The annual FuturTech Conference at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business brings together hundreds of students, executives, entrepreneurs, and local technology enthusiasts. It features keynote speeches, panels, startup showcases and competitions around the theme of innovation. Last year's event drew 250 attendees from companies like Google, Amazon, and local startups. This year's conference continues the tradition of connecting students and companies in technology and innovation.

1. What’s your M.O.?
At the University of Michigan, ours is speakers and events, and limited sponsorship
technology and innovation. slots are available for companies interested in
exclusive promotional, branding and
Thanks to world-class faculty, a dynamic and networking opportunities. Having sched-
creative student body, and Ann Arbor’s uled the conference earlier in the academic
thriving entrepreneurial culture, the Univer- year to coincide with the heart of recruiting
sity has emerged as a global high tech leader. season, we know that students and company
representatives alike will encounter an electri-
The Ross School of Business’s annual Futur- fying atmosphere that will connect, educate
Tech Conference is the marquee display of and inspire.
our passion for technology, attracting
multinational corporations seeking their For sponsorship opportunities, please contact
next leaders among our students and Andrew Kaplan: ajkaplan@umich.edu
startups that prototype, go to market and
grow their businesses here in the exciting, For speaking or presentation opportunities,
resurgent economy of Southeast Michigan. please contact Phanny Duong:
pduong@umich.edu
Now in its second decade, FuturTech unites
hundreds of students, executives, entrepre- We look forward to seeing you at
neurs, and local technology enthusiasts in a FuturTech12/8/12!
day-long symposium of keynote speeches,
expert panels, startup showcases and case
Michigan + Technology:
competitions centered around the theme of
A strong culture, a bright future
innovation. Last January’s FuturTech drew
250 attendees, speakers, sponsors and partici-
The University closed more than 100 tech
pants from Google, Amazon, VMWare,
licensing deals during the 2010-2011 fiscal
QuickenLoans, IBM, Detroit Venture Partners, year, based on U-M intellectual property.
Digitas, Ann Arbor-based Duo Security, and
many more companies. This year the University welcomes its first class
in the Master of Entrepreneurship program, a
joint degree between the College of
Students from the Ross School of Business,
Engineering and the Ross School of Business.
College of Engineering, and School of Infor-
mation engaged with thought leaders about Thirty-five percent of the Ross MBA class of
topics in social media, cloud computing and 2013 has a background in engineering,
data mining, connected during a networking computer science, math or the physical
sciences.
lunch, and experienced hands-on demonstra-
tions from many local startups vying for The University participates in a variety of
prizes in innovation. Student-launched venture tech-focused business accerlerators, incuba-
@Fingertips garnered a $1,500 award and free tors, and academic centers, including: the Zell
consulting services for its product that helps the Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies,
MPowered, TechArb, Frankel Commercializa-
visually-impaired access smartphones.
tion Fund and Wolverine Venture Fund.
This year the FuturTech Planning Committee
is preparing another outstanding lineup of