Annual Conference Program Final

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Annual Conference

Torino, 16 - 17 October 2014PROGRAMME

enterprise europe


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Conferenceataglance

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8.30 Welcome coffee

9.15 - 10.15 Parallel conference sessions

10.30 - 11.00 Coffee break

Network & Connect: Speakers Corner at Caff Italia

11.00 - 12.30 Net Lab

12.30 - 14.00 Lunch break

Network & Connect: Team-building activity

14.00 - 17.00 Closing Plenary Session

Moderator: Peter Wragg, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry Interactive panel Out of the past, into the future, featuring Jos Puigpelat and Marco Malacarne, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Outstanding achievement awards ceremony

Closing remarks: Patrick Lambert, Director, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Closing ceremony

18.00 Farewell networking cocktail

Matching SMEs and investors -the added value of the Network

MICHELANGELO ROOM

Help SMEs turn environmental challengesinto business opportunities

MARCO POLO ROOMLEONARDO ROOM

Regional integration: enhancing thequality of SME support

CAVOUR LUNCH AREA

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Roundtable Lab Network & Connect: Matchmaking

DANTE ROOM LEVI MONTALCINI ROOM GALILEO ROOM SPINELLI TERRACE

Partnership Lab Demostration Lab

11.00 15.30 11.30 15.30 12.00

Network & Connect: Matchmaking

SPINELLI TERRACE

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Thursday

16October

9.30 - 10.30

The opening plenary will set the scene for the conference and provide participants with a taster of what is to come.

High-level representatives from the Italian Presidency of the EU and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Enterprise &

Industry will present political perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs and the Network.

Keynote speaker Jane N Dhulchaointigh is an entrepreneur and innovator who has driven forward her highly acclaimed product -

sugru - with passion and determination.

Introduction:

Susan Carroll, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Nicoletta Marchiandi, Torino Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Europe Network Italy

Welcome address:

Representative of Local Organising Committee

Antonello Lapalorcia, Director, Italian Ministry of Economic Development

Opening remarks:

Joanna Drake, Director, European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Keynote Speech:

Jane N Dhulchaointigh, Inventor and CEO, sugru

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Thursday

16October

11.30 - 12.30

How to KAM: helping beneficiaries of the SME Instrument succeed

The first beneficiaries of the SME Instrument have been selected and Network partners are required to provide them with Key Account

Management services designed to help them succeed in their project. Are you ready?

This interactive session aims to demystify the tools, competences and approaches needed for effective Key Account Management.

Network partners who have already piloted these services will be ready to answer your questions on how best to prepare thisnew service.

Speakers:

Pierre Roubaud, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesCaroline Gray-Stephens, Scottish Enterprise, Enterprise Europe Network United KingdomAndreas Wolf, Innovayt A/SChristoph Meier, Platinn

Roberto d'Erme, European IPR Helpdesk

Moderator:

Gunnar Matthiesen, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Parallel Session 1MICHELANGELO ROOM

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11.30 - 12.30

Managing Change: the Enterprise Europe Network 2015 - 2020

Are you ready for the change? From 2015 the new Network will face organisational and procedural changes that will impact its staff,

structures and services. To embrace change successfully requires preparation, patience and perseverance. Fortunately, our team of

experts are here to help.

This interactive session will bring together experts to share their experiences and provide advice to Network members on managing

change from an organisational, operational and people-management perspective.

Speakers:

Erik Kuipers, Agentschap NL, Enterprise Europe Network The NetherlandsFrauke Muth, INNOVASJON NORGE, Enterprise Europe Network NorwayNic Morris, European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Moderator:

Hlne Barbier, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Parallel Session 2 LEONARDO ROOM

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Thursday

16October

11.30 - 12.30

SME Globetrotters - top tips to internationalise your client's business

Everyone talks about globalisation but did you know that despite the vast opportunities of the global markets only 13%

of European SMEs who go international actually export beyond the EU?

This session showcases real examples of companies who have successfully internationalised and gives practical advice on how

to overcome the common obstacles that expanding SMEs face.

Speakers:

Valerio Valla, Studio VallaAntonella Marras, Si.Camera, Enterprise Europe Network ItalyRoger Ashby, sugruBrita Hemme, European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Moderator:

Micaela Cappellini, Il Sole 24 Ore

Parallel Session 3 MARCO POLO ROOM

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14.00 - 14.30

The prestigious Enterprise Europe Network Best Practice Awards celebrate excellence across the Network. Discover the trailblazers

who are raising the bar when it comes to providing the very best services for SMEs. This year, a gold, silver and bronze medal will be

awarded to the three good practices receiving the highest number of votes from the whole Network.

Moderators:

Ruben van der Horst,Stichting Syntens, Enterprise Europe Network The NetherlandsJitka Ryav, Centre for Regional Development of the Czech Republic, Enterprise Europe Network Czech Republic

Partner category:

BIC-Innovation (WEIBSS), United KingdomAster S.Cons.P.A. (SIMPLER), ItalyNational Documentation Centre - EKT/NHRF (CIP-Hellas), GreeceOxford Innovation Services(SEEb2e), United Kingdom

ACCI-Catalan Agency for Business Competitiveness (CATCIM), Spain

Sector Group category:

AgroFood:A buddy for newcomersICT:Sector Group GuideMaterials:GreenLab 2013

Best Practice Awards ceremony ARENA

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Thursday

16October

15.00 - 17.30

The Netlab is the Network's space to learn, exchange and do business. Roundtable Labsoffer Network members a forum for

discussion and exchange on pertinent issues. Partnership Labsare organised around specific themes, providing opportunities

to build links and partnerships in areas of common interest. Demonstration Labsare learning sessions, presenting

Network members with something new that can be useful to their business.

NetLab

Roundtable Lab

The role of the Enterprise Europe Network in communicating EuropeanCommission's policies on Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsAlessandro Buttic, European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Communication, Governance & Training: meet the teamTeam members, EASME

Discussions on the future of SAGNic Morris, European Commission, DG Enterprise & IndustryLutgart Spaepen, Agentschap Ondernemen,Enterprise Europe Network BelgiumSimon Poulsen, Agro Business Park, Enterprise Europe Network Denmark

How to better record partners' outcomes?Erwan Le Guen, EASMEHerbert Rath, Zenit Zentrum Fr Innovation,Enterprise Europe Network Germany

Network Capacity Building and tools for innovation support:Advanced Innovation ServicesGunnar Matthiesen, EASME

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Partnership Lab

ICT Solutionsfor traditional businessCoordinator:

Carolina Fernandes, GreaterLondon Enterprise, EnterpriseEurope Network United Kingdom

PackagingCoordinator:

Can Kartoglu,Sabanci University,Enterprise Europe

Network Turkey

Merlin Championsinformal meetingCoordinator:

Erwan Le Guen, EASME

Demostration Lab

SMEs and standardisationIngrid Soetaert, CEN-CENELEC

Enhance your services with Your Europe BusinessValentina Pierantozzi, EASMEDorota Przyludzka, European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Missions for Growth: results and way forwardFilippo Pasquet, European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Why Enterprise Europe Network and macro regions area good match?Karyn Ryden, Tillvxtverket, Enterprise Europe Network SwedenUlf Savbck, Tillvxtverket

No excuses!Simon Poulsen, Agro Business Park, Enterprise Europe NetworkDenmarkHanne Bregendahl Pihl, Aalborg Municipality / North DenmarkEU-Office, Enterprise Europe Network Denmark

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La Venaria Reale

La Venaria Reale is a grand estate just outside Torino. It comprises 80,000 square

metres of floor surface and 60 hectares of gardens, adjacent to the 17th

century ancient village of Venaria and the 3,000 fenced hectares of the

Park of La Mandria. A natural and architectural masterpiece, it was

declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997.

The monumental palace of Reggia boasts some of the finest

examples of universal Baroque: the elegant Hall of Diana designed by

Amedeo di Castellamonte, the solemn Great Gallery and the Church of St. Hubert,

the imposing complex of the Juvarra Stables designed by Filippo Juvarra

in the 18th century, the sumptuous decorations and the spectacular Fountain of the Stag in the Court of Honour.

Dress code: Cocktail dress / smart attire in black & white- to match the signature colours of the Great Gallery.

IMPORTANT NOTE:Special shuttle buses will be organised to transport conference participants from the city centre to the Reggia di

Venaria. See more information on page 23.

A Black & White Gala Dinner REGGIA DI VENARIA

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Friday

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9.15 - 10.15

Matching SMEs and Investors - the added value of the Network

Access to financial support is the life blood of budding entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing SMEs and an area where Network

support can be absolutely crucial. Providing the best support means understanding the reality on the ground as well as knowing the

institutions and instruments.

The session will provide revealing insights into the supply and the demand sides of access to finance through the real-life experiences

of an entrepreneur and an investor. Taking this on board, it will also explore how Network members can enhance their role as an

intermediary to help more SMEs achieve successful results.

Keynote and moderator:

Marco Malacarne,Head of Department A, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Speakers:

William Stevens,Europe UnlimitedNino Lo Iacono,WIBMartine Diss,European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Parallel Session 1 MICHELANGELO ROOM

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9.15 - 10.15

Regional integration: enhancing the quality of SME support

Network members make an important contribution to SME support at a regional level. Yet the wide range and scale of

available support can be challenging to understand and as a result, opportunities to take a coordinated approach are

sometimes missed.

The session aims to bring clarity to this complex landscape and drawing from the experience of Network members

and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional Policy (DG REGIO) examine how the Network can

contribute to the strategic development of better SME support at regional level.

Speakers:

Monica Vrbkova,South Moravian Innovation Centre, Enterprise Europe Network PolandKarin Ryden,Tillvxtverket, Enterprise Europe Network SwedenDiassina di Maggio,Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea, Enterprise Europe Network ItalySven Schade,European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Moderator:

Argyro Karachaliou,European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Parallel Session 2 LEONARDO ROOM

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11.00 - 12.30

The NetLab is the Network's space to learn, exchange and do business. Roundtable Labsoffer Network members forums

for discussion and exchange on pertinent issues. Partnership Labsare organised around specific themes, providing

opportunities to build links and partnerships in areas of common interest. Demonstration Labsare learning sessions, presenting

Network members with something new that can be useful to their business.

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NetLab

Roundtable Lab

How to write meaningful, easy-to-read, simple profilesJenny Lawson, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, EnterpriseEurope Network United KingdomTim Benzie, University of Greenwich, Enterprise Europe Network UnitedKingdom

How to improve expertise for a higher-quality service with theEuropean IPR Helpdesk supportRoberto d'Erme, European IPR Helpdesk

Connecting the Network to EU CampaignsRoger Andrew, Kingston University London, Enterprise Europe NetworkUnited KingdomDaniela Ilcheva, Yambol Chamber of Commerce and Industry,Enterprise Europe Network Bulgaria

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Partnership Lab

Active and healthy ageingCoordinator:

Eva Skultti, Chamber of Commerceand Industry of Hajd-Bihar County,Enterprise Europe NetworkHungary

Digital innovation policyCoordinator:Eoghan O'Neill,European Commission DGCommunications Networks,Content and Technology

Demostration Lab

Building up advisory services for Chemicals Management- SMEs in all sectors need your support for REACHVirginia Mercouri, European Chemicals AgencyTemenuzhka Popova, European Commission, DG Enterprise &IndustryLucia Gigante, InnovHub SSI, Camera di Commercio di Milano,Enterprise Europe Network ItalyCliona Howie del Rio, Camara Oficial De Comercio Industria DeCantabria, Enterprise Europe Network Spain

EU trade policy: opening markets and enforcing tradeagreements, DG TradeMartin Pilser, European Commission, DG Trade

Special Advisory Services: How do we translate ourASOs into genuine achievements?Lutgart Spaepen, Agentschap Ondernemen, Enterprise EuropeNetwork BelgiumTiphaine Rocton, Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industryof Lorraine, Enterprise Europe Network FranceFrauke Muth, Innovasjon Norge, Enterprise Europe NetworkNorway

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Friday

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14.00 - 17.00

The closing plenary will be an opportunity for Network members to reflect on the past seven years of work and plan for the future.

The interactive session allows members to vote for the best ideas for the future of the Network and set the priorities for the coming

five years. Outstanding contributions from Network members over the years will be recognised with special awards before closing

on a musical note and a spectacular Olympic-style closing ceremony.

Moderator:

Peter Wragg,European Commission, DG Enterprise & Industry

Interactive Panel Out of the past, into the future

Jos Puigpelat,Head of Unit COSME, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Marco Malacarne,Head of Department A, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Iraklis Agiovlasitis,National Documentation Centre / National Hellenic Research Foundation (EKT/NHRF), Enterprise Europe Network GreeceLorna Maclean,Scottish Enterprise, Enterprise Europe Network United Kingdom

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Closing Plenary Session

Celebrating outstanding contributions from Network members

An awards ceremony will recognise the hard work and excellence of partners since 2008.

- Category 1: Outstanding contribution to communication

- Category 2: Outstanding contribution to profile validation (for technology & research and business)

- Category 3: Network Super Hero

Closing remarks:

Patrick Lambert,Director, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Closing ceremony: Lets cheer the Olympic spirit!

In 2006, Torino hosted the Winter Olympics: an amazing experience for the city and its people that transformed Torino into a smart,

international city. Pala Alpitour was one of the iconic Olympic venues. Inspired by these special moments, an Olympic-style Closing

Ceremony will bring delegates together to celebrate the achievements of the Network and the end of a successful Annual Conference.A time to revel in friendships made, borders crossed and team results - in a real Olympic spirit.

Engage, share, enjoy and be inspired!

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Network

&Connect

The conference provides a number of networking activities to suit every partner's needs.

Bilateral meetings on the Spinelli TerraceThe Spinelli Terrace is the ideal location for bilateral meetings. Comealong to network, share information, company profiles and ideas, as wellas make useful contacts to help provide a better service to your clients.Our online system allows you to contact partners and set up meetings inadvance as well as keep in touch:http://eenconf2014.converve.com//p_login.phpMatch your proposals and share your ideas with other Network partners!

Caff Italia & Speakers Corner: Informal networkingIn Italy, cafs are much more than just meeting places: Torinos discreetand elegant cafs have been an integral part of the city's customs andculture since the 19thcentury. Where better to debate, exchange andshare news and ideas, than over a coffee? Caff Italia, an informalnetworking area, is dedicated to these moments.

Inside Caff Italia, delegates also have the opportunity to present,discuss and listen to Network partners news and ideas at the SpeakersCorner - a special space for those who want to speak out and share theirNetwork achievements. Speak up! A coffee and an audience will bewaiting.

Team building activities in Europa FieldDon't miss the team-building events which are designed to helpbreak down barriers between delegates, encourage communication

and enable us to work more closely together as a team to solveproblems and achieve common goals. Inspired by the Olympicvenue we will be building multi-national teams and awarding prizesfor the best efforts. Each activity lasts just a few minutes, so its easyto pass by and take part, just pick up your team building braceletwhen you register and youll be fully equipped for action.

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NETWORK PARTNER ORGANISATION TITLE

Francesca Marchi AREA Ricerche Proof of Concept NetworkGursel Kizilaslan GOSGEB Samsun Service Centre Good Practice Entreprenearship support services of Turkey

Guido Dominoni Finlombarda Matchmaking events at EXPO 2015

Giovanni Pischedda Torino Chamber of Commerce World Chamber Congress 2015

Triin Udris Oxford Innovation Services Limited GROWTHmapper

Max Maupoix Swerea IVF IMT 2015 - 2016: an opportunity to manage your consortium

Laura Bertella Unioncamere Emilia Romagna EVBN Project (Europe- Vietnam Business Project)

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17 October

10.30-11.00

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Venues

Torino's Pala AlpitourThe location of this year's Annual Conference

is the Pala Alpitour, a former Olympic venuewhich now hosts concerts and other events.

In true Olympic spirit we will celebrate

the achievements of the Network

in an Olympic-style closing ceremony

that will bring delegates together to celebrate

seven years of work and a successful Annual Conference.

City of TorinoWith its almost one million inhabitants, Torino is one of the largest

cities in Italy. Traditionally known as a manufacturing town, Torino

has been undergoing a transformation in recent years, resulting

in a much more varied economic and employment base.

While the flagship of the local economy is the automobile

component and design industry, Torino and the surrounding area has

more than 231,000 business (mostly SMEs) with over 921,000

employees, making it the fourth largest business concentration in Italy.

The region also boasts an excellent system of higher education,

being home to four universities. Wine and food are part of Torino's

cultural tradition, and include traditional Gianduiotto

chocolates, precious truffles and prestigious winessuch as Barolo and Barbaresco.

The city regularly hosts major international events, including

the "Salone Internazionale del Libro", the gastronomic event

Salone del Gusto, the prestigious Torino Film Festival, the

contemporary art fair Artissima and the music festival MITO.

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Practical

information

Conference venue:Pala Alpitour - Corso Sebastopoli 123 - Torino - Italy

Registration:Registration will be open in the Einaudi Foyer on Thursday, 16 October 2014 from 8.00

Conference badges:Delegates are advised to wear their conference badge at all times during the Conference and social events

including the Gala Dinner

PC stations:A free Internet Point will be available during the Conference close to the Team Building Area (Europa Field) in the Einaudi Foyer

WiFi:Free wifi is provided to all delegates within the Conference Venue - Name: Pala Alpitour Guest - Password: EEN.torino2014

Tourist information brochures:Tourist information guides for Torino will be available during the Conference at the Turismo Torino

booth next to the Registration Area

Networking coffee breaks:Coffee will be served in the Einaudi Foyer

Lunch breaks: Lunch will be served in the Cavour Lunch Area

Farewell cocktail: A farewell cocktail will be offered to conference participants in the Einaudi Foyer on Friday,17October 2014 from 18.00

Annual Conference App: Participants can download the AC 2014 App containing practical information: EENAC2014

Facebook page: Share info and pictures of the Annual Conference 2014 on the dedicated facebook page: EEN Annual Conference

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