Thank you once again for making CIP FORUM, not only the meeting arena for uncovering and discussing the knowledge economy, but a true pleasure to participate in!

From the interesting and engaging speaker sessions and roundtables, to the informal meetings and chats outside the conference rooms, to the social events at the end of each day, we hope that you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did. No matter what the setting or agenda, we felt that the forum was characterized by a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, with interesting knowledge exchange and new bonds and networks at every turn. We would like to thank you for your contribution to this, and hope that you enjoyed your visit to Gothenburg and Western Sweden, and that you will return to visit us many times in the future.

An important factor in this has been the dedicated and committed participation of the Master’s level students from the CSE, ICM, and GIBBS educations, whom we would like to thank especially.

As we have noted in the past and during this forum as well, CIP FORUM is more than an event, and will not end simply because we have all returned to our various corners of the world. The connections that we built in these four days, between individuals, between regions and stakeholder categories, will hopefully link us together for years to come.

Your opinion of CIP FORUM 2011 is indeed important to us. Please respond to our evaluation by using the following link: Evaluation CIP FORUM 2011

Best regards/
On behalf of the organization committee,

Eva Henricsson
Project Manager, CIP FORUM 2011

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Venue: School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg
Wednesday June 1: 08:30-17:00

CIP FORUM gathers a unique combination of international thought leaders from government, business and academia. The event does not only establish a community for knowledge transfer and development, but it also offers  physical venues for participants – so-called roundtable projects- to sit down in private to discuss and determine the way forward in The New Wealth of Nations together with other actors, networks, clusters or important persons. CIP FORUM therefore equips its participants with the frameworks, capabilities and tools needed for advancing participants’ knowledge-based business.

From the experience of the previous CIP FORUM events, we know that new insights and ideas emerge during inspiring talks in plenary sessions, specialization themes and workshops. We therefore see it being crucial to offer the opportunity for participants to reserve and set up private meetings either for their internal networks or together with other participants.

Opening speeches 08.30-09.00

CIP Vice Chairman welcome

• Johan Carlsten, Vice-President, Chalmers, University of Technology

Intro speakers

• Anneli Hulthén, Mayor and Chairman of the City Executive Board, Gothenburg
• Kasim Alfalahi, CIPO, Ericsson

CIP Dialogue 3 – Regions in the knowledge economy
Tuesday May 31 at 09.00-10.15

What does the wealth of nations mean in a knowledge economy and what is the role of the national government? In an age of multi-national companies and born global start-ups, can nations really develop and appropriate wealth in the same way? When valuable knowledge is held by stakeholders across multiple borders how is the strength of the nation state affected and how does it differ in developed, emerging, and developing economies? The focus of CIP Dialogue 3 will be to discuss to what extent the nation state is capable of building a sustainable knowledge society.

Moderators:

• Olle Wästberg, fm Director-General of the Swedish Institute
• Margareta Wallin Peterson, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Gothenburg & Chairman CIP

Panelists:

• Brendan Johnson, Senior Corporate Strategy Specialist, Strategic Planning Directorate, Qatar Foundation
• Helena L Nilsson, Director of research and development at the department of regional development at Region Västra Götaland
• Maryann Feldman, S.K. Heninger Distinguished Chair in Public Policy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• Prof. Zhong-Ming Wang , Dean, Zhejiang Business School
• Shubhashis Gangopadhyay, Managing Trustee and Research Director, India Development Foundation

CIP Dialogue 4 – Intellectual Property in the knowledge economy
Tuesday May 31 at 10.45-12.00

How has the role of intellectual property changed from the industrial to the knowledge economy? Is the effect of IP dependent on the IP system per se or on how it is practiced? Will IP determine the haves and have-nots in the knowledge economy? Can we count on market forces to balance the role of IP in wealth and welfare creation effectively? CIP Dialogue 4 will address the aforementioned questions and focus on the extent to which intellectual property impedes global innovation and economic development.

Moderators:

• Olle Wästberg, fm Director-General of the Swedish Institute
• Bowman Heiden, Innovation Director, Qatar Science & Technology Park

Panelists:

• Dan McCurdy, CEO, Allied Security Trust; Founder and Chairman, PatentFreedom
• Kasim Alfalahi, CIPO, Ericsson
• Robin Rasor, President, AUTM & Director of Licensing, Office of Technology Transfer, University of Michigan
• Ruud Peters, CEO of Philips Intellectual Property & Standards and Executive Vice President of Philips International BV
• Susanne Ås Sivborg, Director General and President of the Swedish Patent and Registration Office

Lunch 12.00-13.30

Specialization Tracks 13.30-17.00

Venue: The Swedish Exhibition & Congress centre

Session 3 and 4. Read more:

Track 1: Constructing a Public/Private Innovation Infrastructure.
Session 3: Public / Private collaborative innovation in practice
Session 4: University technology transfer- toward more entrepreneurial and collaborative models?

Track 2: Driving Business through Intellectual Property Management.
Session 3: The Future of the Knowledge-Based Firm: Are knowledge-based business models sustainable?
Session 4: Ethics and Intellectual Property- How should IP be used in business sectors with high social welfare implications?

Track 3: Managing Complex Innovation-based Business.
Session 3: The Future of the Knowledge-Based Firm: Are knowledge-based business models sustainable?
Session 4: Research based SME’s- Choosing the non-obvious business model

Track 4: Entrepreneurship in a Global Knowledge Economy
Session 3: Knowledge based entrepreneurship to solve globe problems- focus on water
Session 4: Educating Entrepreneurs for Knowledge Economy

Closing Dinner

Closing Dinner, Tuesday May 31 at 18:30-22:00
Venue: Rondo
Dress code: Smart and sophisticated

The Closing Dinner will be held at the historic show venue Rondo outside Liseberg, one of the leading amusement parks in Europe situated with direct access to the Hotel Gothia Towers and the conference venue at the Swedish Exhibition Centre.

Meeting point: The entrance of the Hotel Gothia Towers at 18.15, for a short guided walk to Rondo.

Opening speeches 08.30-09.00

Venue: The Swedish Exhibition & Congress centre

CIP Chairman welcome

• Margareta Wallin Peterson, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Gothenburg

Intro speakers

• Bertil Törsäter, CEO, Regional Development, Region Västra Götaland
• Ruud Peters, CEO of Philips Intellectual property & Standards, Executive Vice President of Philips International BV & Chairman, CIP FORUM 2011

CIP Dialogue 1 and 2

Venue: The Swedish Exhibition & Congress centre

CIP Dialogue 1 – Industry in the knowledge economy
Monday May 30 at 09.00-10.15

How does the shift from a product to service driven economy affect the future of industrial firms and the regions where they operate? The focus of CIP Dialogue 1 will be to discuss and investigate challenges for an industry, used to driving economic development in an industrial economy, to finds its new role in a knowledge economy.

Moderators:

• Olle Wästberg, fm Director-General of the Swedish Institute
• Jens Bördin, CEO and Co-Founder, CIP Professional Services AB

Panelists:

• Dr. Anders Ekblom, EVP Global Medicines Development, Astra Zeneca R&D
• Carl Bennet, Chairman, Carl Bennet AB
• Hans-Olov Olsson, Vice Chairman, Volvo Car Corporation

CIP Dialogue 2 – Universities in the knowledge economy
Monday May 30 at 10.45-12.00

Universities are a major source of knowledge, but what should be their role be in shaping post-industrial society? Should they be active in innovation or merely focus on education and research? Given their current capabilities, is the point simply mute? CIP Dialogue 2 will discuss to what extent universities are capable of driving the development of a knowledge economy.

Moderators:

• Olle Wästberg, fm Director-General of the Swedish Institute

Panelists:

• Prof. Karin Markides, President, Chalmers University of Technology
• Prof. Pam Fredman, Vice-Chancellor, University of Gothenburg
• Søren E. Frandsen, Pro-Rector, Aarhus University
• Prof. Wolfram Ressel, President, University of Stuttgart

Lunch 12.00-13.30

Specialization Tracks 13.30-17.00

Venue: The Swedish Exhibition & Congress centre

Session 1 and 2. Read more:

Track 1: Constructing a Public/Private Innovation Infrastructure.
Session 1: Large-scale collaborative innovation – why it will build Europe’s future competitiveness.
Session 2: Public funding to ensure effective utilization.

Track 2: Driving Business through Intellectual Property Management.
Session 1: Open Innovation Strategy: Using IP to drive multiple innovation and business strategies.
Session 2: Intellectual Property Management in Manufacturing Industries: Is there a paradigm shift underway?

Track 3: Managing Complex Innovation-based Business.
Session 1: Large-scale collaborative innovation – why it will build Europe’s future competitiveness.
Session 2: Transforming 20th century industry into 21st century knowledge based business.

Track 4:Entrepreneurship in a Global Knowledge Economy
Session 1: The Role of the Knowledge Worker/the next generation leadership.
Session 2: Entrepreneurship in science: Intellectual Asset Approach.

After Forum Mingle 17:00-20:00

Venue: Restaurant Estrad, The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
Dress code: Smart and casual

An informal and friendly cocktail gathering will round off the first full day of the conference. Estrad is located with direct access to the conference venue inside the Swedish Exhibition Centre. A variety of cold appetizers will be served.

Meeting point: More information will be confirmed closer to the event

Speakers Dinner 20:00-23:00

Venue: Gothenburg Museum of Art
Dress code: Smart and sophisticated

The Speaker’s Dinner will be held in the contemporary art gallery of the museum. The Gothenburg Museum of Art housing collections from the 15th century to today will provide a unique historic atmosphere. Please note that this is an invited-only event for the CIP FORUM speakers.

Meeting point: The entrance of the Hotel Gothia Towers at 19.30, for a short guided walk to The Gothenburg Museum of Art.

Workshops
Venue: Chalmers Lindholmen

Workshop session 1 – 14.00-15.30

Workshop organized by BrodyBerman Associates
IP Finance and valuation Panel 1

Workshop organized by Article One Partners & Patent Freedom
Tools and Services to Help Achieve High Impact Results in IP Transactions and Litigation Panel 1

Workshop organized by CIP
Universities, IP, and the development of knowledge management platforms Panel 1

Workshop organized by Intellectual Ventures
Marketplace Perspectives on IP Risk Management

Workshop organized by Unit for Bioentrepreneurship at Karolinska Institutet
Release the wealth of ideas and boost your business! – a tool for idea sourcing in knowledge intensive sectors

Workshop organized by Adli Law Group P.C
Modern IP Portfolio Management Strategies

Workshop organized by Chalmers Industriteknik
The 3^rd Mission – University’s Role & Contribution to the Global Society

Workshop organized by University of St.Gallen
Creating a financial market for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Europe

Workshop session 2 – 16.00-17.30

Workshop organized by BrodyBerman Associates
IP Finance and valuation Panel 2

Workshop organized by Article One Partners & Patent Freedom
Tools and Services to Help Achieve High Impact Results in IP Transactions and Litigation Panel 2

Workshop organized by CIP
Universities, IP, and the development of knowledge management platforms Panel 2

Workshop organized by IPXI Holdings
The need for process efficiencies and standardization in technology valuation and transfer

Workshop organized by Think IP Strategy
Building IP into the fabric of company strategy

Workshop organized by Global Technology Transfer Group
Trends in Large Patent Portfolio Valuation and Related Transactions

Workshop organized by Chalmers Industriteknik
The Future of Science Parks

Workshop organized by Dennemeyer
A New Economic Rationale for Collective Trademarks

Welcome Reception 18.30-20.30

Venue: Börsen, The City Hall

The city of Gothenburg invites all delegates to a cocktail reception taking place at Börsen on Sunday evening. A city-hosted cocktail buffet will be served.

Meeting point:

There are two available options for transport to this event since the workshops on Sunday are held at Chalmers Lindholmen:

• Outside Chalmers Lindholmen Science Park at 17.45, for chartered boat transport followed by a short guided walk.
• The entrance of the Hotel Gothia Towers at 18.00, for departure by bus.
• Return transport outside Börsen to Hotel Gothia Towers at 20.45.

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ABOUT CIP FORUM

- 4-days program where talks and panel debates is mixed with participation in problem  solving workshops and networking with exchanges of experiences.

- An opportunity to share the latest developments and experiences from academia and industry regarding knowledge-based business.

- CIP FORUM celebrates 10 years anniversary (2001-2011). Celebrate with us at the Closing Dinner on Tuesday.

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CIP.FORUM.2011_Program

Please note that the program, all sessions and times are subject to change.

Closing Dinner, Tuesday May 31 at 18:30-23:00
Venue: Rondo

The Closing Dinner will be held at the historic show venue Rondo outside Liseberg, one of the leading amusement parks in Europe situated with direct access to the Hotel Gothia Towers and the conference venue at the Swedish Exhibition Centre.

Meeting point: The entrance of the Hotel Gothia Towers at 18.15, for a short guided walk to Rondo.

Dress code: Smart and sophisticated.

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However, the role of an entrepreneur in the knowledge economy is to be able to identify fundamental building blocks of nascent technologies. As Sean Parker put it, “it’s technology, not business or government, that’s the real driving force behind large-scale societal shifts.” Sean, for example, sees his role as “re-architecting society”. This surely requires being erudite and able to see a holistic view: how can these technologies be integrated to supplement each other? What value will this bring to consumers? Will they pay for it? The questions can pour endlessly but it is the journey of finding the answers what matters.

It takes a lot of resilience to be an entrepreneur. A characteristic to bounce back is a major one, especially in the new economy where all kind of complexities have to be tackled and solved.

Joins us at CIP Forum 2011 to share your thoughts on what entrepreneurial mindsets are defining this decade.

Recommended:

1. This movie tells “the story of the creation of an industry that went on to become the single greatest engine of innovation and economic growth in the 20th century” –  http://somethingventuredthemovie.com/
2. About the need for “venturesome” consumers – “Innovative Consumption” http://www.newyorker.com/talk/financial/2011/05/16/110516ta_talk_surowiecki
3. “The Thank You Economy” by Gary Vaynerchuk –  http://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Economy-Gary-Vaynerchuk/dp/0061914185

Artūras Vedrickas, class of ICM 2011