The Technopolicy Network will be hosting the 10th Annual Conference on Innovation Based Regional Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 4-6, 2013.

During the three-day event, over 30 experts will discuss best practices in innovation-based regional development.

This year, the focus will be “Science and Technology Entrepreneurship as a Driver for Change: How Regional Development, Entrepreneurship and Incubation Interact.” The event is organized in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology (KACST). The vision of KACST is to be a world-class science and technology organization that fosters innovation and promotes the transition to a knowledge-based society in the Kingdom. As Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh is making the transition towards an innovation-based economy.

The event highlights will include:

• Presentations by leading IBRD experts.
• Opportunities to create new alliances with emerging economies.
• Conference Dinner.
• Innovation Tour: Take a look inside the “engine room” of the region.
• Join over 1,000 professionals from all over the world.
• A unique opportunity to discover R&D opportunities in Saudi Arabia.

Register before July 1 and receive the early bird discount of €100.