A 3 day Mixed Methods Workshop (Lectures, Guided Discussions, Group Work, and Panel Discussions) by Internationally
recognised faculty, experts, and guest speakers covering fundamental ideas and topics in science, technology, and
innovation policy and practice that would form the foundations of a twenty-first century Pakistan. A unique amalgam of
academic, corporate, and entrepreneurial talent and and energy coming together to chart course for an Innovation Nation.

 with
- Mr. Ehsan Masood, Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT (former Commissioning Editor of Nature)
- Dr. Athar Osama, former Member (Science and Technology, ICT, and Higher Education) at the Planning Commission, and
- Mr. Rumman Ahmad, Corporate Innovation Advisor and Coach, Founder Karachi Leadership Innovation & Creativity (KLIC)

Venue: National Incubation Center, Karachi

on Feb 24-26, 2019

The workshop for senior  policy, academic, and corporate leaders will engage internationally recognised expert faculty and leading national figures covering fundamental ideas and topics in science, technology, and innovation policy such as:

DAY 1: UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE POLICY & POLITICS
              (FOR POLICY AND ACADEMIC LEADERS)

* Policy for Science and Science for Policy
* Setting National Research Priorities
* Measuring Performance in Scientific Research
* Policymaking and Governance for Academia

DAY 2: FROM LAB TO MARKET AND IMPACT
              (FOR ACADEMIC & CORPORATE LEADERS)

* Commercialisation, Innovation, and Impact
* The Economics of Fourth Industrial Revolution
* The Challenge and Opportunity of Open Innovation
* Policy Agenda for Triple Helix Interactions

DAY 3: WINNING WITH CORPORATE INNOVATION
               (FOR CORPORATE & ACADEMIC LEADERS)

* The Case for Corporate R&D
* Creating a Culture of Creativity
* Intrapreneurship and Corporate Venturing
* Disruptive Innovation

Registration, Logistics, and Fees:
 
Registration is required and the course organisers shall pre-select candidates to ensure appropriate level of seniority as well as diversity within the group. Once you fill out this form, organisers shall reach out to you with further details.

You are required to make sure that you deposit the fee to secure your spot no later than Feb 22, 2019. Details on how to deposit the fee shall be shared with the selected candidates.