Developing the Knowledge Economy Conference

The conference is co-hosted by:

The Office of Knowledge Transfer & Partnerships at the University of Melbourne, BHERT and Informa are proud to invite you to attend the conference on Developing the Knowledge Economy.

Get involved and contribute to discussions on the development of the knowledge economy as the preferred solution for improving Australia's overall economy. By attending this crucial symposium, you will join forward-thinking business, community, education and government stakeholders aiming to promote the significance of knowledge engagement activities- known as the “third stream”- in terms of enriching our culture and our way of life.

The conference will provide you with:

• A global economic outlook on the knowledge economy
• International perspectives on the meaning of “third stream activities”
• Ways to develop a sustainable economy with “knowledge” at the centre
• Views on public policy & partnerships with government
• A discussion concerning rural communities & the significance of third stream activities
• Case studies on facilitating knowledge transfer activities
• Sessions on successfully developing knowledge sectors through third stream activities in the current economic downturn

With a Host Keynote Address by:
Prof. John Dewar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Relations), University of Melbourne

And, featuring Two International Keynote Addresses by:
Prof. Dr. Juan Triana Cordov Triana, Senior Professor, Centre of the Studies of Cuban Economy, Havana University, Cuba
Prof. Wim Vanhaverbeke, Co-Founder, Open Innovation, EU

The event is proudly supported by:

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