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SEZ: European Innovation and Cluster Conference in Stuttgart

The SEZ organizes the European Innovation and Cluster Conference on Tuesday, 11th of December 2007 in Stuttgart, Germany. The conference aims at regional and European innovation and technology transfer decision makers and stakeholders.

The Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum (SEZ) as a member of Europe's Innovation Relay Centre (IRC) network actively supports sustainable transnational technology transfer and assists the creation of cluster connections between research organisations and industry adding in the European dimension.

In this context, the European Innovation and Cluster Conference will bring regional and European innovation and technology transfer decision makers and stakeholders together. The conference is aimed to be a platform for exchanging methodologies in innovation and cluster management and will showcase Good Practices. A particular focus will be placed upon the innovation and competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises (SME). Participants will also find out more about the important roles played by the European Technology Platforms and the Joint Technology Initiatives as well as the essential policy instruments for overcoming the challenges of structuring cluster network development. Conference languages are German and English.

The conference will take place in the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle in Stuttgart . For more information contact Milena Mikosch at the Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum: Phone: +49 (0) 711 123 4026, Fax: +49 (0) 711 123 4011

Participation at the conference is free. To register please use the flyer with the conference programme . Registration closes on 4. December 2007.

The SEZ is a partner of MFG in the European project "ICT innovations in creative industries".