ASTP 6th Annual Conference on 'Best Practices in Transfer of Science and Technology'
25 May 2005 - 27 May 2005
Netherlands
Plenary sessions led by expert speakers from Europe as well as the US will cover a wide range of subjects. ASTP gladly welcomes three prominent speakers: Janez Potoènik, EU Commissioner Science and Research - Erkki Ormala, Vice President Technology Policy NOKIA - Richard Lewis, Chairman and CEO Richard Lewis Communications.
The following subjects will be covered:,* Plenary sessions on,- Innovation in Europe,- How does industry innovate?,- Understanding cultural differences during a negotiation,- At what level to organise TT?,* An Introductory Course on Marketing Technologies (including sessions on: Setting the Strategy - Testing the Market - Turning interest into Commitment - Closing the deal - Dirty Little Tricks in Licensing),* Parallel sessions on Exploiting Expertise (Successful alliances with companies and how to structure a deal Building an expertise based business Building a structured consultancy activity The role of a Business Development Manager in a University Successful Alliances between Universities and Businesses),* Exploiting Technology (Choosing and using a consultant Protecting IP during a negotiation Commercial awareness of academics Royalty rates Success story of a university spin out who recently did its IPO)
The event will attract around 250 people related to technology transfer from within and beyond Europe.
Preceding the conference ASTP offers an optional social program on Wednesday afternoon the 25th of May with a visit to a Science Park combined with a guided tour among the highlights of Amsterdam.,On Saturday the 28th of May ASTP organises a Summit on TransAtlantic Technology Transfer together with AUTM, the equivalent association in the US.
Detailed information about ASTPs annual conference, (including registration form and the program) can be found on http://www.astp.net(opens in new window). Subscriptions for the conference brochure can be sent to secretary@astp.net,For further information please contact:
ASTP,Koninginnegracht 22,2514 AB The Hague,The Netherlands,Tel: +31 70 392 6374,Fax: +31 70 392 6375,e-mail: secretary@astp.net,http://www.astp.net
The following subjects will be covered:,* Plenary sessions on,- Innovation in Europe,- How does industry innovate?,- Understanding cultural differences during a negotiation,- At what level to organise TT?,* An Introductory Course on Marketing Technologies (including sessions on: Setting the Strategy - Testing the Market - Turning interest into Commitment - Closing the deal - Dirty Little Tricks in Licensing),* Parallel sessions on Exploiting Expertise (Successful alliances with companies and how to structure a deal Building an expertise based business Building a structured consultancy activity The role of a Business Development Manager in a University Successful Alliances between Universities and Businesses),* Exploiting Technology (Choosing and using a consultant Protecting IP during a negotiation Commercial awareness of academics Royalty rates Success story of a university spin out who recently did its IPO)
The event will attract around 250 people related to technology transfer from within and beyond Europe.
Preceding the conference ASTP offers an optional social program on Wednesday afternoon the 25th of May with a visit to a Science Park combined with a guided tour among the highlights of Amsterdam.,On Saturday the 28th of May ASTP organises a Summit on TransAtlantic Technology Transfer together with AUTM, the equivalent association in the US.
Detailed information about ASTPs annual conference, (including registration form and the program) can be found on http://www.astp.net(opens in new window). Subscriptions for the conference brochure can be sent to secretary@astp.net,For further information please contact:
ASTP,Koninginnegracht 22,2514 AB The Hague,The Netherlands,Tel: +31 70 392 6374,Fax: +31 70 392 6375,e-mail: secretary@astp.net,http://www.astp.net