The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
Welcome you to the 2nd. Vice Presidents for Research Meeting.
November 8-10, 2016
At Tecnológico de Monterrey we are honor to host this significant and prestigious event, where research leaders from APRU universities will come together to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities.
For Tecnológico de Monterrey research is a strategic activity; it is the engine that generates innovative solutions for the economic, social and environmental development of our country. We are committed to the idea that scientific and applied research should be used to add value to a society in a more rapid and measurable manner.
On behalf of the entire Tecnológico de Monterrey community, I look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd. Vice Presidents for Research Meeting in the vibrant city of Monterrey.
Arturo Molina, PhD.
Vice-President for Research, Graduate Programs and Executive Education.
Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Agenda We welcome university leaders from around the Pacific Rim region.
Welcome address by Tec de Monterrey Provost, David Noel Ramírez and VP for Research Arturo Molina
Shuttle pick-up at Hotel Lobby & transportation to Escuela de Gobierno Auditorium
Welcome address by Arturo Molina, VP for Research, Tecnologico de Monterrey
Welcome address by Chris Tremewan, APRU Secretary General
Robert C. Dynes
Establishing global programs for research talent development
Coffee Break
Nurturing technology-based entrepreneurship
Enhancing international research collaboration using national funding and international funding agencies
Group Photo
Lunch
Kim Cheol-han, Director of Technology Commercialization
Coffee Break
Intellectual Property Policies
Challenges and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region related to the research capabilities of APRU member universities
Shuttle pick-up & travel back to hotel
Shuttle pick-up at Lobby Bar & transportation to H36
Dinner. Keynote speaker Salvador Alva, Tec de Monterrey President
Shuttle pick-up & travel back to hotel Quinta Real
Shuttle pick-up & transportation to Escuela de Gobierno Auditorium
Introduction to Day 2
The APRU Impact Report and increasing its value to academic, research, government and industry circles across the Asia-Pacific region
Keynote speaker: Enrique Cabrero, Director. CONACYT
Coffee Break
CEO Panel: Connecting with industry to ensure technology transfer with high impacts
Bradley Fenwick
Teamwork Session (project scope definition)
Presentation of conclusions drawn from work teams
Lunch
Final Session, Cheng Li, Associate Vice President. Nanjing University and Arturo Molina, VP of Research. Tec de Monterrey
Shuttle pick-up transportation back to hotel
Optional Campus Tour:
Site visit, TEC de Monterrey Campus (optional)
Shuttle pick-up from site visit. Transportation back to hotel
Topic Speakers
Arturo Molina, Ph.D. Vice President of Research, Graduate Programs and Executive Education, Tec de Monterrey
Christopher Tremewan, Ph.D. Secretary General, APRU
Sandra Brown, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Research, UC San Diego
Nicholas Fisk, PhD
Neil Hernández, PhD
Flavio Salazar, PhD
CEO Panel
The main topics to be discussed during this meeting will be:
- Challenges and opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region related to the research capabilities of APRU member universities.
- The APRU Impact Report and increasing its value to academic, research, government and industry circles across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Nurturing technology-based entrepreneurship.
- Intellectual Property Policies.
- Enhancing international research collaboration using national funding and international funding agencies.
- Establishing global programs for research talent development.
- Connecting with industry to ensure technology transfer with high impacts.
- Cooperation with sustainability in the APRU region.
5 MAY 2016
Registration opens
28 October 2016
Hotel Reservations & Event Registration closes
8 November 2016
Welcome reception
9 November 2016
Event commences
10 November 2016
Event concludes
COMPANION PROGRAM:
If you bring a guest to APRU Vice Presidents for Research Meeting held in Monterrey, we have design a companion program for them. See below:
| Nov. 9th. | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 10:30 am | Breakfast at hotel |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Pick up at hotel |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Tour at Steel Museum |
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Boat ride from Fundidora to Mexican History Museum |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Tour at Mexican History Museum |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00pm | Shop at Mexican History Museum |
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (TBC) |
| 4:40 pm | Back to hotel |
Contact us
For general information, please contact:
Rodolfo Duran
rduran@itesm.mx
+52 (81) 8358 1400 Ext. 6500
Eugenio Garza Lagüera y Rufino Tamayo, Valle Oriente, 66269
San Pedro Garza García, N.L., México.