Convention of the European Network of R&D Information and Technology Transfer Offices

A Convention of the European Network of R&D Information and Technology Transfer Offices will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on 8-9 December 1997.

The Convention, organized by SENTER/EG-Liaison, in collaboration with the Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) for The Netherlands, is aimed at strengthening and extending the international network of organizations providing information and advice on the European RTD programmes and technology transfer (eg. IRCs, National Focal Points, etc.).

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with a view to reaching a common understanding of the different activities being carried out. Particular attention will be paid to means of optimizing the partner search process, the use of effective communication tools, the organization of brokerage events, and ensuring more effective ongoing communication in the future.

The Convention will consist of a plenary session with representatives from the European Commission and a series of workshops. The workshops scheduled will cover the following topics:

- Partner search and CORDIS;
- Training needs of the network;
- Mobilization of local networks;
- Initiatives aimed at improving transnational R&D cooperation and technology transfer under the Fifth Framework Programme (proposals to the Commission);
- Cooperation and communication;
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
For further information, please contact:

SENTER/EG-LIAISON
Mrs. A.J.M. de Wild-Chardonnens
PO Box 30732
2500 GS Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel. +31-70-3610250; Fax +31-70-3562811