FPTT 2009 National Meeting

"Marketing and Mobilizing Your Technology"

June 16-18, 2009

To be held at

Crowne Plaza Ottawa Hotel
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa, ON
K1R 5T9

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Research findings resulting from Canada's large investments in Science and Technology / Research and Development must translate into socio-economic benefits. In order to maximize the impacts of federally-supported research, we need to better understand and streamline knowledge translation processes. Join the leaders and connect with experts in the field to discuss and learn the latest in technology transfer practices of turning research results into action.

Objective:

Turning research into action - enabling the Canadian economy to be competitive and productive and ensuring the quality of life of Canadians by creating a safe, healthy and secure environment that is energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Major Topics:

• Knowledge Mobilization and How it is Turning Research Into Action
• New Models for Technology Commercialization
• Innovative Market Analysis and Business Intelligence
• The dynamics of Inter-institutional agreements
• Taking an Integrated Marketing Approach
• Advancing the use of e-Tools for Marketing Opportunities
• Advancing technology transfer collaborations and partnerships
• The Future in Collaborations and Partnerships