Networking and SMEs

An international conference on "Networking and SMEs" will be held in Bologna, Italy, on 19-20 June 1997. The conference, which is being organized by the University of North London, in collaboration with the University of Bologna, will focus on the role of networks and their contribution to the growth and profitability of SMEs.

During the two days of the conference, six parallel themes will be covered:

- Networking for SME internationalization;
- Networking and business clusters;
- Networking for technology transfer and spin-offs;
- IT networks and SMEs;
- Female entrepreneurs and networking;
- The role of non-profit and support organizations in promoting SME networks.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore, discuss and debate topics relating to these six themes within the framework of workshops led by experts in the field of networking.

In order to encourage as many SMEs as possible to attend, financial support will be offered to ten selected SMEs. Accommodation for five SMEs will be paid by the organizers, whilst flights for a further five will be sponsored by the British Council. All ten successful applicants will, in addition, benefit from reduced conference fees.
For further information, please contact:

Conference Office
University of North London
236-250 Holloway Road
London N7 6PP
United Kingdom
Tel. +44-171-7535424; Fax +44-171-7537064
E-mail: m.lapetra@unl.ac.uk
URL: www.unl.ac.uk/edu/conf97n.htm