Open Innovation Seminar in São Paulo

Dear CISB partners,
We are glad to inform you that from 12 to 14 of November, 2012 it will take place at Transamérica Hotel in São Paulo the fifth edition of the Open Innovation Seminar http://www.openinnovationseminar.com.br

Entitled “Innovation Networks for sustainable growth: Agenda Brazil” the event is rich in opportunities for those who have interest in connecting with Brazilian organizations for building innovation partnerships.
The event in being co-organized by CISB and other 50 Brazilian governmental agencies, industries, business association and academia.
CISB would like to invite you to join the Swedish delegation and take part of our endeavor in bridging Sweden to Brazil.
The highlights for the three day program are:
November 12th – Open Innovation International Seminar
A full day dedicated to international speeches, panel discussions, and cases  on the topic of open innovation management and exhibition lounges for institutional  presentations.
Opportunity for CISB partners: The international seminar will count on speeches of prof. Jan Bosch from Chalmers and Fredrik Tell form LiU. If you have an interesting case of open innovation we can consider giving them publicity during their lectures  or in the Exhibition Lounge.
November  13th and 14th – Workshops: Open Innovation Arenas
• » Ciência sem Fronteiras Mobility Program
• » Research Institutes and Innovation Intermediaries
• » Ecosystems of Innovation
• » Multinational R&D centers in Brazil
• » Public Policies, Mechanics and Tools for Innovation
• » Health, wellbeing and medical care
• » Industrial Ecology – proposed by CISB
• » Smart, Sustainable and Attractive Cities – proposed by CISB
• » Transport and Logistics – proposed by CISB
• » Mega Events
• » Student Competitions Prize Ceremony – proposed by CISB members
Opportunity for CISB partners:  Each workshop creates the opportunity for Swedish organizations to present themselves to the public and take part on the discussions. If you are interested in participating in any of them, please let us know. Three workshops are being organized directed by CISB and it is where we have more flexibility and control of the program.

For further information or to confirm your attendance, please send us an e-mail rondani@cisb.org.br

We hope to meet you there!