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Theme and Selected Topics

The KANSAI´2002 Conference – Integrating Regional and Global Initiatives in the Learnig Society - will focus on economic, political, technological, ethical, and social transformations associated with the emerging global issue of knowledge for development. Participants are encouraged to present original research and to share best practices. Conference topics will include:
1. Policy: Emerging Issues in Science and Technology Government Policy and the Management of Knowledge Socioeconomic Development and the Geography of Innovation Shared Prosperity and Sustainability; Social, Environmental, and Ethical Issues Intellectual Property Policy in the Digital Economy Information and Telecommunication Policies

2. Development: Global Perspectives on Technology and Economic Growth Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy Technology Transfer: Regional, National, and Global Perspectives Knowledge for Economic Development Mergers and Acquisitions: Fostering Global Knowledge Partnerships Regional Clusters and Development

3. Managing Technology Companies: From Start-ups to Multi-Nationals Technology Acquisition and Transfer: Innovation and global competitiveness Technology and Competitiveness for SMEs Fostering Intrapreneurship in Large Companies Education and Training Talent for the Knowledge Society

4. Learning Society: Tools, Methods and Institutions Regional and Global Systems of Knowledge Creation and Diffusion The University in the Knowledge Society Knowledge Transfer, Application, and Diffusion Public Versus Private Resource Allocation and Incentives Metrics for Knowledge

5. Networking and partnerships for development Maintenance of knowledge Network



Special Topics for “KANSAI’ 2002”
  • Science and Technology Policy and Its National and Regional Planning

  • Evaluation, Assessment, and Benchmarking of Science and Technology Policy

  • Sustainable Management of Technopolis for New Industry Creation

  • Towards a Medical City: Creation and Development

  • Innovative SMEs and Creation of New Manufacturing Complexes

  • University, Incubation and Technology Transfer in a Global Context

  • Regional Initiatives for Venture Business Nurturing

  • Women in the Knowledge Economy

  • Technology Management Education: Creation, Development, and Networking

  • Capitalization of Regional Cultural Assets: Integrating Fine Arts, Music and Crafts into Digital Technology

  • Industrialization of Competitive Edge Technology: Bio-Science and Nano-Technology

  • Lessons of History: Technology and Regional Development



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