Presentation given to Utah Alliance in January discussing the importance of collaberation.

1. Opportunity to Lead Global Discussion

2. ● How we got to this point
● What is planned for 2019
● What this means for our
community and how you
can do something similar
in yours
Overview

3. Background

4. A Gem to Fuel Economic Development

5. Engineering / Aerospace
The Perfect Storm
Biotech / Life Sciences
Education
Saas / Software Enterprise
Small Manufacturing

6. Concept of Convergence

7. Current Discussion Around Convergence
Output: Life Science Discovery
Science
Engineering

8. Opportunity to Widen the Funnel
Output: Life Science Discovery + life enhancement +
business solution
Science
Engineering

9. Professional Partners

10. Brian McCann | RAM
Kevin Ganowsky | RAM
Bryson Despain | Rukkus
Don Willie | SBDC / TIE Center
Gary Stone | Precision Genomics
Tazia Taylor | Precision Genomics
Jim Boyd | Technology Consultant
Committee
Joshua Aikens | Zonos
Kevin Lewis | Office of Tourism
Marc Mortensen | St. George City
Pam Palermo | St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
Eric Pederson | Dixie State University
McKay Bird | TCN
Jesse Bird | TCN

12. We’re Marking a New Path
Cairn Symposium is a collaborative gathering of top-level thought leadership and discussion in science, technology,
engineering, and entrepreneurship from around the world. As these disciplines intertwine, Cairn will nurture and expand
this continuing dialogue.
A cairn marks a path without paving it, providing direction without rigid parameters. It’s nimble enough to be moved as
we learn more about the path we travel. At Cairn, we’ll mark the path of cross-collaboration as we invite everyone to the
table, enabling new ways of approaching mankind’s most difficult challenges.
Our efforts will guide future generations as they look for new ways to solve more problems and help more people. You
can be an early part of this ongoing movement as we lay the groundwork for an event which will grow even more
significant in following years.
This one-day event represents an active collaboration among VIP thinkers. It will be coupled with world-class recreation
opportunities, dinner, and a Series A pitch competition.

13. Advancing the Convergence Path of Science,
Technology, Engineering & Entrepreneurship

14. Itinerary
Friday, April 19th:
Potential Panel Discussion Leaders
4-wheel Jeep tour | Mountain biking | World-class spa treatment
Dinner & Series A Pitch Competition
April 19, 2019
Dr. Lincoln Nadauld
Precision Genomics
Dr. Hanlee Ji
Stanford University

15. Vision for 2020 and Beyond
● 3 days
● High-level executives
● Breakout sessions
● Exhibitor booths
● Scheduled recreation
● 1,000+ attendees

16. Dr. Lincoln Nadauld
Precision Genomics

17. Q & A
+ Bryson Despain
+ Pam Palermo
+ Don Willie
+ Joshua Aikens

18. Thank You!