Fundamentals of technology transfer. Technology Licensing, Leuven (Belgium)

22 - 24 January, 2014

22 - 24 January, 2014. The fundamentals of technology transfer is designed for individuals who are relatively new to technology transfer. This includes professionals from public as well as private institutions, entrepreneurs and consultants who want to build on their early experiences and develop a strong foundation of knowledge to draw upon. You will learn from experienced technology transfer professionals and participants will be provided with ...

Open Innovation Forum. Baltimore (US)

26 - 27 February, 2014

26 - 27 February, 2014. 2014's Open Innovation forum delivers the fertile conditions necessary for innovation leaders to engage in productive cross sector discourse with peers and thought leaders leveraging Open Innovation. With integral analysis of different business models for open innovation and program development, the event seeks to provide a holistic approach to improved OI function. Targeting core topics including: crowd-sourcing, strateg...

Pharm Connect Congress, Budapest (Hungry)

26 - 27 February, 2014

26 - 27 February, 2014. TEG The Events Group has announced the date of the fourth annual PHARM Connect Congress, the largest and most important pharmaceutical and biotechnology business summit for the CEE and CIS region. The Congress will be held in Budapest, Hungary, on 26–27 February 2014, bringing together more than 500 senior decision makers from over 20 countries. The conference programme offers up-to-date market insights into R&D, product...

The World Food Technology & Innovation Forum, London (UK)

03 - 04 March, 2014

3 -4 March, 2014. foodinnovate.com - The World Food Technology and Innovation Forum 2014 brings together the world leaders in food research & development, innovation, marketing, and food technology to shape the future of the food industry. Attend this leading food event to learn from the most cutting edge success stories on NPD in the food industry and discover predictions on mega trends and emerging consumer trends just taking hold. Key themes t...

The European Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit 2014, Duin (The Netherlands)

25 - 26 February, 2014

25 - 26 February, 2014. foodmanufacturingevent.com - The European Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit 2014 attracts over 150 senior level food and beverage professionals wanting to learn how to improve productivity, achieve continuous improvement and maximise food safety and quality whilst reducing costs throughout operations in a capital constrained world. Retailers are increasingly demanding affordable products from manufacturers, and it has nev...

Unleashing Innovation Summit, New York (US)

26 - 27 March, 2014

26 - 27 March, 2014. Creating a culture that fuels sustainable innovation.POINTS OF DISCUSSION:(1) The importance of culture, how it drives successful and repeatable innovation. What goes into an innovative corporate culture?  What tools can leaders use to create a more innovative culture?(2) Linking culture and process.  Ideas are great but if you don’t have proper mechanisms in place to move those idea’s forward then they are doomed.  Pa...

Unleashing Innovation Summit, Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

06 - 07 March, 2014

6 - 7 March, 2014. Powering customer-centric innovation across your organisation.HEAR FRESH SOLUTIONS ON THE TOUGHEST INNOVATION CHALLENGES YOU ARE FACING:(1) How to maximize the efficiency of cross-organizational and cross-regional teams (2) Pinpoint ways to overcome corporate cultural barriers to innovation action(3) Identify the best ways to align internal resources to drive innovation into a competitive product development(4) What happens t...

ASTP-Proton Annual Conference, Oslo (Norway)

14 - 16 May, 2014

14 - 16 May, 2014. The ASTP-Proton Annual Conference will take place in Oslo, the capital of Norway on 14-16 May 2014. The conference programme features the well-known three-parallel tracks, introductory as well as interactive sessions. Interesting topics led by keynote speakers who are distinguished in their fields, networking and interactive discussions of important topics complete the programme. The topics are well-balanced to cater to newcome...

Breakthrough Innovation, Barcelona (Spain)

27 - 28 February, 2014

27 - 28 February, 2014. Following the great success of our 5th annual Breakthrough Innovation in Berlin earlier this year, we are delighted to announce the 2014 edition which will take place on 27th & 28th February in beautiful Barcelona.This powerful meeting will be taking as internal view of some of the world’s most innovative companies and how their innovation maps lead them to such prestige.BI 2014 will examine the consistent development of...

2nd Edition R&D Process Excellence Conference 2014, Berlin (Germany)

02 - 04 April, 2014

2 - 4 April, 2014. Major EU-based firms continue to rely on R&D for their competitive edge. In order to secure ROI, the companies need to ensure they make optimal use of the available resources.Learn from companies like Fujitsu, Vodafone, GE, Tetra Pak and Philips on:• Benchmark your own processes against state-of-the-art best practices • Enhance inter-departmental communications and mobilise supporting departments • Manage your strategic...

FEI 2014, Building an Ecosystem that drives value creation, Venice (Italy)

17 - 19 March, 2014

17 - 19 March, 2014. The Trusted Brand for Innovators Worldwide is finally coming to Southern Europe. Balancing the entrepreneurial innovator's spirit with a renewed focus on the discipline of systematic innovation is what FEI Venice is all about. In an academic setting, our esteemed speakers bring topics like innovation culture, process, and people to life with focus, power, and relentless passion. We welcome you to join this prestigious group a...

Innovation and Competitiveness: Implications for Regions, Philadelphia (US)

11th March, 2014. The Fox School of Business is pleased to present the third installment of the Innovation Leadership Speaker Series, featuring Michael E. Porter. As a member of a partner organization of the ILSS events, you are eligible for the discounted member rate of $65.00 (A $35 discount!) Please select the “Member Ticket” at registration, and use the Discount Code Innoget at checkout. Tickets are required for entry! Please register now...

8th Annual Open Innovation Conference, Philadelphia (US)

07 - 09 April, 2014

7 - 9 April, 2014 The Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA . The highly anticipated 8th Annual Open Innovation Conference will provide innovation leaders with a unique opportunity to benchmark their open innovation practices against their peers and exchange strategies for growing their open innovation processes through external collaboration and co-development. 2014 Topics of Discussion Include:-Promoting partnership opportunities based on a sh...

Front End Of Innovation 2014 (FEI US), Boston (US)

13 - 15 May, 2014

13 - 15 May, 2014. The FEI 2014 program will once again transform the industry, offering up the core innovation content you've come to expect from the FEI brand, as well as introducing exciting new co-located event offerings including: FEI: Medical Device, FEI: Financial Services, FEI: Supply Chain Innovation, FEI: Latin America, FEI: Open Innovation, and FEI: Manifesto/Talent.FEI 2014 is built for courageous leaders, those who aren't afraid to g...

The Chief Innovation Officer Summit, London (UK)

29 - 30 April, 2014

29 - 30 April, 2014. The Chief Innovation Officer Summit will bring together innovation leaders from the world's most reputable companies to incite discovery, inspire change and facilitate a cross-pollination of ideas. Hear from Air France - KLM, Skype, Samsung, Roche. EADS & many more. ...