Program
WIPO-AUTM INTERNATIONAL KNOWLEDGE/TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
October 19-20, 2026
Followed by
TÜRKIYE’S NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WEEK
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USIMP NATIONAL CONGRESS, SYMPOSIUM & FAIR ‘26,
October 22-23, 2026; Ankara
Theme: Policy and Ecosystem Development for Maximizing Impact
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WED 21 st |
THU 22 nd |
FRI 23 rd |
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National KE/TT Week Events |
No Registration for Participation (200-300 attendees) |
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Congress |
Venue Preparation |
Honorary Speeches of Officials |
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USIMP NATIONAL AWARDS CEREMONY |
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Panel 1: Redefining Success: The New Paradigm of Value-Driven Technology Transfer-Redefining success not by revenue alone, but by the value generated for society, Concept of Valorisation |
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Panel 2: Creating Synergies for Maximizing Impact - Transition from IP Management to Intellectual Assets Governance for a paradigm change to knowledge valorisation approach (EU Projects IP4OP, IAM4RE, ALL4KV,…) |
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Panel 3: Start-up Partnerships for a More Agile Commercialization – A new corporate approach of acquiring new technologies |
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Panel 4: Building Resilient Innovation Clusters - Defining clusters as engines of growth and exploring how technology transfer fuels these engines (Eskisehir Railcars, Best Practices from RDAs…) |
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Panel 5: Collaborative Partnerships Driving Regional Growth - The balance and synergies amongst scientific, technological and industrial capabilities for building a stronger ecosystem (Technoparks, 1004 Programme) |
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Panel 6: Scaling Regional Efforts for Global Impact - How local successes can be transformed into global impact (ILI Best Practices, IPA Projects,…) |
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Exhibitions (By Registration) |
Booth Preparation |
Exhibition 1: International KE/TT Keyplayers |
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Exhibition 2: EU Funded Projects related to KE/TT Projects |
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Exhibition 3: Selected IPA Projects from Türkiye |
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Exhibition 4: Regional Development Agencies of Türkiye |
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Exhibition 5: University TTO's - Technologies above TRL 6 |
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Exhibition 6: Deep-Tech Start-ups / Technoparks |
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Exhibition 7: Industrial R&D Centres |
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Symposium |
Venue Preparation |
Industrial R&D Centers Symposium - Best Practices of Implemented Results of Collaborative University-Industry Projects |
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Training Events (By Registration) |
RTTP Course - Commercialisation of Research Outputs (20 credits) |
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TTO 101- Beginners Course for an Overview of KE/TT Operations |
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Social Events |
Technical Excursion to METU Technopark |
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Touristic Tours |
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Networking Dinner |
National KE/TT Week Dinner |
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