TII Annual Conference 2006: Technology Theme

We now have more information on the workshops at the TII 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, visit TII 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Technology Theme Workshop 1:  Managing Technology and Intellectual Property Speaker: Andrea di Anselmo, META Consulting Title: To be decided Facilitator: Thomas Gering , Intellectual Asset Management Corporation Reporter: To be decided  This workshop will exchange best practice about technology exploitation including the specialist skills are needed for technical, financial and market due diligence. How is it best to protect IPR and advise those taking part in spin-outs and joint ventures? The speaker is director of a high-tech consultancy in Umbria whilst the facilitator formerly ran a company for commercialising research outputs from the Fraunhofer network in Germany.    1. Current situation: Not enough high tech SMEs 2. What we want: Increased IPR production/conversion 3. How we achieve it: Specialist skills, clusters, supply chains  
Workshop Topic 2 :   Impact of R&D on the Regional Economy Speaker: Leda Bologni, Aster Title: Implementing the Knowledge Economy Facilitator:Hans Rijckenberg, Sapience Reporter: To be decided  This workshop will discuss the critical connection between R&D and regional competitiveness.  How can Regional Economic and Innovation strategies help to implement the knowledge economy. What interventions work and how will this help EU enlargement process. The speaker works for a major economic development agency in Bologna and is leading a large EU funded project, called ERAIN, on the subject. 1. Current situation Low investment in R&D in EU regions 2. What we want A knowledge based regional economy 3. How we achieve it Market orientation of R&D, benchmarking funding for university-industry projects and supporting new jobs in R