This statewide conference will provide you the opportunity to obtain the latest, most complete information on SBIR, other high-tech programs, and State of Ohio services and opportunities for technology companies. Whether you are just thinking about competing for your first award or you are an experienced competitor, this conference will have valuable information for you and your business. In addition to the sessions on the SBIR program, workshops will be conducted by nationally recognized experts and will help you learn more about technology commercialization, other federal programs aimed at technology research and development, Ohio business incentives, tax credits, and more. Program managers from the following federal agencies and departments will speak about their programs: Department of Defense: Air Force, Army, Navy, Defense Threat Reduction Agency; National Aeronautics & Space Administration; Department of Agriculture; National Institutes of Health; and Department of Education.