In 1980, this Conference has been started following a joint initiative of Aachen and Vienna,
to establish an informal group of representatives from leading engineering universities in Europe,

The basic objectives of The Conference are to offer an open forum for

• discussing topics of major common concern, that are not discussed in other fora,
• identifying differences and commonalities of existing solutions to problems of common interest,
• developing new ideas and - if appropriate - preparing recommendations on specific topics, and, thus,
• forming a "think tank" for the future development of the universities of technology in Europe.

As an informal group The Conference has no formal international or European organisational structure.

September 23-24, 2011
Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria

ENSURING SYNERGIES BETWEEN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNVOATION

• Integrating education, research and innovation at universities of technology and making the knowledge triangle a reality
• Safeguarding the research orientation of universities of technology
• How to utilize research for enriching education and stimulating student learning
• From teacher centered engineering education towards approaches facilitating learning by integrating research activities
• How to link research and education with innovation through close cooperation and interaction with industry
• First experiences from EIT Knowledge and Innovation Centers (KICs)
• Lessons learned from integrating students in research cooperation with industry
• Utilizing technology transfer centers, incubators, science and technology parks for education and training
• Other aspects as defined by speakers and participants

• Conference programme
• Hotel information
• Registration
• Meeting place: Excursion (23 September, 10 a.m.)