Newswise — Olympiads aren't the only global representatives expected in Vancouver this year. The site of the 2010 Winter Olympics will draw research park and innovation leaders from around the world this fall.
The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) 2009 Annual Conference will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, October 21-23.
AURP, the world's largest association of university-based research, science and tech parks, will bring experts who have planned, designed, funded and operated leading university research parks and new business incubators to Vancouver's thriving high-tech economy.
"AURP draws leading experts in innovation and also welcomes those new to research parks for Research Parks 101," said Gregory Deason, AURP President. "Regardless of whether a park is planned or successfully operating, AURP offers expert insight for those who seek to promote innovation in their community."
The 2009 Annual Conference: Advancing Global Research Park Networks is hosted by the University of Victoria's Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP) and sponsored by Discovery Parks.
"AURP's conferences are an opportunity for university research parks to come together, share ideas and develop partnerships," said Eileen Walker, AURP Chief Executive Officer. "With the current economic challenges, the focus will be on how university research parks will drive a global economic recovery."
University research parks are proven to be drivers in economic growth. Every job in a research park generates an average of 2.57 jobs in the economy, according to the AURP-Battelle Report.
While in Vancouver, attendees will tour Discovery Parks and other Vancouver innovation hot spots. More information on the AURP 2009 Annual Conference including speakers, tours and registration is available online at www.AURP.net.
The Association of University Research Parks is a professional association of university related research and science parks. AURP's mission is to promote and support the development of university research parks worldwide. For more information, visit our Web site at www.aurp.net or
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