| Dear Seth, As Workshop Chairs, we encourage you to submit a workshop proposal for the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada), Inc. Workshop proposals will be accepted until Friday, February 22. Please visit the LES 2013 Annual Meeting proposal submission site to submit your proposal. Successful workshop proposals will be consistent with the Annual Meeting theme, "IP Matters in Every Deal." The full set of proposal guidelines and submission and review criteria can be found on the LES 2013 Annual Meeting website. Strong preference will be given to workshops addressing: - Current trends and hot topics in Licensing;
- Strategies and tools to effectively develop, manage and commercialize an IP portfolio;
- Deal Considerations and examples of licensing deals that follow the theme of "IP Matters in Every Deal"; and
- Technology and industry issues related to LES sectors (High Tech, Life Sciences, CEEM, IUGI, and Consumer Products).
To ensure a meaningful and rewarding experience for all attendees, successful workshop proposals will not only be topical but will include diverse perspectives. We encourage you to include presenters and panelists from diverse professional settings, e.g., private industry, both large and small; government, and academia; and, as appropriate, representing diverse perspectives, e.g., licensing, business development, legal, regulatory, etc. Additionally, the 2013 Annual Meeting schedule and format includes fewer workshops than prior years' meetings with the expectation that the content will be of the highest caliber, and the audience will be greater in number, thereby ensuring a more worthy shared experience for all participants. Plan for a larger audience than previous years' meetings! Online proposals can be submitted at: http://www.lesusacanada.org/meetings/annual-meeting/2013-annual-meeting/2013-annual-meeting-proposals/
The deadline for submission is February 22, 2013. The LES 2013 Annual Meeting will take place September 22-25 in Philadelphia and is the premiere IP, licensing, and technology business development event of the year - featuring 3 ½ days of high-quality educational sessions, and ample networking opportunities. We encourage all who wish to share their knowledge and expertise to visit our guidelines and submit a proposal. Thank you for your contribution to the LES 2013 Annual Meeting. Best regards, 
Chris Lewis
2013 Annual Meeting Workshop Co-Chair
Scott Williams
2013 Annual Meeting Workshop Co-Chair
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