2022 National Meeting

About this Event

The 2022 FLC National Meeting, held virtually June 21–23, convened federal technology transfer professionals, agency leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners for three days of learning, collaboration, and recognition.
This annual event delivered robust programming meant to equip attendees with actionable tools, fresh insights, and meaningful connections to advance technology transfer and commercialization. Key highlights included:

• Comprehensive training courses covering foundational and advanced topics such as “T2 for Beginners,” valuation, CRADAs, intellectual property, and strategic engagement with external ecosystems
• Timely plenaries and keynote sessions, including a keynote by Ray Leach on public-private partnering to accelerate commercialization
• Diverse educational sessions on topics such as marketing federal labs, enabling small business success, AI and IP, seed investing models, and March-in rights
• Spotlight moments of recognition and leadership, including the FLC National Awards Ceremony and the Lab Directors Forum featuring insights from Bartley P. Durst
• Interactive forums and town halls, offering opportunities for peer exchange, questions, and discussions across agencies and sectors

By combining training, practical content, and community engagement, the 2022 National Meeting strengthened the skills, networks, and shared vision of those devoted to moving federal innovations into the marketplace.