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IASP WANA Tech-Transfer Forum 2024

26 November · SRTI Park, Atrium B — Network with startups, researchers, investors, and policymakers as we transform breakthrough IP into market-ready solutions and drive a sustainable UAE economy.

United for Innovation

The Power of the Golden Triangle

Hosted at SRTI Park in partnership with the International Association of Science Parks (IASP), the Innovation Technology Transfer Forum 2024 brings together government leaders, academic institutions, and industry pioneers. This unique event explores how cross-sector collaboration unlocks real-world impact — from IP commercialization to smart policy and tech-driven entrepreneurship. Connect with scientists, startups, and investors to shape the next wave of sustainable innovation.

  • Participants 1000+
  • Speakers and international guest 25+
  • Countries 20+

Join us

Discover the Golden Triangle in action — where Government, Academia, and Industry unite to drive innovation. Connect, learn, and accelerate your journey at the region’s leading tech transfer event.

    Meet the Speakers

    • Ahmad Saleh

      Ahmad Saleh

      Partner, Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP), ALTAMIMI & CO

    • H.E.Dr. Abdelrahman Hassan Al Muaini

      H.E.Dr. Abdelrahman Hassan Al Muaini

      Assistant Undersecretary of Intellectual, Property Sector, Ministry of Economy

    • Steve Griffiths

      Steve Griffiths

      Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research at AUS

    • Stephane Timpano

      Stephane Timpano

      Chief Executive Officer, ASPIRE

    • Mohamed Al Hemairy

      Mohamed Al Hemairy

      Head of Technology Transfer Office, UOS

    • Fatma AlMheiri

      Fatma AlMheiri

      Acting Director of Technology Adoption & Development, MOIAT

    • Dr. Khalid Aldakkan

      Dr. Khalid Aldakkan

      Senior Vice President, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

    • Abdullah Alzarouni

      Abdullah Alzarouni

      Vice President, Technology Development & Transfer Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA)

    Preliminary Agenda

    IASP WANA & ITT Forum 2024
    • 01 09:30 – 10:00
      Registration and Networking

    • 02 10:00 – 10:10
      Welcome and Introduction by H.E Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP.

    • 03 10:10 – 10:30
      Keynote Speech

    • 04 10:30 – 11:10
      Panel 1

      Triple Helix collaboration: how partnerships between academia, industry, and government support IP generation, registration, protection, and commercialization, driving economic growth.

    • 05 11:10 – 11:50
      Panel 2

      Managing Innovation: the role of technology transfer offices in facilitating collaborations across sectors and optimizing innovation.

    • 06 11:50 – 12:00
      Sponsors’ Videos & Energy Break

    • 07 12:00 – 12:40
      Panel 3

      Global policies for emerging technologies: challenges in international IP protection and policy support.

    • 08 12:40 – 13:20
      Panel 4

      Commercializing innovation: effective strategies for bringing innovations to market.

    • 09 14:00 – 15:00
      Lunch & Networking

    Photos from Past Events

    Packed Atrium B as innovators gather for the ITT Forum keynote.

    Morning plenary session under SRTI Park’s signature skylight.

    Stakeholders from government, academia, and industry engaged in the main hall

    Panel on MENA-grown startups driving science and innovation

    Bird’s-eye view of the forum showcasing vibrant cross-sector dialogue

    Opening remarks highlighting Sharjah’s tech-transfer milestones

    Join us

    Discover the Golden Triangle in action — where Government, Academia, and Industry unite to drive innovation. Connect, learn, and accelerate your journey at the region’s leading tech transfer event.

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