2nd Conference "Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Thessaloniki"
[22 May 2008]

INVITATION

We would like to invite you to attend the 2nd Conference:

	«Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Thessaloniki» The Conference will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:00 a.m to 17:00 p.m. venue: The Conference Center of CERTH-Amphitheatre 6^th km Charilaou - Thermi road, Thessaloniki
=>	We look forward to your personal participation

	On behalf of the Organizing Committee Prof. C. Kiparissides, Director of CERTH

	Co-Organizers
	Center for Research & Technology Hellas Region of Central Macedonia Federation of Industries of Northern Greece Association of ICT Companies of Northern Greece Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Alexandrian Zone of Innovation of Thessaloniki S.A. Thessaloniki Port Authority S.A. US General Consulate of Thessaloniki

Programme Overview Thursday, 22 May 2008
R	Registration 08:45 - 09:15
W	Welcome Adress Greek Ministry of Development Greek Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace Greek Gen Secr of Res & Tech Region of C. Macedonia US General Consulate of Thessaloniki
S1	Global Paradigms in Innovation & Commercialization of R&D
	"Innovation Policy Initiatives around the Globe: A Collection of Good Practices" Prof N. S. Vonortas, The Elliott School of International Affairs, GWU, USA
	"Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Triggers, Catalysts & Accelerator and the Role of University and R&D Centers" Prof. E. G. Carayannis, Business School, GWU, USA
	"Making Innovation Work: A Manager's Primary Task" Prof A. G. "Stell" Kefalas, Terry College of Business, UoGA, USA
	"New Paradigms for Innovation in a Flattened World" Prof. Eleftherios Iacovou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AUTh
S2	Innovation in Greece and the Competitive Advantage of Thessaloniki
	"Innovation and the Local Production System" Mr. G. Mylonas, President of Federation of Industries of N. Greece
	"Greek Innovation Technology Platforms" Prof. C. Kiparissides, Director of CERTH & Chem Eng, AUTh
	"Advantages of Regional Systems of Innovation: Contribution of the Regional Innovation Pole of C. Macedonia" Prof. George Tsiotras, Secretary General of C. Macedonia & Prof. Nicos Komninos, URENIO, AUTh
	"The Role of Technology Parks for the Development of the Regional Economy:Thessaloniki's Technopolis Paradigm" Mr. Anast. Tzikas, President of Association of ITC Companies of N. Greece
	"Innovation Zone of Thessaloniki: Leading to IT-city, Energy-city, Bio-city" Dr. I. Arzimanoglou, Alexandrian Zone of Innovation of Thessaloniki
	"Corallia Hellenic Technology Clusters Initiative" Prof. Vasilis Makios, Corallia Unit Director of Athena Research Center
	"Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation: Genesis Pharma Innovation" Mr. C. Evripides, CEO Genesis Pharma
	"Fostering Innovation: The Microsoft Perspective" Mr. Patrick Malone, Technology Director, Microsoft Hellas

S3	Round-Table Discussion