Report to:
SUBJECT: The
International Association of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference on Science and
PREPARED BY: Suzanne McCrimmon, Senior Business Development Officer ext. 2655
RECOMMENDATION:
1.
That the report entitled “The International Association
of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference on Science and
2.
That the Town be represented at the conference
by the Chair of the
3.
And that the cost of attending the conference be
expensed from within the approved 2009
4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial
5. Others (Strategic, Affected Units) 6. Attachment(s)
To authorize business travel by a
Council member to accompany Town staff to travel to
In addition, through our long-standing economic alliance with the Town of Cary North Carolina, and the Cary Chamber of Commerce, an agenda has been agreed-to with Cary Council and with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to build on our partnership and discuss new opportunities.
The International Association of Science Parks (IASP)
Conference is being held for the first time in the
Regions and places around the world are looking at ways
that they can be more prepared for the opportunities and challenges to come. Science
and
The key
reasons for the Town of
1)
To
participate in the International Association of Science Parks 2009 Conference,
to gain insights into R+D park and Science Park Custer development and life
science incubation models.
2)
To
re-affirm and advance our alliance with the Town of
3)
To
meet with targeted private companies such as ‘Canadian Expat Network’ to share
our Economic Strategy and seek out possible opportunities.
Proposed
Meetings:
June 1st
Morning Depart for
Afternoon Meeting with
Afternoon Meeting with Members of Cary
Council and staff
June 2nd
8:00 am Conference Registration
9:00 am – 10:30 am Opening Session
Keynote Speaker
– Mr. Witty, CEO, GlaxoSmithKline
Speaker –
Anthony Townsend, Research Director, Institute for the Future
Concurrent
Sessions:
Entrepreneurs: Next Generations Partnerships
Beyond
Borders: The Geography of Innovation
Going
Green:
Evening Meetings with “Canadian
Expat Network” executives
June 3rd
Breakfast Working session with Canadian
Trade Consul
9:00 am – 10:15 am Plenary Session – Contributing to Regional Competitiveness & Impact
Universities: Providing More than Basic
Research
The
Built Environment
Breaking Barriers: Leveraging Non-Traditional
Connections
June 4th
Breakfast Working
session with
9:00 am – 10:30 am Conference Concurrent Sessions:
Life Sciences Incubation Models
Attracting and
Retaining Talent in the Global Economy
Accessing Tech
Resources: Navigating New Technology
Afternoon Return to
The Town’s cost for 2
Conference
Registration $1,600.00
Airfare and Ground Transportation $1,100.00
3 nights accommodations and Meals $1,700.00
Total $4,400.00
Cdn
The IASP World
Conference and the economic alliance with
RECOMMENDED BY:
___________________________ ________________________________
Stephen A. Chait, Ec.D., CMC Jim Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director,
ATTACHMENTS:
1. IASP Conference
information