First ASTP and AUTM Summit on

'Trans Atlantic Technology Transfer’

Amsterdam, 28th of May 2005

 

 

Introduction

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.  

Distinguished speakers from all over the world will share their experience with us during a lively and interactive day.

The event will be opened by the Presidents of both Associations and followed by an introduction on Technology Transfer into Asia – an inside track on doing business in this burgeoning market

Parallel sessions will continue on:

- Early Stage Development  Funds: Bad money after good ?

- Managing Institutional Expectations

- Tech Transfer as an Instrument of Regional Policy

- Strategic Management of Tech Transfer: an Impossible Dream ?

The event will close with an interactive debate on Technology Transfer - reflections and predictions (or "How to stay ahead and keep having fun")

Detailed information on this programme can be found by clicking here.

 

Sponsoring Information 

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, press on sponsoring to view the ASTP - AUTM Summit Sponsoring Packages or contact Claar-els van Delft at the ASTP Office for additional information by phone: +31 70 392 63 74 or by email: claar-els@astp.net.

 

Social programme

Friday evening the 27th of May, preceding this Summit a special welcome cocktail and dinner will be organised for those who attend either the ASTP - AUTM Summit and / or the ASTP Annual Conference. Aim of this special 'Bridging the Atlantic' dinner is to meet your colleagues from the other side of the Atlantics in a pleasant and informal surrounding. 

 

Additional events

* The ASTP Annual Conference on 'Best Practices in Transfer of Science and Technology' will take place on Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th of May. 

Experts from Europe and the US will share with us their experiences during interactive session on the following subjects:

* 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 ASTP Annual Conference, please click on ASTP Annual Conference

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

 

* Executive Forum, Amsterdam May 25th 2005

On Wednesday afternoon preceding the Annual Conference the third ASTP 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 press 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.

If you run or are considering starting an early stage fund of this kind and would like to participate in this Forum or if you are interested in sponsoring this event then please email Claar-els van Delft for more information by claar-els@astp.net