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12th TCI Annual Global Conference, 12-16 October 2009, Jyväskylä, Finland
Register now at www.learningclusters.com and explore the conference programme. One week to share, explore, build and learn!

"Learning Clusters – adapting to the new competitiveness scenario"
12-16 October 2009, Jyväskylä, Finland.
The first day of the conference will be dedicated to clusters visits. Participants will be introduced to Finnish innovation environment and cluster development initiatives through 5 different learning expeditions. Choose the experience that most fits you!

16-20 November 2009, Mendoza, Argentina
4CLAC-4th Latin American Cluster Conference
"Clusters, lessons learned and challenges in Latin America"
Register now at www.clusterlatinoamerica2009.com and take advantage of the attractive early bird fee. Join during one week Latin American key players and active organizations in clusters in an open, flexible and practical environment.

1-2 September 2009, Bornholm, Denmark
“Cluster-based economic development in remote areas – Strategy and Directions”
Register now at www.ruralclusters2009.dk and find out more about the 3rd TCI Rural Cluster Conference 2009, organized by RegX (The Danish Cluster Academy), TCI and the Triangle Region Denmark that will take place on the beautiful island of Bornholm from 1 to 2 September.

9 July 2009, San Sebastian, Spain
Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness in collaboration with TCI Network and the Basque Government is organizing this international workshop with the aim to bring together cluster managers from across Europe to exchange experiences and learn from each other around approaches to critical issues in the management of clusters. How to encourage cooperation, ensure proactive participation and stimulate innovation during the tough circumstances associated with the current economic crisis, are some of the common points to be covered by the experienced cluster managers who will gather in San Sebastian.

22 July 2009, Ludwigshafen, Germany
Under the patronage of the TCI German Contact Point, MFG Baden-Württemberg together with IHK Zetis is organising a second workshop on Internationalisation of Clusters on 22nd July in Ludwigshafen (Germany). After the kick-off meeting held in January 2009, the dialogue on internationalisation of clusters between cluster practitioners shall now be deepened. A special focus lies on the question how internationalisation of clusters can facilitate recovery in the context of the ongoing economic crisis.

6 May 2009, Hamburg, Germany
In the frame of the EU project CLUNET, Hamburg has initiated the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP). This network of European aerospace clusters aims at providing a platform for mutual exchange and the implementation of trans-national cooperation projects.

Practitioners around the world gather at TCI conferences and events to share ideas, build alliances and explore the latest trends in cluster-based policies and best-practices in cluster development and management. These activities are led by an array of world experts who contribute their knowledge on clusters and competitiveness, giving TCI members fresh insights on their own activities. TCI acts as a catalyst in developing and disseminating new ideas and methodologies on competitiveness, clusters and innovation.

The Nominating Committee invites nominations for the TCI Board of Directors.
Directors will be elected by the General Assembly in Jyväskylä, Finland on 16 October 2009.
DEADLINE for proposals: 15 July 2009