Conference Date
Wednesday, 14 May 2013 - Friday, 17 May 2013
(Notice: For experts following the “Train the Trainers” curricula >> internal meeting on 13 May!)

Conference Venue
Steigenberger Hotel Linz, Am Winterhafen 13, 4020 Linz

Cluster Academy goals and design
The Cluster Academy shows how successful clusters work, using Clusterland Upper Austria Ltd. as an example and gives an input, how these processes could be implemented in your region. An additional benefit is the networking and exchange of experience effect with international participants, sharing the same interests in cluster activities.

The cluster management workshop covers the areas of knowledge management, initiation and support of cooperation projects, qualification and event management, marketing & PR, internationalization, financing and evaluation & measuring.

Course outline
Lectures, field reports, presentations and interactive formats of participation such as an ample case-study. Numerous direct visits to cluster companies should spot the motivation of being active in a cluster. Attractive side events give a chance to get to know the participants and the city of Linz.

Instructors
The speakers are themselves cluster managers and experts from the organization under the leadership of Werner Pamminger, managing director of Clusterland Upper Austria, as well as external professionals.
 
Target group
Cluster & network organisations, enterprises, public institutions, authorities, institutions, research and development centres, education establishments, operative cluster managers/facilitors/coordinators.

Costs
1.550,00€ (plus 20 % VAT) per person

Fee includes: Comprehensive documentation, lunch, beverage, break snacks during Cluster Academy, participation in the joint evening programme.

Further key information
>> Download folder with detailed programme and Registration form
Concerning further information please contact: christoph.reiss-schmidt@clusterland.at
Concerning registration please contact: karin.linhart@clusterland.at