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What is COPENMIND? |
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COPENMIND is a groundbreaking exhibition and conference devoted to research and technology partnerships. COPENMIND creates a global and dedicated forum in Copenhagen, Denmark and enables an intellectual matchmaking between universities and research institute exhibitors and company representatives.
COPENMIND consists of three legs:
COPENMIND Exhibition: The annual marketplace where universities and research institutes worldwide get a unique opportunity to put their skills and technologies on display in front of a global, corporate audience. Representatives meet in Copenhagen to exhibit their skills, be inspired by new technology, and network.
COPENMIND Conference: The forum for solving mutual problems and sharing best practice between universities/research institutes and industry is through presentations, seminars and workshops.
COPENMIND Mindflow: A tailored brain trust created to identify global solutions to global challenges. Significant topics are examined by selected experts from universities, research institutes, companies and the world of politics. The conclusions, recommendations and future implementation strategies are showcased at the final day of COPENMIND.
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What are the main topics of COPENMIND? |
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The main topic of COPENMIND changes every year. In 2008 it was cleantech, in 2009 it will be Energy. The aim of COPENMIND is to create technology transfer and joint research opportunities between universities, research labs and the industry in relation to each year’s topic.
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When is it taking place? |
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The next COPENMIND will take place October 12-14, 2008. The exhibition is an annual event with a new topic every year. |
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Who is exhibiting at COPENMIND? |
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Universities and research institutions worldwide are invited. |
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Who is attending the COPENMIND exhibition? |
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A global audience from the industry will attend the exhibition as participants scouting for cooperation partners among the exhibiting universities. |
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How many universities are coming? |
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We expect around 130 universities to exhibit at the event in 2009. |
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What is the geographic distribution of the universities? |
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We expect approximately 50% from Europe, 25% from North America, 15% from Asia, and 10% from Latin America. |
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How many companies are coming to COPENMIND? |
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We expect around 3,000 companies worldwide from all kinds of industries related to the sub-topics. |
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How will the exhibition create value for our university? |
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COPENMIND is an opportunity for universities to display their leading edge research to companies who have the interest and means to support, finance, scale up and replicate those technologies for real-world application.
The goal is to create networks and relationships between universities and an environment able to enhance development and commercialization of new research and technology. |
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How can I make sure to meet the right people at COPENMIND? |
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Prior to COPENMIND, you can acquire access to an electronic matchmaking system in which COPENMIND exhibitors and participants from around the world present their research profiles, highlight their competences or express their research needs. Through the database, COPENMIND facilitates one-on-one meetings and creates a virtual partnering structure.
For university/research institute exhibitors, access to the matchmaking database is free of charge. The exhibitor secretariat notifies your organisation when the matchmaking starts and you will gain database access to create a personal profile. |
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What are the universities supposed to bring? |
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To reap the full benefits of COPENMIND, exhibitors should promote themselves with information and documentation on two levels:
Each exhibitor should display its core research capabilities and flagship competences, present the university or research institute as an organisation and highlight the possibilities for cooperation with the industry.
Exhibitors should also draw attention to specific technologies, research results and other possible knowledge related to the topic of the year.
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What are the prices? |
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Booth rental prices will be posted on our website in spring 2009.
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How do we sign up? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009.
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When is the last date for sign-up? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009.
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How do we pay? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009. |
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How do we select a booth? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009.
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How much staff should we bring? |
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COPENMIND recommends all exhibitors to be represented by five people in order to be able to staff the booth with two staff members at all times, while also taking advantage of COPENMIND’s offers at the conference, including the matchmaking. The ideal composition includes people from departments covering the following areas:
Tech transfer/industry alliances
International affairs
Cleantech Research (institute managers/researchers/deans)
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What is included in the rental of a booth? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009. |
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Can we book hotels through COPENMIND? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009.
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Can we book flights through COPENMIND? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009.
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When should I set up my exhibition booth? |
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Information will be posted on our website in spring 2009. |
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Who is our contact person if we sign up? |
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For any practical matters concerning COPENMIND, please contact Pernille Illum Jørgensen on the following telephone number: +45 22 93 20 89. She will be able to help you or direct you to a person who can. |
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