International Conference on Professional Network Management 24th and 25th of November 2011 Potsdam

The importance of networks and professional network management has increased enormously within the last years. The aim of the netswork11 is the active development of methods and instruments of network management with all participants. The netswork conference opens an
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Key Aspects of 2011

Day 1

Innovative methods, tools and processes to

improve network and cluster management. On the first day of the netswork11 the program provides information about new services, tools and methods to face the challenges of todays network management. These issues are not exclusively dedicated to network managers but also to those who are involved in team building processes and professional Internationality: for the first time the netswork11 will be held as an international conference in English. The main Organizer of the netswork11 conference is the pearls - Potsdam Research Network working in close cooperation with the University of Bielefeld and the Institute for Innovation Transfer IIT Bielefeld.
Day 2

intensive discourse on the significance of networking professionalization.

What is new in 2011?

networking

in

companies

and

institutions.

Forums: I: Efficient Methods of Communication II: Innovation Management Structural changes in economy, science and so-

ciety - how can regions be strengthened by networking? Networks and clusters are subjected to constant changes and new developments in the market. This raises

netswork11 interactive: become a member of the

netswork Community on www.netswork.mixxt.de D-School innovation workshop: In course of the

questions, for example how networks and clusters take over governance functions, especially in the non-profit fields. How is the regional network management for the future? Is there a need for specific network structures? How can a network be sustainably financed? Forums: III: Regional Cluster Management IV: Sustainable Funding of Networks Institutional Supporter:

netswork11 we will offer a professionally moderated workshop of the renowned HPI School of Design Thinking (D-School) to generate innovative ideas for professional Network Management. More information at: www.netswork.info Venue: Kongresshotel Potsdam, Germany

http://www.kongresshotel-potsdam.de
Please visit our website for further information

www.netswork.info

Day 1
Thursday 24.11.2011
13:00

Advancements in network and cluster management Innovative methods, tools and processes.

Address of welcome

13:15

KEYNOTE

Prof. Wolfgang Jtte, University of Bielefeld

Network Manager: Job Description and Future Needs

13:45

KEYNOTE N.N. European Cluster Excellence Initiative

Cluster Management

14:15 14:45 16:15

Coffee break
FORUM 1 Networks in the digital world Community Building and Trust management FORUM 2 Innovative Methods, tools and processes in network management

Chair: N.N.

Chair: Prof. Dr. Dieter Wagner, University of Potsdam.

Dr. Matthias Uflacker SAP Innovation Center, Potsdam

Collaboration Networks in Engineering Teams

Prof. Ulrich Weinberg HPI School of Design Thinking (D-School), Potsdam

Innovation Processes in SMEs

Dr. Harald Katzmair FAS.research, Vienna, Austria

Visualization of Networks

Ari Huczkowski otaniemi.fi, Espoo, Finland

Bridging Innovation

Dr. Martina Kauffeld-Monz Institut fr Stadtforschung und Strukturpolitik GmbH, Berlin

Sources of Trust Building in Networks of Innovation

Prof. Per-Erik Ellstrm University of Linkping, Sweden

Innovation Efforts in the HELIX VINN Excellence Center

16:15 16:30-20:00

Coffee break Poster Session and Exhibition D-School innovation Workshop Regina Krause HPI School of Design Thinking
Generating innovative ideas to help network managers in their daily business

Its networking time: networking between networkers. Get knowledge of best practice Networks and Institutions.

In this interactive workshop small groups work under the guidance of the HPI School of Design Thinking to create new and innovative ways to improve the handling of network managers challenges.

20:00

Dinner

Day 2
Friday 25.11.2011

Structural changes in economy, science and society - how can regions be strenghtened by networking?

8:00 9:30

Breakfast

9:30

KEYNOTE

Prof. Michael Osborne, PASCAL Universities Regional Engagement (PURE)

Regional Networks in a Transregional Context

10:00

KEYNOTE

Cafer Tosun, SAP Innovation Center, Potsdam

SAPs Innovation Center in Potsdam: Mission & Goals

10:30

Coffeebreak

11:00 12:30

FORUM 3

How can Regions be strengthened?

FORUM 4

Sustainable financing of networks

Chair: N.N.

Chair: N.N.

Dr. Frank Lerch Helmut-Schmidt-Universitt Hamburg

Innovation Management in Regional Clusters

Dr. Peter A. Hecker GEOkomm networks e.V., Potsdam

The Fine Line Between Public and Private Financing - a Practical Perspective

Angelika Menze German-Polish office Poznan, Poland

Political and Cultural Networking between Germany and Greater Poland

Claudia Trepte Measurement Valley e.V., Gttingen

Measurement Valley - an Example for a Self-Financed Network

Prof. Byung Jun Yi University of Pusan, South Korea

Creative Cities

Dr. Daniel Schubart ConsulTech GmbH, Berlin

Realized Self-Financing

12:30

Lunch

13:30 14:30

Its networking time 2: Poster Session and Exhibition

14:30 15:00

Presentation of the D-School Workshop results Panel Discussion: Net-Working or Not-Working

15:30 15:45

Closing remarks End of the conference