Triple Helix VII

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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Welcome to the Seventh International Triple Helix Conference (Triple Helix VII) to be held from 17-19 June 2009 at the University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

The theme for Triple Helix VII - “The role of Triple Helix in the Global Agenda of Innovation, Competitiveness and Sustainability” - reflects the interaction between academia, the private and the public sector. The Conference will provide a platform for:

§ show-casing best-practice

§ exploring new models for knowledge transfer and exchange

§ analysing the complex roles of universities in regional and national development

§ appraising the success of the third mission of universities; and

§ visioning the future of triple helix alliances in the context of the global agenda for sustainable development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Triple Helix VII offers a multi-disciplinary forum for experts from universities, industry and government. The Conference is designed to attract leading authorities from across the world who will share their knowledge and experience, drawing a link between research, policy, and practice in sustainable development. The Conference will bring together policy-makers, academics, researchers, postgraduate students, and key representatives from business and industry.

CONFERENCE BENEFITS

At the Conference, participants will:

§ share knowledge and experience on the changing role of universities in response to the policy agenda of sustainable development, and the implications of this for research and innovation trends;

§ hear from business and industry leaders about challenges of the sustainability agenda to the objective of international competitiveness; and

§ meet colleagues from around the world and exchange ideas on Triple Helix alliances as a strategy for wealth creation and poverty reduction

Strathclyde Collaborative Training Account (CTA)