Amsterdam 2005, Sixth Annual Conference ASTP

‘Best Practices in Transfer of Science and Technology’

 

Introduction

ASTP invites you to Amsterdam, famous for its liberal tradition and well known of the many merchant houses and channels of the Golden Age. 

We are proud to offer you a programme with expert speakers from Europe and the US on Good Practices in Transfer of Science and Technology who will enlighten us with their knowledge and experiences. 

Among many other prominent speakers ASTP gladly welcomes Janez Potočnik, EU Commissioner Science and Research - Erkki Ormala, Vice President Technology Policy NOKIA -  Richard Lewis, Chairman and CEO Richard Lewis Communications.   

During interactive session the following subjects will be covered:

* Plenary sessions on  

- Innovation in Europe  

- How does industry innovate?  

- Understanding cultural differences during a negotiation  

- The Power of Networking

* 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 it’s IPO)

 

To view more information on the programme of this Amsterdam event click here.  

 

Additional Events

* Executive Forum, Amsterdam May 25th 2005

The afternoon preceding the Annual Conference another Executive Forum will be held for those with a certain degree of experience in Technology Transfer and Seed Funds. This time we’ll focus on the ways in which TTO’s can add value to technologies prior to licensing them to a spin-out or an existing company. To view the programme please click here

Numbers are limited to around 30 people in order to maintain the right group dynamic. Participation is free of charge and primary meant for ASTP members.

 

* The first ASTP / AUTM Summit on ‘TransAtlantic Technology Transfer’ will take place on Saturday the 28th of May. Aim of this day will be the sharing of perspectives – understanding similarities and differences ‘on the other’ side of the pond. We very much would like to invite you to this unique opportunity, where colleagues from both the associations will discuss with each other and the audience about current common issues in Tech Transfer as well as the difference between the environments in which we work. The event, which will be structured in interactive plenary- and parallel sessions, is open to all individuals: we expect to welcome about 150 people.

More information on this event can be found by pressing here. 

 

 

Social Programmes

* 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. The social program will start in front of the Barbizon Palace Hotel at 1 PM and end approximately at 6 PM. Detailed information on this afternoon will be revealed soon.

* On Thursday evening, the 26th of May we invite you to our traditional Annual Conference dinner. While enjoying a nice Dutch meal there will be plenty of time for conversation and the exchange of professional experiences from all over Europe and other parts of the world.

* Friday the 27th of May a combined dinner ‘Bridging the Atlantics’ will be held. People from both the Annual Conference as well as from the ASTP - AUTM summit are invited to gather and get acquainted with each other in a pleasant atmosphere.

 

Registration 

To sign up for the ASTP Annual Conference, please download the Registration Form and fax the signed version to the PCO (details stated on the form).

Please note that a special reduction will be offered for those who will attend both the ASTP Annual Conference and the ASTP / AUTM Summit.

If you are interested in attending this event as an ASTP member but are no member yet, you can apply for the membership by faxing the Membership Application Form to the ASTP Office.