An International Technology Transfer Conference, co-sponsored by Department of International Cooperation, Department of Policies and Regulations, and Torch High-Tech Industrial Development Center under Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai Municipal S&T Committee, the United Nations Asia-Pacific Technology Transfer Center, and China–EU Intellectual Property Protection Project Phase II Office, and organized by Shanghai Technology Exchange, was held October 13-14, 2010 in Shanghai. The meeting had an in-depth exchange and discussion of a range of issues on the importance, valid model, and future development of technology transfer, through theme lectures and roundtable meetings. More than 260 participants from 23 Chinese provinces, and from 18 countries, including US, UK, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, India, Vietnam, and international organizations, including the EU, attended the meeting.

 

During the meeting, Chinese and foreign participants discussed four major issues, including technology transfer: practice and economy at universities, application of technology transfer models developed by research institutions, intellectual property practice in technology transfer, and promoting technology transfer through innovation service network. Participants agreed that the countries and international organization that participate in technology transfer shall enhance their exchanges and cooperation, promoting international technology transfer, and rendering due contributions to the sustainable social and economic development of human society.