2013 Technology Institute Agenda
Understanding Washington’s Innovation Ecosystem
Welcome:
Cheryl Vedoe CEO, Apex Learning Inc. and Chair, Technology Alliance
Key Questions
- What policy issues are of greatest concern to the industries driving our economy?
- What are the current and future talent needs in each sector?
- What are the potential barriers to innovation and job creation – either shared across sectors or unique to a particular sector – which our state needs to address to support future growth?
Introduction
Ewan Duncan, Principal, McKinsey & Company and Co-chair, 2013 Technology Institute
Panel
- Alex Pietsch Director, Governor’s Office of Aerospace
- J. Thomas Ranken President & CEO, Washington Clean Technology Alliance
- Chris Rivera President & CEO, Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
- Michael Schutzler CEO, Washington Technology Industry Association
- Moderator: Ewan Duncan Principal, McKinsey & Company
Growing Our Innovation Economy: Perspectives from State Policy Leaders
Key Questions
- What is the role of state policy in supporting innovation and technology-enabled economic growth throughout our state?
- What are the unique and shared needs of different communities – in terms of talent, investment, partnerships, and policy – that, if addressed, will enable us to accelerate innovation and job creation?
- How can we harness the strengths of different regions and leverage each other’s assets to support future economic growth and benefit our entire state?
Panel
- Honorable Zack Hudgins 11th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
- Honorable Matt Manweller 13th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
- Honorable Jeff Morris 40th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
- Moderator: Ewan Duncan Principal, McKinsey & Company
Growing Our Innovation Economy: Priorities of the State Department of Commerce
Key Questions
- What role does the Washington State Department of Commerce fulfill in promoting innovation and job creation?
- What are the top economic development priorities that Commerce plans to focus on over the next three to five years?
- How can the innovation community and Commerce partner effectively to advance our shared goals?
Presentation
Brian Bonlender Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Group Discussion & Takeaways
Ewan Duncan Principal, McKinsey & Company
U.S. Economy: Situation Today, Growth Opportunities, & Implications for Washington State
Key Questions
- What are the critical trends that will shape the economy over the next three to five years?
- What can we learn from other states and nations that are positioning their economies to fuel job creation and economic growth?
- What are the high-impact action steps that Washington State can take to bolster our competitiveness?
Keynote Presentation
Eric Kutcher Managing Director, U.S. Western Region, McKinsey & Company
A Conversation with Congressman Derek Kilmer
Key Questions
- In what ways is federal policy likely to help or hinder innovation and economic growth in our state and our nation over the next three to five years?
- How can Washington’s innovation community work effectively with our congressional delegation to promote our state’s interests in the other Washington?
- What are the prospects for moving forward on the innovation community’s priorities in Congress, including innovation reform, cultivating educated talent, and investments in research?
Honorable Derek Kilmer Representative, 6th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives
Facilitator: Jonathan Sposato Chairman, GeekWire
Group Discussion & Takeaways
Ewan Duncan Principal, McKinsey & Company
K-12 Education: Maintaining a Commitment to Rigor
Key Questions
- What are the implications – for educators, students, parents, and policy leaders – of implementing the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards in Washington?
- How do we ensure that our state maintains a commitment to providing all students with a rigorous curriculum, including adherence to the new standards and the 24-credit high school diploma?
- How can we provide students with expanded opportunities to pursue rigorous coursework such as computer science?
Presentation
Susan Enfield Superintendent, Highline Public Schools
Panel
Honorable Cathy Dahlquist 31st Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Susan Enfield
Marcie Maxwell Senior Policy Advisor on Education, Office of the Governor
Cheryl Vedoe CEO, Apex Learning Inc.
Moderator: Jana Carlisle Executive Director, Partnership for Learning
K-12 Education: Creating a Culture of Success
Key Questions
- What are the characteristics of high-performing schools?
- What strategies have proven to be effective at rallying educators, parents, and communities around setting high expectations for our children’s education?
- How can we take the lessons learned by exemplary school leaders and scale them throughout Washington State?
Panel
Trevor L.T. Greene Professional Development Specialist, Association of Washington School Principals and former Principal, Toppenish High School
Deidre Holmberg STEM Elementary Schools Planning Principal, Pasco School District and former Principal, Delta High School
Ann M. Renker, PhD Principal, Markishtum Middle School & Neah Bay High School
Moderator: Susannah Malarkey Executive Director, Technology Alliance
Bridging the Divide: Strategies to Address the Skills Gap
Key Questions
- What knowledge and skills are critical for today’s workers to compete for technology-enabled jobs, and what do we expect the demands will be in the future?
- What strategies should we employ to provide opportunities for students and those already in the workforce to acquire the skills they need through technical training, apprenticeships, and other programs?
- How do we position our community and technical college system to effectively address future workforce needs?
Panel
Honorable Reuven Carlyle 36th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Scott Case COO, EnergySavvy & Steering Committee Member, ADA Developer Academy
Christine Johnson Chancellor, Community Colleges of Spokane
Moderator: Sam Whiting Community Investor, Education, The Boeing Company
Group Discussion & Takeaways
Sean MacLeod President, Stratos Product Development
The Future of Higher Education & the Public Research University
Key Questions
- How is the landscape of public higher education changing along with evolving employer demand, new approaches like massive open online courses, and volatile economic conditions?
- What challenges do our institutions face in meeting the current and anticipated needs of our students and employers?
- What strategies can we employ to build capacity in high-impact degree programs and strengthen the academic research pipeline?
Presentation
Honorable Larry Seaquist 26th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Panel
Michael Bragg Dean, College of Engineering, University of Washington
Honorable Kathy Haigh 35th Legislative District, Washington State House of Representatives
Honorable Larry Seaquist
Jeff Wright Dean, College of Sciences & Technology, Western Washington University
Moderator: Jeremy Jaech CEO, SNUPI Technologies
Innovation & Job Creation: Scaling a Company in Washington
Key Questions
- What are the challenges and opportunities for innovative companies on a high growth trajectory in Washington?
- How do the needs of these companies align with and differ from small start-ups and large, established companies?
- How can our state address the potential barriers to continued growth and create a more fertile climate for innovation and job creation?
Panel
Scott Jacobson Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group
Clay Siegall President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Seattle Genetics
Marty Smith Director, MetaJure, Inc.
Moderator: Sean MacLeod President, Stratos Product Development
Group Discussion & Takeaways
Sean MacLeod President, Stratos Product Development
Code.org: Every Student in Every School Should Have the Opportunity to Learn to Code
Key Questions
- How aligned is our education system with the knowledge and skills our youth need to succeed in education and the workplace?
- How is Code.org helping to address the future needs of our students, our employers, and our economy?
- What can we learn from this approach to engage more of Washington’s students in computer science learning?
Keynote Presentation
Hadi Partovi Co-founder & CEO, Code.org
Institute Outcomes: What Are Our Top To-Do’s?
Key Questions
- What are the high-impact action steps we should take to ensure the growth of Washington’s innovative sectors and to create more economic opportunities for our citizens?
- Who are the appropriate entities to take the lead on these new initiatives or policy priorities?
Facilitated Discussion
Ewan Duncan Principal, McKinsey & Company
Sean MacLeod President, Stratos Product Development