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NTNU and UiB Network Conference in Brussels 2016
NTNU and UiB Network Conference in Brussels 2016
NTNU Alumni Europe Conference in Brussels is an annual confenence with the aim of strengthening the Cooperation Between NTNU and Business and Academia in Europe.
Strengthening Cooperation Between Business and Academia in Europe
Brussels 3 October 2016, 13:00–21:00 | Venue: Hotel Renaissance, Rue du Parnasse 19
Norway has strong academic partnerships with Europe. Aligned with our national R&D strategy, we would like to enhance our presence, share our excellence and contribute even more to the European Research Area.
In this connection, NTNU and UiB aim to establish an extended dialogue on how to strengthen cooperation between academia and business with their alumni and other interested stakeholders coming from EU countries.
The conference represents a chance to deepen knowledge about the Norwegian R&D system through an understanding of the capabilities of some of its excellent players – universities as well as companies.
Draft Programme Monday 3 October
13:00–14:00 Registration and light lunch
14:00–15:55 NTNU/UiB Open plenary session 1
Chair: Massimo Busuoli
14:00 Welcome by Norway’s Ambassador to the EU
Oda Helen Sletnes
14:15 Welcome remarks and our universities’ academic profile and priorities
UiB Rector Dag Rune Olsen and NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad
14:50 Keynote: The latest development in European research and innovation
Alan Cross, Acting Head of Unit 2 (Horizon 2020 Policy) – DGT RTD Directorate A (Policy Development and Coordination), European Commission
15:20 New opportunities for industry-academia collaboration in development of ocean technologies
Kathrine Angell-Hansen, Director, JPI Oceans
15:40 Experiences and opportunities with the EEA and Norway grants
Geir Askvik Haugum, Programme manager, EEA and Norway Grants
15:55–16:15 Break and refreshments
– Transfer to separate sessions
16:15–17:30 NTNU Separate session, Plenary: Exploring the potential for new collaboration
Moderator: NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad
16:15 Looking Ahead: NTNU’s strategies and means for Europe and Horizon 2020
Nina Sindre, Coordinator of International Affairs, NTNU
16:30 Reaching Out: Closer Cooperation with NTNU through our Brussels Office and NTNU Alumni Brussels
Massimo Busuoli, Head of Brussels Office, NTNU
16:45 Raising Awareness: Building on existing successful collaboration in the energy field at national level by taking it to a European dimension
Anders Marvik, VP, EU political affairs office, Statoil
17:00 Learning from: University-industry cooperation
Dr Lidia Borrell-Damián, Director, Research and Innovation, EUA
17:15 Achieving Impact: Introduction to Horizon 2020 innovation project: INVADE
Magnus Korpås, professor Department of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU
Questions after each presentation
17:30–17:45 Break and refreshments
– Transfer to parallel workshops
17:45–18:45 NTNU Parallel Workshops
Q & A after the presentations
Please note that the workshop ends with a plenary discussion and recommendations.
Workshop 1: Collaboration in the Sustainability Area
Moderator: Massimo Busuoli, Head of Brussels Office, NTNU
Introduction to group work: Sustainability challenges in the light of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Annik Magerholm Fet, Professor and Director of NTNU Sustainability
Alumni sharing their experiences and ambitions for collaboration with EU stakeholders
Alexandre Leruth, Process Engineer, Yara
Anne-Christine Dreue, Director Business Development, Fokker Technologies Holding
Workshop 2: Collaboration in the Energy Area
Moderator: NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad
Introduction to group work: Energy systems integration activities as a new challenge for Europe
Olav B. Fosso, Professor, Department of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU
Europe from an Energy Company Perspective
Øyvind Vessia, Head of European Affairs, DONG Energy
Workshop 3: Collaboration in the Ocean R & D Area
Moderator: Ingrid Schjølberg, Director, NTNU Oceans
Introduction to group work: Ocean activities - unexplored challenges for Europe
Ingrid Schjølberg, Director, NTNU Oceans
Norwegian Ocean Industries: An Offshore Fish Farming Example
Bård Skjelstad, Head Biology and Nutrition, SalMar ASA
16.15–18:45 Separate session for University of Bergen
Moderator: Rector Dag Rune Olsen
Part 1: 16:15–17:15 Humanities at the forefront
Science in (European) Society: How EU funding built a humanities research group in Bergen
Professor Roger Strand, Faculty of Humanities
Where are we in 2022?
Looking Ahead: UiB strategies and international priorities
By Pro-Rector Anne Lise Fimreite
Why are we in Brussels?
Reaching Out: Goals and means. Strategies for Horizon 2020By Kristof Vlaeminck, Head of UiB’s Brussels Office
Workshop
17:15–17:30 Short break
Part 2: 17:30–18:45
Horizon 2020 project "SponGES"
Achieving Impact: Introduction to SponGES and how to get major EU-projects
Hans Tore Rapp, Project Coordinator, SponGES
How to create synergy?
Working together: Business and academia – for future innovation
Ingvill Sjøvold Nilsen, Acting Director of NHO Brussels - Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise
Complementing the skills of students
Getting Experience: Internships in Brussels
Merete Mikkelsen, Director of The West Norway Brussels Office
Workshop
19:00–19:30 NTNU/UiB Open plenary session 2: Summing up
Chair: Kristof Vlaeminck, UiB Brussels Office
19:00 Reflections on the day
- Marianne H. Aandahl, Senior Adviser, NCP H2020, The Research Council of Norway
- Åse Erdal, Director Brussels Office, KS - Norwegian Association of Local & Regional Authorities
19:15 Key take-aways for the networking session
NTNU Pro-Rector Johan Hustad and UiB Rector Dag Rune Olsen
19:30–21:00 - Networking cocktail
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