Using Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Governance, Promote Growth and Compete in the New Knowledge Economy - half-day symposium Saturday 13 September
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| The Research Triangle Park and RTI International will host a half-day symposium immediately prior to the XXV IASP World Conference in Johannesburg, entitled 'Using Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Governance, Promote Growth and Compete in the New Knowledge Economy'. The symposium will take place the afternoon of Saturday, September 13, 2008, and is free of charge to registered IASP Conference delegates. It will feature keynote speakers and discussions on the interdependency of research and technology, economic growth and sustainable community development and will present examples of how regions can use public private partnerships to promote innovation. The symposium will also feature a "Marketplace" of innovations/activities that demonstrate the value of multi-sectoral approaches and public private partnerships in promoting economic growth and development.
The symposium will be held at the Sandton InterContinental Hotel. It will begin with a luncheon program and will be followed by a networking reception. Registration is open until August 29, 2008.
For more information about the symposium and/or to register, please contact Tina Valdecanas at valdecanas@rtp.org.
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Fundamentals of Science Park Management - Workshop Sunday 14 September
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Note: Enrolment to the workshop has been very successful and no more seats are available.
Professionals that are appointed to set up a new Science Park face many unexpected difficulties and unanswered questions, especially if this kind of project is new to them. The UNESCO-IASP 2008 Johannesburg "Learning by Sharing" Pre-Conference Workshop will look at the main concepts that are crucial in the inception, conceptualisation, planning and management of a Science Park: strategic models, services, master plan, incubation and marketing and commercialisation.
View the UNESCO – IASP Workshop Programme
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Bio2Biz - its all about science and business… - Monday 14 to Wednesday 17 September
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This event that showcases the biotechnology sector's latest research, identifies investment opportunities, and provides networking opportunities, will be held from Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 September at the Sandton Sun hotel conference facilities - the Sandton Sun hotel is also connected to the Sandton Convention Centre.
View the Bio2Biz Programme
For more information log onto www.bio2biz.org
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IASP Global Water Event - Water is our principal life substance - Wednesday 17 September
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| This event will be held from 14:00 on Wednesday 17 September at the University of Pretoria following
which participants will join the XXV IASP World Conference 2008 Farewell Event at The Innovation Hub.
For more information contact eero.huttunen@technopolis.fi and mari.pantsar-kallio@lahtisbp.fi |
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