Annual Wine Social

The MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego signature wine social, held annually, is widely recognized as the premier networking event for San Diego's technology and biotechnology community. With more than 500 founders and executives of growth companies, business development personnel, investors, and service providers, this industry networking social creates an opportunity for technology sector leaders and entrepreneurs across all segments to connect in a relaxed and inspiring setting.

Date:    Wednesday, August 5, 2009

 

Time:

• 6:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Location:

• Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  2300 Expedition Way
• La Jolla, CA 92037
  
  

Registration has closed. Walk-ins are welcome ($80 at the door)

    

Summer Wine Social

Attend the Wine Social FREE

Become a new member of the MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego before August 5, 2009 and receive a complimentary admission to the August 5 wine social, courtesy of sponsor, Bridgepoint Education.
Join the chapter today! (Offer does not apply to renewals)

Who should attend?

CEOs, entrepreneurs, technologists, service providers from a variety of technology and life sciences segments who enjoy fine wine and networking.

Lead Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors
                   
      
             

In-Kind Sponsors

                    

Media Sponsors

                 

Charity selected to receive part of proceeds

MIT Science and Engineering Program for (San Diego High School) Teachers   

Registration Fees

MITEF Members and Sponsors:  $45
MIT Alumni and CONNECT Members: $60
Active CONNECT EIRs: $60
Non-MITEF Members:  $70
At the door: $80

 

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Walk-ins are welcome ($80 at the door)

Do you want to attend FREE? Become a new member of the chapter today and receive a complimentary admission to the August 5 Wine Social.   This offer expires on August 5 and applies only to new members to MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego.  Join the chapter.

 

SEE BELOW FOR CONFIRMED WINERIES AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE EVENING

 

Wineries, Breweries, Distributors, and Retailers
Bay House Restaurant (OR)
Bliss Vineyard
Bourassa Vineyards
Buttonwood Farm Winery
Carlisle Winery
Core Wine
Dry Creek Vineyard
Edward Sellers Vineyards
Eric K. James
FiftyRow
Gonzalez Byass

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Liquid Assets
MacLeod Family Vineyard
PRP Wine International

Splash Wine Lounge

Torrey Wines
Truchard Vineyards
Villa San-Juliette

WinesAtYourHome.com

 

 

Special Guest

Eddie Osterland, America’s First Master Sommelier

Food provided by Festivities Catering

 

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

 

Lead Sponsor

 

 

Founded in 1933, Mintz Levin has grown into a versatile, nationally-honored AmLaw 100 law firm of 500 highly-qualified, respected attorneys who represent diverse international clients in many industries. Our long track record helping clients succeed has made Mintz Levin a "go-to" firm, sought after for our wide range of legal services,  resources, and network contacts. With offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palo Alto, Stamford, CT, and London, clients include:
- Entrepreneurs, research scientists, investors, underwriters, directors and officers
- Start-ups and emerging growth companies
- Privately-held and family businesses
- Fortune 500 companies
- Medical and academic institutions, public agencies and industry associations

 

Wine Glass Sponsor

 

ResMed (NYSE: RMD and ASX: RMD.AX) is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of products for the screening, treatment and long-term management of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and other respiratory disorders. ResMed operates in over 100 countries via 18 direct offices and a network of distributors with extensive knowledge and experience of local markets. Winner of many US and international business and manufacturing awards, ResMed’s Founding CEO Dr. Peter Farrell (now serving as Executive Chairman) was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2005 US national award winner in the Health Sciences Category.

Appetizer Plate Sponsor

Quant Economics leverages economics, finance, and statistics for strategic business decisions and expert witness analyses. We solve challenging problems with intense scrutiny, innovative research, and precise analysis—always maintaining our core integrity and creativity.  Our business consulting supports companies in the licensing and valuation of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.  In the litigation arena, Quant Economics utilizes qualitative investigation and quantitative techniques to evaluate competitive issues and measure economic damages. Our work is distinguished by superior analytics coupled with clear communication.

New Member Promotion Sponsor



At Bridgepoint Education, we believe that every academically prepared American deserves access to a quality higher education and, because of that, we are dedicated to providing flexible, high-quality choices. Bridgepoint Education offers innovative approaches to the challenges faced in higher education such as affordability, transferability of credits and convenience, all without sacrificing overall academic quality. By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint Education offers access to both traditional and online degree programs. To learn more about Bridgepoint Education, Ashford University, and University of the Rockies, please visit www.bridgepointeducation.com, www.ashford.edu, and www.rockies.edu.

Supporting Sponsors


NuVasive was founded on a commitment to develop better surgical solutions for spine patients. NuVasive® is best known for its development of the XLIF® procedure. By accessing the spine from the side of the body, XLIF eliminates the debilitating effects of cutting back muscles, removing bone, and retracting the neural elements that are typically experienced after a conventional posterior surgical approach (PLIF). Additionally, XLIF avoids retraction of internal organs and major blood vessels as is necessary in the conventional anterior surgical approach (ALIF) to reach the spine. XLIF is a safe and reproducible approach with minimal disruption, making post-op recovery easier for the patient. Today, NuVasive continues to revolutionize minimally disruptive surgical solutions, allowing surgeons to treat spine conditions while minimizing the surgical trauma experienced. NuVasive procedures have consistently garnered exceptional results – shorter surgical times, less tissue damage, less blood loss, quicker release from the hospital, and a more rapid return to normal activities.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is one of the largest business law firms in the San Diego region.  Procopio provides comprehensive legal services in the areas of construction; corporate and securities; emerging growth and technology; employment, labor and benefits; environmental, land use and governmental affairs; finance, restructuring and bankruptcy; health care; intellectual property; international law; litigation; Native American law; patent prosecution and counseling; real estate; tax; trademarks and copyrights; and trust, estate and probate.

SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides safe and reliable energy service to 3.4 million consumers through 1.4 million electric meters and more than 840,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties.  The utility’s area spans 4,100 square miles.  Exceptional customer service is a priority of SDG&E as it seeks to enhance the region’s quality of life.  SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.