The demonstration-driven event is scheduled Tuesday, March 15, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex, located at the corner of West and Michigan streets on the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis.

Businesses leaders, entrepreneurs and others will be able to examine and discuss current research, learn where basic research conducted at IUPUI in six key economic sectors is headed and consider work that foreshadows what’s to come by five to 10 years. The six economic clusters are: Life and Health Sciences; Information and Communication Technologies; 21st Century Logistics; Advanced Manufacturing; Nonprofit Organizations; and Art, Culture and Tourism.

In addition, business leaders will learn about resources IUPUI has to help them conduct research on existing and potential new products. The event is a research showcase that provides a practical way for business leaders to meet with leading researchers to discuss new trends and industry needs, said Teresa Bennett, director of outreach for the IUPUI Solution Center.

Funded by Lilly Endowment in 2003 as part of an effort to keep college graduates in Indiana and to serve the state as an economic development partner, the Solution Center develops partnerships, creates professional internships, links the community with faculty and customizes programs and research for community clients.

Among the more than 30 demonstrations and exhibits that will be on display at the conference are demonstrations of:

• Hospital-wide surveillance and detection system to monitor for infection outbreaks;

• Proteomics technologies and simulations;

• New urban simulation modeling system to generate alternative outcome scenarios based on policy choices;

• Advanced virtual manufacturing training laboratory;

• Prototype of a hand-held museum tracking and personal information-delivery system;

• Smart Desktop Portal provides a suite of Web-based tools for teachers.

Gordon Hendry, director of economic development for Indianapolis, will deliver opening remarks at 8 a.m. entitled “The City is the University’s Lab and Economic Development Partner.” Nate Feltman, vice president and general council of the Indiana Economic Development Council, will discuss “The University as Partner in the Growth of Indiana’s Economy” at 10:15 a.m.

For information and to register to attend, go to this Web site:

http://www.solutionsconference.iupui.edu