ASTP 8th Annual Conference, Heidelberg Germany

The Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals (ASTP) organises its 8th Annual Conference on Best Practices in Transfer of Science and Technology (Wednesday the 30th of May), the 31st of May & 1st of June in the Print Media Academy, Heidelberg, Germany.

Plenary sessions led by expert speakers from Europe as well as the US will cover a wide range of subjects.

The following subjects will be covered:

* Plenary sessions on
• The secret behind the technology transfer success of the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm
• Cultural differences between the US, Japan & Europe
• This House believes that Technology Transfer is a Transient profession

* Panel discussions on
• Collaborating with Corporates
• When we can’t find licensees
• Tech Transfer at a distance
• Universities regenerating regions
• The use and abuse of early-stage funds

* Parellel sessions
Managing the Technology Transfer portfolio:
• Increasing the odds in Tech Transfer
• Commercialisation plans
• Software applications and innovations
• Seven Deadly Sins
• Green Technologies
Structural aspects of effective Tech Transfer:
• Program dedicated TT units
• Ownership & incentive regimes
• Regional networks
• Key Performance Indicators
• Case study – the licensing of the MP3 Technology

The event will attract around 200 people related to technology transfer from within and beyond Europe.

Preceding the conference ASTP offers an optional social program on Wednesday afternoon the 30th of May with a visit to the Heidelberg Technology Park and a guided tour through the city of Heidelberg.

Detailed information about ASTP’s Annual Conference, (including registration form and the program) can be found on www.astp.net. Subscriptions for the conference brochure can be sent to secretary@astp.net