Course Programme

“Fundamentals of Technology Transfer”

Copenhagen - 25, 26 & 27th of January 2006

 

 

Introduction

For the second time ASTP will team up with Praxis to deliver a major new Technology Transfer Training Programme across Europe. The next course, entitled ‘Fundamentals of Technology Transfer’ is to be held in Copenhagen on the 25th – 27th of January 2006.  

 

These new courses are a natural extension of the ‘educational track’ that has become a feature of all ASTP conferences. Our objective is to provide practitioner-led training to more junior members of the profession – the end result being that they learn from  experience of others and are able to transfer technology more effectively into industry and spin-out companies. The new courses offer a different forum to learn – one that is more intimate and interactive.

 

The second joint course, ‘Fundamentals of Technology Transfer’ is the answer for people who have recently joined the profession, and for those who would like to set- up new offices across Europe, especially in the South and in new European Union countries. It gives an overview of the basics of the profession and on all aspects of the Technology Transfer process, covering project evaluation patenting, marketing and deal-making, along with the legal aspects of drafting and negotiating licence agreements. 

 

The main features of the course are its informal style of presentation and interaction between participants. The sessions are a mixture of seminar-style talks and smaller, break-out groups to discuss and report back on specific case studies - during the feedback sessions the different results of all the groups are discussed and the speaker(s) – all of them experienced practitioners – add their own perspective. Active participation is essential to gain as much information as possible as a delegate. Our aim is to create an informal and pleasant atmosphere during the course, so everyone feels comfortable and gets to know all the other delegates.  

 

Programme

The programme is based heavily on the Praxis course of the same name. A number of Praxis speakers are participating in this joint course – along with others drawn from more experienced members of ASTP. The programme is almost finalised and can be seen by clicking here.

 

Cocktail and Dinner  

Besides the formal part, the course also has plenty of informal elements giving you the opportunity to meet other delegates and share knowledge. On Tuesday evening the 24th the course will start with the registration and an introduction cocktail from 18.30 until 20.00. On Wednesday evening the 25th we invite all delegates to join us for dinner in the inner city of Copenhagen. By Thursday evening you will know each other well enough to disappear into the nightlife of Copenhagen in your own groups! 

 

 

Course fee

The registration fee depends on whether you are a member of ASTP or not:

-          Members € 945,- (excluding 19% VAT)

-          Non members € 1495,- (excluding 19% VAT)

Please note that ASTP Members are offered the opportunity to nominate two staff from their office (plus themselves if they want) to attend the course at the Member rate.

 

The three-day course includes: coffee/tea, refreshments, lunches, reception on Tuesday, social dinner on Wednesday and course materials. The fee does not include overnight accommodation. Please contact our Secretariat for hotel suggestions.

 

 

Registration

The maximum number of participants is 40 (based a first come, first serve basis). If you wish to sign up for the course, please complete the Registration form and send it by fax to the Secretariat of ASTP + 31 70 392 63 75. As soon as we received your registration form, a confirmation letter, an invoice and logistical details on the venue will be sent to you. We fully expect the course to be a sell-out – if you wish to participate then you should send in your registration as soon as possible.

 

 

Booking conditions

Payment must be received at least one week before the course start date. 50% of the course fees will be refunded for written cancellations received two weeks before the course start date. Substitutions may be made up to 2 weeks before the course start date, but we will charge you € 90,- administration costs.

 

 

More information

For more information about the ASTP - Praxis Course, please contact the Secretariat of ASTP. Tel + 31 70 392 63 74,
fax + 31 703 92 63 75 or send an e-mail to secretary@astp.net