Three thematic workshops will take place as part of the conference. These workshops will explore strategic themes which underpin successful innovation.

Theme 1: Capacity- building in innovation management:
Stimulating innovation management in the ASEAN region

• Government policy frameworks to foster innovation
• Institutional support measures, including education for innovation, and the establishment of a regional network for innovation management in the ASEAN region
• Managing innovation: integrating technological, market and organizational change
• Management of the innovation life cycle and decision-making process
• Country reports on success stories.

Theme 2: Intellectual property protection

• Development, management and commercialization of intellectual property assets
• Improving IP management to support innovation
• Patents, licensing and brand management
• Country case studies.

Theme 3: Innovation and entrepreneurship

• Creativity and recognition of commercial opportunity in scientific discovery
• Business and financial plan development for innovation management
• valuation and assessment of high technology businesses
• Securing venture capital- the role of financial institutions in facilitating the innovation process
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Establishment of business ventures, joint ventures and strategic alliances
• ‘Freedom to operate’ within regulatory frameworks.