Calendar of Events

COPENMIND 2008: new global cleantech event

(Copenhagen, Denmark),
01.09.2008 - 03.09.2008

The world’s largest marketplace for science and technology takes place from 1-3 September 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark. 150 top ranked universities and research institutes meet 4000 industry representatives for intellectual and commercial matchmaking on a global scale that has never been seen before. The focus is clean technology. COPENMIND takes best practice sharing, technology transfer and the creation of new research partnerships between leading researchers and top executive companies to a whole new level. Experience a 3 days state-of-the-art research exhibition with presentations, seminars, workshops, and matchmaking.

TII Summer School

(Tuscany at the Scuola Internazionale de Alta Formazione in Volterra),
15.09.2008 - 19.09.2008

The training sessions are brought to you by seasoned practitioners from five different countries - the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy and Belgium - and consist of a balanced mix of methodological presentations and case study/practical work in groups. The course is suitable for staff carrying out an innovation-support or technology transfer function who may be new to the profession, and for experienced professionals who wish to acquire a new technique or methodology. In either case, the tuition and materials are intended to have an immediate impact on the quality of delivery of participants' everyday work assignments. Participants may register for all or part of the five-day course (see Practical Details page of the programme) and half-board executive accommodation may be booked on the SIAF campus. Places on the course are limited to 25 so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

Managing Innovation in a Connected World

(Singapore),
14.12.2008 - 17.12.2008

Organised by ISPIM together with Singapore Management University, this symposium will bring together academics, business leaders, consultants and other professionals involved in innovation management. The aim of this symposium is to stimulate discussion and connect people from different backgrounds and cultures. The format will include facilitated themed sessions for academic and practitioner presentations together with interactive workshops and discussion panels. As with all ISPIM events, this symposium will provide excellent networking opportunities together with a taste of local culture.

The Future of Innovation

(Vienna, Austria ),
21.06.2009 - 24.06.2009

Organised by ISPIM, hosted by The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, and supported by DANUBE - European Programmes for Training, Research and Technology and Ratio Strategy & Innovation Consulting, this conference will bring together academics, business leaders, consultants and other professionals involved in innovation management. The conference format will include facilitated themed sessions for academic and practitioner presentations together with interactive workshops and discussion panels. Additionally, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities together with a taste of local Viennese culture.