Open Innovation Everywhere

TransferSummit provides a forum for members of the academic and research community and business executives to discuss requirements, challenges, and opportunities in the use, development, licensing, and future of Open Source technology.

Date: Training - 5th, 6th September 2011. Conference - 7th, 8th September 2011

Venue: Keble College

City: Oxford 

Why attend?

By attending TransferSummit, attendees will be able to develop a deeper understanding of the latest thinking and practice in applying open innovation in software to both projects and commercial activity, especially in the rapidly-evolving mobile landscape.

Who should attend?

Academic/research-oriented participants will include principal investigators, senior researchers, technology transfer officers, strategic planners, technology licensing administrators, industry liaison officers, and funding programme directors. TransferSummit provides the opportunity to connect with organisations seeking to learn more about emerging innovations and applying them to commercial applications.

What will you learn?

Three tracks covering Open Innovation, Open Development and Case Studies provide a range of choice and in-depth topic coverage. This year we've added a virtual track allowing easy selection of mobile-related slots. A new integral Government summit, provides a forum for policy makers. For those who like to get hands-on there are a number of practical sessions and breakouts, plus there are several innovative gadgets to play with during breaks. Because this is TransferSummit, numbers are limited to make the most of this intimate setting and provide excellent networking opportunities.

In summary, TransferSummit 2011 will feature:

• 2 days' trainings
• 2-day conference across three tracks
• Mobile focus, virtual track
• Government summit
• Hands-on learning and break-out sessions
• Gadget playtime
• Gala dinner
• On-site housing
• Intimate setting, limited to 300 participants
• Open Innovation everywhere!

For more information and to register please visit the TransferSummit website