University-Industry Interaction Conference

June 14-16, 2021

Learn, share, and expand your knowledge at the
2021 University-Industry Interaction Online Conference

Join the largest global event dedicated to university-industry interaction, entrepreneurial & engaged universities and the future of higher education, taking place online from June 14th to 16th 2021. Now in its 9th year, this leading conference is your chance to hear and share the latest insights, tools and methods through a mixture of presentations, workshops and facilitated networking sessions.

Check out our speakers and schedule below, and look forward to welcoming you online!

The 2021 UIIN Awards

For the first time this year, all accepted contributions will qualify for the 2021 UIIN Awards around excellent research, best practices and case studies in university-industry interaction. Winners will be selected by our international scientific and practitioner committees and announced during the Closing forum.

“Ideate, Innovate, Inspire, Interact”

Our keynote speakers

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Arianne Bijma
Global Manager Talent Programs and University Relations at ASML

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Carolin Plewa
Deputy Dean Research at the University of Adelaide

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Feridun Hamdullahpur
President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waterloo

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Helmut Schönenberger
Co-founder and CEO of UnternehmerTUM

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Jean Pembleton
Director of Industry Solutions, Advancement and Corporate Relations at Salesforce.org

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John Szabo
Director (Acting), Corporate Relations at University of Technology Sydney

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Marina Bulova
Director University Collaborations for Schlumberger

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Martin Davies
Director for Innovation Partnerships at UCL

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Natalie Forde
Director Business Development at the University of Adelaide

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Natascha Eckert
Head of SIEMENS University Relations

Outi Toijala
Head of Corporate Relations at Aalto University

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Pascale Quester
Vice-Chancellor and President of Swinburne University of Technology

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Robert-Jan Smits
President of the Executive Board of Eindhoven University of Technology

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Organisational Member

€100

Individual Member

€200

Non-member

€300

Tickets

Join the 2021 UIIN Conference with a reduced fee as a member of the UIIN Community!

Institutional tickets

By purchasing this ticket, your entire organisation will have access to the 2021 UIIN Conference and if your organisation is a member of the UIIN Community, you will get a discount!

Institutional Access - Org. Members

€500

Institutional Access - Regular

€1500

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Schedule at a glance

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June 14, 2021

13:00 – 14:30

OPENING CEREMONY & FUTURE OF UNIVERSITIES – INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITIES PANEL

14:45 – 16:00

RESEARCH

The University as a Talent-Engine & Life Partner: Supporting Students and Researchers

PRACTICE

University-Industry Partnerships: A Holistic Perspective to Accelerate Relationships

16:00 – 16:30

NETWORKING

16:30 – 18:00

WORKSHOP

Measuring Success and Impact of Knowledge and Technology Transfer between University, Industry and Society

CASE STUDIES

The University as a Talent Engine: Fostering Entrepreneurial Skills & Talent

Platforms Supporting University-Industry Cooperation

June 15, 2021

7:00 – 8:00

AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER MEETING

8:00 – 8:45

UIIN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

9:00 – 10:30

RESEARCH

The Entrepreneurial Academic and Boundary Spanning in Research and Education

CASE STUDIES

Building Innovation Districts: Supporting the Regional Innovation Ecosystem

10:30 – 11:00

NETWORKING

11:00 – 12:30

WORKSHOP

Using Strategic Foresight to Envision the Future of Higher Education

CASE STUDIES

Structures and Mechanisms Supporting University-Industry Cooperation

12:30 – 13:00

NETWORKING

13:00 – 14:30

RESEARCH

Structures and Mechanisms Supporting Collaboration in R&D

PRACTICE

Special Session on University-Industry Engagement Research Initiatives

CASE STUDIES

Sectorial University-Industry Partnerships: Place-Based Innovation

15:45 – 16:00

WORKSHOP

FutureSkillsCanvas – A Roadmap to Collaboration?

PRACTICE

Academics and Engagement Professionals: The Role of Entrepreneurial Boundary Spanning Agents

Future of Global Higher Education: Disruption, Innovation and Transformation: Are You Ready?

16:00 – 17:30

KEYNOTE PANEL – PATHWAY TO IMPACT: MEASURING INPUT, RESULTS AND IMPACT

17:30 – 18:15

UIIN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

June 16, 2021

9:00 – 10:30

KEYNOTE PANEL – PARTNERSHIPS

10:30 – 11:00

NETWORKING

11:00- 12:30

RESEARCH

Knowledge Transfer and Engagement Professionals: The Role of Boundary Spanning Agents

PRACTICE

Engaged and Entrepreneurial Universities: The Future of Higher Education

13:00 – 14:00

PRACTICE

Pathway to Impact: Managing and measuring external engagement
The University as a Talent-Engine & Life Partner: Supporting Students and Lifelong Learners
How to foster and measure university-industry collaboration, in general and in the light of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

14:15 – 15:45

RESEARCH

Structures and Mechanisms Supporting University-Industry Cooperation

CASE STUDIES

Regional engagement: The University as a Home-Base and Entrepreneurship Catalyst

15:45 – 16:15

AWARD & CLOSING CEREMONY

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What others say

Wendy Kerr
The University of Auckland
"As a practitioner of innovation and entrepreneurship at New Zealand’s leading university, I find the UIIN conference the most relevant for me. Speakers are generous in sharing their best practice, and delegates are eager to connect and share ideas. I have met many like minded people and I leave feeling energised and excited about creating an even bigger impact."
Clare Russel
RMIT University
"The UIIN provides a fantastic forum to share insights and knowledge to ensure that innovation and excellence is embraced around the world".
Rebecca Robinson
Kansas State University
"Attending the UIIN Conference is a highlight of my year. The conference provides exposure to global perspectives on university-industry collaboration that I haven’t found elsewhere. The integration of academic insights provides a unique opportunity for me to translate new understanding into my own practices".
Yatin Karpe
AUTM Foundation
“The UIIN Conference has steadily grown to being the premier global event addressing the issues lying at the intersection of university and industry. It is the appropriate venue for meeting and networking with experts in innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development from across various continents and should not be missed by anyone associated with the "Innovation Ecosystem".
Rafael Ventura
University of Malaga
"The annual UIIN Conference is a vital date for your diary if you are interested in the development of the entrepreneurial university. From both an academic and a university management point of view, new models and case studies are communicated that enable progress to be made in research and in the design of the University's strategy. In the design of the University of Malaga's Link By UMA model, we make decisions and update elements based on the knowledge shared at the annual UIIN Conference".
David Kirby
The British University in Egypt
“I am always impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and originality of the UIIN conferences on this vitally important topic, as well as the quality of the keynote speakers and the thoroughness with which the conferences are organized. I always learn something new at them”.
Jean-Pierre Segers
PXL University of Applied Sciences
“The UIIN Conferences provide the participants with first class knowledge and network opportunities. It’s triple helix, open innovation and co-creation in one take. Entrepreneurship education in a state of the art setting and environment. FOMO ? Fear of Missing Out : not if you participate in UIIN !”
Lars Frolund
Aarhus University
“To me the UIIN conference is actually all about getting inspired - through the informal talks with my peers and friends, practitioner presentations and the keynotes from internationally renowned thoughts leaders. Each year I go home with a precise idea on what I and my organization should do better to enhance university-industry interaction. It is not surprising that the UIIN conference has become the largest conference on university-industry interaction worldwide”.
Alfredo Yegros
Leiden University
“I find the University-Industry Interaction Conference interesting for several reasons, but it is the opportunity to attend in a single event to academic and practitioner’s presentations which makes it a unique conference. As member of the academic community, I specially value the insights provided by companies about their strategies to interact with universities”

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Learn, share, and expand your knowledge at the
2021 University-Industry Interaction Online Conference