Academic CentreUniversity - Business Partnership through the ‘Triple Helix’ Approach
Roundtable Debate
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
11:30-13:00
The Roundtable will provide a platform for participants from public research, business and government sector to express their ideas on strategic partnerships between businesses and universities and governments. The event will be open to public authorities, NGOs and civil society.
The aim of the roundtable is to exchange ideas about cooperation between enterprises and universities as one of the key priorities for the economic development of the Baltic Sea Region and to help to facilitate business activities and education in the Region.
Background
In times of economic hardship it is important that businesses, universities and governments elaborate on research, innovation and development. With no clear end to the currently ongoing economic crisis, there is more need than ever for strategic partnerships all partners involved.
The Roundtable Debate will take place at the University of Latvia on the occasion of the International Conference "European Integration and Baltic Sea Region: Diversity and Perspectives". Prominent speakers from national and international organizations, enterprises, researchers and education experts will be invited to make presentations and participate in the debates.