Joint Action for Global Impact
In 2023, to coincide with Tallinn's status as European Green Capital, ASTP invites you go become part of the knowledge transfer community's biggest European meeting. Join up to 400 professionals and industry leaders from across the world this May in one of Tallinn's newest hotel, the Hilton Tallinn Park.
Conference Programme
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Day 1
Wed 24 May 2023
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Day 2
Thu 25 May 2023
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Day 3
Fri 26 May 2023
Registration Desk Open
Collect your badge and start you conference experience immediately upon arrival
This is the bi-annual meeting of ASTP’s National Association Advisory Council (NAAC). Chaired by Vice President for the NAAC Hana Kosová, the invited representatives of each national association will discuss the issues facing the sector in each NAAC member-state.
Founding academics are vital to the business in the early years but few leave their posts within the university.
It is better for the company, the university, and the academic, if they keep a close association with both. However, this entails the academic wearing multiple ‘hats’ and creates the potential for damaging conflict-of-interest situations.
What are the main sources of conflict, what problems can they cause and what is the KTO’s role in minimising, avoiding or managing these conflicts?
Speaker: Jeff Skinner
Masterclass 2
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
A clean slate for a green state
Join the members who volunteer their time to work in their areas of special interest. If you would like to know more about ASTP's SIGs, you can review them here.
Join your fellow participants on this tour of historic Tallinn led by local experts.
During the tour, you will pass through the Tallinn city centre and learn how the city's Viru Hotel's became a hub of KGB activity, now a museum, the building will bring you closer to life in Tallinn during Soviet times. You will also discover the Rotermann Quarter which, just like the Old Town, is packed with historic buildings.
In Tallinn Old Town you shall pass the historic Town Hall Square, Palace of Toompea, the Aleksander Nevskij Cathedral and many other monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The tour will end at the welcome reception venue.
Remember to book your place when registering for the conference as places are limited and registration is required.
This is the first chance to meet up with your fellow conference participants, guests and speakers. Once again, this event has been kindly sponsored by LifeArc.
This exclusive dinner is for Knowledge Transfer Office directors and senior industrialists responsible for academic partnering. Join your peers for dinner, discussion and networking.
If you new to the community, join this breakfast meeting to meet the ASTP Board, staff and members of the New Professionals Special Interest Group. This event has been generously supported by LifeArc.
Welcome by the President
Christophe Haunold extends a warm ASTP welcome to all participants
It is with great pleasure that ASTP brings our conference to the Estonian capital. This has event has been made possible with the help of our local supporters: Visit Tallinn, Enterprise Estonia and the Estonian Convention Bureau.
Social relationships are radically affected by first impressions. This session will demonstrate a few effective tools to help make our first impressions create a positive future relationship.
In 45 minutes you’ll understand how to improve your overall behaviour and, even enhance your social skills.
Speaker: Antonio Menegatti
Break
Take the time to meet colleagues and visit the sponsors' booths
How to?
This track will focus on the key challenges we face on a daily basis and offer practical ways to address them.
Why not?
This track will focus on innovative approaches to do what we do more effectively and efficiently.
What for?
Here we shall explore the reasons we do what we do: the impact we generate through commercialisation and knowledge transfer and the importance of the ways in which it is measured.
Lunch
Network, organise your face to face meetings, and enjoy a buffet lunch
Knowledge Stock Exchange
The Knowledge Stock Exchange (KSE) welcomes KTOs, partners and businesses to share their latest projects and ideas with the community in 15-minute speaking slots. The Knowledge Stock Exchange (KSE) is divided into three parallel streams :
Innovation Landscape: session 1
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Innovation Landscape: session 2
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Innovation Landscape: session 3
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Innovation Landscape: session 4
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Innovation Landscape: session 5
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Innovation Landscape: session 6
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Initiative Sharing
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Initiative Sharing
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Initiative Sharing
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Initiative Sharing
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Initiative Sharing
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Initiative Sharing
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Ecosystem Insight
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Ecosystem Insight
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Ecosystem Insight
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Ecosystem Insight
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Ecosystem Insight
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Knowledge Stock Exchange: Ecosystem Insight
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Break
Use this time to arrange your face to face meeting
How to?
This track will focus on the key challenges we face on a daily basis and offer practical ways to address them.
Why not?
This track will focus on innovative approaches to do what we do more effectively and efficiently.
What for?
Here we shall explore the reasons we do what we do: the impact we generate through commercialisation and knowledge transfer and the importance of the ways in which it is measured.
All members are welcome to join this annual meeting to have your say on the future governance and direction of your ASTP.
Join your fellow guests at the Seaplane Harbour Museum for dinner in this fascinating venue. A short tour of the museum is available for those who arrive early.
Morning Run
Our traditional morning run will be a sweetly paced 5km round the Hilton Park in front of the Hilton hotel.
Morning Yoga
Breath, stretch and sent your intention for the day ahead with this led yoga class.
Thi Chi for KT
Join this modern version of the ancient Chinese martial art led by an experienced instructor in the Hilton Park.
Welcome to the final day by ASTP President
Morning Plenary
Triumphs and trials
Break
Take a breather from the hard work and enjoy some snacks and drinks
How to?
This track will focus on the key challenges we face on a daily basis and offer practical ways to address them.
Why not?
This track will focus on innovative approaches to do what we do more effectively and efficiently.
What for?
Here we shall explore the reasons we do what we do: the impact we generate through commercialisation and knowledge transfer and the importance of the ways in which it is measured.
Lunch
Take the chance to build you networks and enjoy your lunch
How to?
This track will focus on the key challenges we face on a daily basis and offer practical ways to address them.
Why not?
This track will focus on innovative approaches to do what we do more effectively and efficiently.
What for?
Here we shall explore the reasons we do what we do: the impact we generate through commercialisation and knowledge transfer and the importance of the ways in which it is measured.
Closing drinks
Celebrate all your hard work and efforts with an 'adieu' drink
2023 conference speakers

Connect directly with Europe's knowledge transfer community
Meet, share and explore new business ideas during ASTP international conference 2023. Join the community, May 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Reservation
Please find the link for booking Hilton Event Email (eventsathilton.com)
Room rates
- King Guest Room/Twin Guest Room : €150 per night for single occupancy
- King Guest Room/Twin Guest Room : €170 per night for double occupancy
Prices include VAT 9% and breakfast.
Reservation
For reservations please email the hotel booking@metropol.ee and use the booking code ASTP
Room rates
- Single occupancy in Comfort (standard) room: €95 per night
- Double occupancy in Comfort (standard) room: €100 per night
- Single occupancy in Superior room: €105 per night
- Double occupancy in Superior room: €110 per night
Prices inclusive of breakfast and unlimited usage of the spa-centre
Reservation
Bookings can be made via hotel booking link sokoshotelsreservation. Enter booking code B23ASTP
Room rates
- €95 per standard single room per night
- €105 per standard dbl/twn room per night
Reservation
Bookings can be made via hotel booking link here.
Room rates
- Standard room with single use : €149 per night
- Standard room with double/twin use : €159 per night
- Prices include: buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi, use of leisure centre and VAT.
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