Technology policy and innovation in the spotlight in Brazil

Learning and knowledge networks for development will be the main themes at the fourth international conference on technology policy and innovation taking place on the 28 to 31 of August at the Catholic University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil.

The need to the create, transfer, apply and disseminate knowledge as it increasingly becomes a key strategic resource means that there is a need to enhance understanding of the barriers and incentives for effective knowledge.

At the 4th International Conference, scientists, engineers, managers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers will present research results and share informed practices and lessons learned. They will also discuss creative and innovative topics of emerging importance for both the public and private sector.

The conference is the fourth in a line which began in Macau in 1997. The issues it will directly address are the following:

- Policy: emerging issues in science and technology;
- Development: global perspectives on technology and economic growth;
- Managing Technology Companies: from start-ups to multi-nationals;
- Knowledge Society: tools, methods and institutions;
- Networking and partnerships for development.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is March 20, 2000. Authors will be informed of paper acceptance by May 1, 2000 and the deadline for final paper submission is July 1, 2000.
For further information, please contact:

Manuel V. Heitor
Centre for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research
Instituto Superior Técnico
Av. Rovisco Pais
049-001 Lisboa Portugal
E-Mail: mheitor@dem.ist.utl.pt
URL: http://in3.dem.ist.utl.pt/curitiba2000/(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)