FW: Triple Helix VII International Conference (17-19 June 2009)

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TRIPLE HELIX VII

7th Biennial International Conference on University, Industry and Government
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"The Role of Triple Helix in the Global Agenda for Innovation,
Competitiveness and Sustainability"

 

University of Strathclyde,  Glasgow,  Scotland

17-19 June 2009

 

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

Closing Date for Abstract Submission Extended to 28 November 2008

 

Due to popular request, the Programme Organising Committee has extended the
closing date for Abstract submissions to Friday 28 November 2008.   The
on-line submission system will be open to receive abstracts till 5.00 pm GMT
on the day.

 

 

PLENARY SESSIONS ANNOUNCED

 

The following Plenary Sessions will be held at the Triple Helix VII
Conference:

 

Wednesday 17 June 2009:   Ministerial Session 

Science and Technology and Education Ministers from the EU, Asia Pacific,
and Africa will share their experiences of government-industry-university
interactions for wealth creation, competitiveness and sustainability.

 

Thursday 18 June 2009:  Plenary Session by ECIU Rectors 

Principals, Vice Chancellors and Rectors from EU universities, particularly
from the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, will describe their
perspectives on developing Triple Helix related activities.

 

Friday 19 June 2009:  Plenary Session led by Key Industry Players

This will include presentations on industry exemplars on linking with
universities, building on government policies, to innovate and improve
products, processes and service.

 

 

Triple Helix VII is an important occasion offering a major platform for the
exchange of ideas and experiences - academics will share their insights into
the dynamics of collaboration; business and industry will review their plans
and indicate future directions; and for government decision makers, will
explore new avenues for supporting developments, analysing innovation
frameworks and their impact on national and regional economies.

 

A Call for Papers is attached, and further details can be obtained from the
Triple Helix VII website: http://www.triple-helix-7.org
<http://www.triple-helix-7.org/> .

 

We hope the Conference will be of interest to you and look forward to seeing
you in Glasgow next year taking part in the Triple Helix VII proceedings.   

 

 

 

Sheila Forbes

Conference Administrator

Triple Helix VII

 

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