Science. Development. Business

Systemic conditions of developing an economy based on knowledge: financing, reform of science and higher education, the efficiency of public institutions, the quality of legislation, the role of state and local government. What needs to change for cooperation between science and business to become a powerful driver of economic development?

In which areas of the economy – from industry and healthcare to food production – is the need for knowledge, research, laboratories, engineering competences and new technologies on the rise? How could cooperation between science and business yield the best measurable outcome: by increasing productivity and safety, strengthening exports, creating new business models, or by fuelling economic growth?

The education system vis-a-vis the requirements of the labour market. Are we preparing staff both for the economy that has already changed and the one that is approaching? How do schools and universities respond to the deficit of competences and the requirements of industry, energy, healthcare, and the sector of new technologies? What change is required by curricula and learning paths? The perspective of employers, alumni, scientists, engineers, production staff, and IT, data, automation, and cybersecurity specialists.