Oregon Department of Justice

WHAT: In his first full day in office, Attorney General John Kroger will announce a new technology transfer plan to make sure Oregon public universities work better to bolster local business.

Technology transfer is the process in which commercially viable research and innovation developed within the public university system is licensed and made ready for commercial use. A more streamlined technology transfer process also helps taxpayers see a greater return on their investment in the public university system.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 9:00A.M.

WHO: Attorney General John Kroger
George Pernsteiner, Chancellor, Oregon University System
Jim Johnson, CEO, Tripwire
Ryan Deckert, President, Oregon Business Association
Jim Francesconi, Vice President, Oregon State Board of Higher Education.

WHERE: Tripwire Inc. One Main Place,101 SW Main St., Ste. 1500, Portland, OR 97204
Street parking available. Smart Park lot located nearby at 123 SW Jefferson St.