Knowledge Transfer Management Forum Series titled “University Venture Management & Regional Innovation” was held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting on 7 Nov 2014. The Forum brought together university administrators and experts from the region to share their experience, approaches and practices in developing and managing university ventures.
Around 80 delegates from ISTA, Guangdong Science and Technology Department, Tel Aviv University, Sabancı University, Guangzhou University, Nanjing Medical University and Zhong Da Capital attended the event.
ISTA 19th Annual General Meeting cum ISTA Knowledge Transfer Management Forum:“University Venture Management & Regional Innovation”
Forum Agenda (November 7, 2014):
11:30 – 12:10 Presentation Session:
- How University can scale their Start-ups Operations – A Disciplined VC Approach
Mr Nicholas W. YANG
Executive Vice President
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
14:00 – 15:20 Presentation Session:
- Promoting Regional Innovation: Role of University Venturing
Prof. Yesha Y. SIVAN
Executive Director, Coller Institute of Venture
Tel Aviv University - Contribution of University Technology Start-ups to Regional Economic Development – Cases from Sun Yat-sen University
Prof. XU Yong
President, Zhong Da Capital
Sun Yat-sen University
15:35 – 16:45 Panel Discussion Session
- Moderator:
Prof. CHEN Dong-min
Dean of The School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Director of The Office of Science and Technology Development
Peking University - Mr Nicholas W. YANG, Executive Vice President, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Prof. Yesha Y. SIVAN, Executive Director, Coller Institute of Venture, Tel Aviv University
- Prof. XU Yong, President, Zhong Da Capital, Sun Yat-sen University
- ISTA members
Full program.
About ISTA – International Strategic Technology Alliance
