Book Your Place
06 Feb - 07 Feb 2025
Lille, France
Members
€650.00
Join us for the exclusive annual Directors' Forum on 6-7 February 2025 in Lille, France. Organised by the Directors' Forum Special Interest Group (SIG), this year's Forum will focus on "How can AI be useful in the next KTO generation of 2030?”. Tailored for current and former Heads of Knowledge Transfer Departments and Offices, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with senior peers while gaining insights into the future of KTOs.
Key highlights include a site visit, insights into the French valorisation ecosystem, and a day of in-depth sessions on AI tools, practical applications, and best practices. Don’t miss the chance to connect, collaborate, and discover actionable strategies for leveraging AI to drive innovation in your KTO.
Event Day 1
13:30 - 14:00
Bus Transfer
There will be a bus available from the Hotel to the Site Visit location. Meet us at the lobby of the Hotel.
14:00 - 15:30
Site Visit: Plaine Images
For the early arrivals, SATT Nord is organising a visit to the Plaine Images, Europe's leading hub for cultural and creative industries.
17:30 - 16:00
Networking Break
16:00 - 17:30
Site Visit: Institute Pasteur De Lille
SATT Nord is organising a second visit to the Institute Pasteur De Lille, an international medical research center. If you happen to arrive late, you can join this second site visit directly.
17:30 - 18:30
Insightful Introduction to the Valorisation Ecosystem in France
In conversation with Fabrice Lefebvre, President of SATT Nord, Franck Dumeignil, VP Valorisation of University of Lille, and Benoît Deprez, Director of Drug Discovery Center, Institute Pasteur De Lille.
Fabrice Lefebvre will provide an insightful introduction to the valorisation ecosystem in France, with a particular focus on the SATT approach. The University Innovation Center “PUI Lille”, of which SATT Nord is co-founder, will also be presented by Franck Dumeignil, VP Valorization of University of Lille.
The SATTs (Sociétés d’Accélération du Transfert de Technologies) are specialised entities created to bridge the gap between public research and industry. They play a crucial role in transferring technology from research laboratories to businesses by funding the maturation and proof-of-concept phases of projects. With a network of 13 SATTs across France, they support the commercialisation of innovations, enhance the competitiveness of industries, and foster the creation of high-tech startups.
18:30 - 18:45
Bus Transfer back to the Hotel
19:00 - 22:30
Welcome Reception and Networking Dinner
Event Day 2
08:00 - 09:00
Breakfast with ASTP
Join us for breakfast with ASTP Board members to discuss key topics on the 2025 agenda and explore how ASTP can support you and your office. We also look forward to hearing your insights on how we can enhance our offerings to better serve the KTO community.
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome Coffee and Networking
09:45 - 10:30
Which AI Tools Are Available Today?
An overview of the latest AI tools, exploring what’s possible and practical for KTOs.
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:45
Which AI tools do KTOs use today?
In this session, KTO Directors who are actively using AI tools will share their insights and experiences. Hear how these tools are being implemented in various offices, the benefits they bring, and the challenges faced.
11:45 - 12:30
Discussion Session
12:30 - 13:00
ASTP Meets the French KT Community
The French KT Community are invited to attend this session where we will be introducing ASTP and explore how ASTP membership can support their needs.
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
Best Practices in Using AI tools
The floor is open for discussion, aiming to identify common obstacles, explore innovative solutions, and highlight best practices in implementing AI tools in KTOs.
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30
Workshop: Generating a Final Report Using AI Tools
Wrap up the day with a practical session to create a report using different AI tools, capturing insights from the day’s discussions.
17:30 - 18:00
Closing Reception
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Testimonials
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The topics covered were broad and pitched at the correct level.
Dr Alastair Cunningham, Spain
Venture Capital TC
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Maria Spiridon, Romania
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Left a little piece of my heart in Latvia this past week at the ASTP course for Creating Successful Spin-outs in Riga. I'm grateful to the wonderful ASTP staff for a fantastic programme.
I value these programmes for the knowledge transferred and especially for the connections made. The training days are long and intense, but as they say in Italian, vale la pena. We emerge with a better understanding and appreciation for the work we do, which in turn helps us to be more active, engaged, and generous within our respective ecosystems.
Arendt Speser, Italy
CSS
Many thanks to ASTP for bringing your wonderful training events to Riga! I learnt a lot about early-stage technologies and their transfer via Spin-outs. It was lovely to meet friends and colleagues from previous ASTP events.
We discussed how the knowledge transfer processes are organised at our institutions and about the team effort that goes in to supporting academic inventions together with researchers.
Anna Stikane
Latvia
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