a part of NineSigma's innovation network is free giving access to an Innovation Newsletter that includes new and open requests (e.g., RFP's and RFI's) from NineSigma's clients. NineSigma also operates an Innovation Alliance Program ,which is an exciting way to earn compensation and create value for your peers simply by networking within your own science or technology network. NineSigma relies on innovators like you to help identify novel ideas and breakthrough technologies from companies, universities and labs around the world.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From City Line Ave. (Route # 1) drive north on Conshohocken State Road (Route # 23) about 3 long blocks. Continue north on Trevor Lane instead of following Route #23 left. At “Y” in road one block north on Trevor Lane turn left where clubhouse and parking are on the left side of the road. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524.

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $35. Early Bird discount price is $25 if reserved by Thursday, January 4. Late reservations and walk-ins subject to availability. No-shows will be invoiced. Please advise of any special dietary requirements.