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CALL FOR PAPERS – 8TH TRIPLE HELIX CONFERENCE
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After Amsterdam, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen/Lund, Turin, Singapore
and Glasgow the Triple Helix movement arrives to its 8th global meeting in
Madrid, Spain, in 2010. The Triple Helix VIII – International Conference on
University, Industry and Government Linkages will be held on 20-22 October
2010. It will be organized by the International Institute of Triple Helix -
IITH and hosted by La Salle Innovation Park of Services for People.  

The main theme of our conference is “Triple Helix in the Development of
Cities of Knowledge, Expanding Communities and Connecting Regions”.
Submissions on Triple Helix related topics are encouraged and should focus
on the following subthemes:
- Triple Helix model - building a theory (triple helix and sustainability:
triple helix twins, people circulation, spheres taking a role  of the other,
etc)
- Triple Helix practice and experiences
- TH in developing countries
- The role of University in the third mission - R&D, intellectual property
and technology transfer
- Innovation habitat (as hybrid and consensus spaces): incubators, science &
technology parks and others
- Government and public policy in Triple Helix era
- Regional/Local economic and social development
- The future of  cities in the knowledge age 
- Innovation as a response to the economic crisis

Submission of extended abstracts is open from July, 15. Conference Chairmen
are also open to receive proposals for Thematic Workshops. 

Our aim is to create the best environment to enable a fruitful discussion
between academics and practitioners in the University, Industry and
Government spheres. The VIII Triple Helix also will provide a unique
experience of Spanish culture and heritage.

Important Deadlines:
Extended abstract submission: from Jul 15 until Nov 30, 2009 
Notice of acceptance Feb 28, 2010
Full paper submission (including profiles & registration): May 30, 2010 
Conference: Oct 20-22, 2010 

More information visit us at http://www.triplehelix8.org


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Marcelo Amaral, D.Sc.
International Institute of Triple Helix
www.triplehelix8.com
Fundación Parque de Innovación La Salle
Avda. Valdemarín, 81, Madrid - 28023 - Spain
Telf.-  +34 917401605 
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Triple Helix Research Group Brazil
www.triple-helix.uff.br
Universidade Federal Fluminense
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skype: marceloamaral2007

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