The following topics will be under discussion:
• Knowledge creation, technology transfer, experience sharing, national and international cooperation, partnerships – key factors for the successful business development;
• Innovation management – how to manage the knowledge flow in the right direction, how to strengthen links between universities and industry;
• Experience in the creation and implementation of Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS) – smart cities, green energy, social innovation, etc.;
• Role of Universities in competence building for smart growth;
• Role of Science / Technology Parks and Business Incubators in setting-up new companies and acceleration of business development;
