Conferences
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) hosts a diverse range of conferences to provide unparalleled opportunities in networking, know-how and business/strategic growth.
All Programs and Events
Biotech Forum: Exploring Industry Trends and Innovation in Biotechnology
An interactive forum where entrepreneurs, and university and corporate scientists and executives discover new and growing life science markets, potential partners, customers and growth opportunities.
CED Information Sessions
Free general session designed to answer questions and inform the public and potential members of CED's services and programs.
Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards
An annual awards festival that recognizes outstanding individuals and companies for their entrepreneurial achievements, and celebrates the sector's economic impact.
Entrepreneurs Only Workshop™: Know-How for Innovation-Based Start-ups
Lunchtime meetings that provide current and potential entrepreneurs with practical and applicable "know-how" on a wide range of start-up issues.
Please note: Entrepreneurs Only Workshops are designed for entrepreneurs in innovation-based industries.
FastTrac® TechVenture™: Take Charge of Your Business
A ten-session comprehensive training program led by successful entrepreneurial coaches, for entrepreneurs starting, growing or seeking to sustain innovation-based, high impact companies.
FastTrac® TechVenture™: Alumni Reunion
Join us in September 2009 to celebrate 10 years of FastTrac® TechVenture™. Help lay the groundwork for the next ten years of successful entrepreneurship by donating to the Alumni Fund.
New Member Orientation
The New Member Orientation addresses CED's history, mission, breakdown of programs and benefits of membership while also providing an opportunity to network with other new members.