National University of Singapore together with Hitotsubashi University are pleased to host the Second Asia‐Pacific Innovation Conference, in collaboration with consortium of the universities and other academic institutions, the RIETI (the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry) and the WIPO (the World Intellectual Property Organization). The conference will bring together scholars, including doctoral students, working on the economics, management and law of innovation. It will foster an inter‐disciplinary exchange of knowledge. Sessions will include contributed papers, keynote presentations and panel discussions.

The scope of the conference topics will cover (1) entrepreneurship and startups, (2) innovation and industry evolution, (3) management of technology, (4) intellectual property protection for innovation, (5) standards, and collaborations, (6) IPR law and economics, (7) university research and university industry collaborations, (8)competition through R&D and innovation, (9) spillover, externality and public policy and (10) national innovation performance. There is going to be a WIPO sponsored session on university technology transfer. We would like to thank for many (200) high quality submissions to the conference from across the world, which have been refereed by the scientific committee for this conference.

Conference dates: May 3 Tuesday and May 4 Wednesday
Venue: National University of Singapore
The conference will be held in English

2011 Call for Papers

Call for Papers   (Second Asia‐Pacific Innovation Conference) – New Deadline

The Conference Organizers are pleased to advise that the deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to November 30 2010, owing to numerous requests. We welcome submissions for all areas, but especially those by young scholars for the WIPO sponsored session on university technology transfer. The best three submissions for this sessions will be eligible to receive full travel assistance (economy class ticket (best fare available) plus a maximum of three nights accommodation in Tokyo).

Hitotsubashi University is pleased to host the Second Asia‐Pacific Innovation Conference, in collaboration with a consortium of universities and other academic institutions, the RIETI (the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry) and WIPO (the World Intellectual Property Organization). The conference will bring together scholars, including doctoral students, working on the economics, management and law of innovation.

 It will foster an inter‐disciplinary exchange of knowledge. Sessions will include contributed papers, keynote presentations and panel discussions. Please forward this information to any interested colleagues, friends, and doctoral students. We welcome contributions from across the world.

  • Conference dates: March 28th (Monday) and 29th (Tuesday) in 2011
  • Venue: National Center of Science Building, Tokyo, Japan.http://www.nii.ac.jp/en/access/
  • Submission Deadline: 31st October 2010
  • The conference will be held in English

Keynote and panel speakers

  • Professor Steven Klepper, Carnegie Mellon University
  • Professor Nancy Gallini, University of British Columbia
  • Professor Dietmar Harhoff, University of Munich
  • Professor Luis Cabral, IESE Business School
  • Professor Bronwyn Hall, UC Berkeley and University of Maastricht
  • Professor Carsten Fink, Chief Economist of the WIPO
  • Dr. Stuart Graham, Chief Economist of the USPTO

And more to be announced …

Scope

The session topics will cover (but are not limited to ) (1) entrepreneurship and startups, (2) innovation and industry evolution, (3) management of technology, (4) intellectual property protection for innovation, (5) standards, alliance and consortia, (6) research and innovation funding, and (7) university research and university industry collaborations.

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the local organising committee (2APIC@iir.hit-u.ac.jp) :

  • Sadao Nagaoka, Institute of Innovation Research, Hitotsubashi University
  • Reiko Aoki, Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University

To stay updated on latest developments, subscribe to our email list at http://ap‐in.org/(click “Sign me up!”)

Submission Details

  • We invite interested authors to submit their papers or extended abstracts until 30th November 2010. You can submit your paper online via our Submission website.
  • Please indicate the name of the presenter and his/her contact details (affiliation and email).
  • You may also submit a proposal for a full session, which should include a short description of the session theme, title, 3 papers (or extended abstracts) and the name of the organiser and contact details. While we will consider accepting any theme significantly related to innovation, we prefer sessions with the presenters covering regional or global issues.
  • Submissions must be in PDF format, with a maximum size of 2MB per paper. No other file formats will be considered.
  • Submissions must be made in English
  • The Scientific Committee for the conference will evaluate the submissions and the results will be emailed by 31st December 2010 for the papers submitted in November.
  • There is going to be the WIPO sponsored session on university technology transfer. Young scholars (doctoral students or post-doctoral students) who have submitted top three papersfor this session will be selected to receive full travel assistance (economy class ticket (best fare available) plus maximum three nights’ accommodation in Tokyo) from WIPO. Those who would like to apply for this support should identify their intention in the online submission form.

 The expected conference fee covering conference registration, lunches, drinks, and the conference dinner will be 180 US $/person. A student whose paper has been accepted is eligible for a discounted registration fee (expected to be 80 US $/person). The registration fee is not refundable. 

2011 Registration

You can now register for the conference using the online registration facility. Please click here to visit the eStore. 

The discounted ‘Early Bird’ rate is automatically available from now until Sunday 6 February (AEDT). Please ensure you complete all the information when purchasing your registration (full name, title of paper and dietary requirements). Payments are accepted by VISA and MasterCard only. For cheque payments and winners of the WIPO prize, please download and complete the manual registration form here. All payments are processed in Australian dollars ($1 AUD = $0.99 USD).

For questions regarding the manual or online registration facility, please contactinfo@ipria.org

Conference Venue

National University of Singapore
Business School
Mochtar Riady Building
15 Kent Ridge Drive
Singapore 119245

Event Location

Keynote Speech

Venue
National University of Singapore
Hon Sui Sen Auditorium.
1 Hon Sui Sen Drive, Singapore 117592
map

http://www.nus.edu.sg/campusmap/

Nearest Visitors’ Carpark: Carpark 15

Hon Sui Sen Auditoriumis just the next building to NUS Business School BIZ 1 (Mochtar Riady Building)

Parallel sessions will be held at

Mochtar Riady Building
Level 5

Map :http://bschool.nus.edu.sg/AboutUs/LocateUs/GettingToBusinessSchool/tabid/2604/default.aspx

Hotel Accommodation

Orchard Hotel Singapore
442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
Global Website: www.millenniumhotels.com
Hotel Website: www.orchardhotel.com.sg

Room rates:Superior room: S$265++ inclusive of breakfast and internet access
This rate is only for the APIC participants. When booking please inform the staff that you are a participant.

Note: Complementary transfer from Hotel-NUS-Hotelwill be available if more than 10 participants stay at this hotel.

Contact: Chong Xiao Wei
Email: Xiaowei.chong@orchardhotel.com.sg

Orchard Parade Hotel
1 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247905

Located right at the doorway of the famed lifestyle haven of Orchard Road is Orchard Parade Hotel, where a myriad of retail options promises a dream shopping spree. Find that much needed rest in our warmly-lit guestrooms complete with discreet hospitality. The ample culinary choices from Italian to modern Asian, American and Japanese cuisines will make even the most discerning diner smile. Unwind in the tranquility of the Lobby Bar at the end of a hectic day.

Accommodation Charges

Superior Room at S$250.00++ per room per night (Inclusive of 1 Buffet Breakfast + Internet Access)

Please kindly refer before 20 April 2011 to enjoy this special rates allocated for Asia Pacific Innovation Network Conference

This rate is only for the APIC participants.

When making booking,  please email to nelsoncheah@fareast.com.sg and indicate that you are a participant for Asia Pacific Innovation Network Conference.

Person-In-Charge: Nelson Cheah
Mobile Number:+65 9386 4140
Email Address: nelsoncheah@fareast.com.sg

Remarks: Complimentary transfer from Hotel to NUS to Hotel will be provided daily,  with a minimum of 10 rooms reserved. (Guest will be notified upon check-in)

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre 
11 Cavenagh Road
Singapore 229616

Direct Line: +65 6730 0129
Mobile: +65 9655 7071
Fax: +65 6734 2382

www.holidayinn.com/sin-orchard

Contact : Samuel Tan
Email : Samuel.Tan@ihg.com

 Accommodation /per room per night /single :

  • Accommodation : Premier Room at SGD288.00 ++ inclusive breakfast & internet access per room/night
  • Participant information : check in/out date, flight schedules (arrival & departure) & credit card detail (card name, number & expiry date)
  • Contact manager : Samuel Tan, Tel : + 65 6733 8333, Email : samuel.tan@ihg.com

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre website : www.holidayinn.com/sin-orchard

  • Date line of registration : 22 April 2011
  • With minimum of 8 guests, hotel will arrange complimentary transfer to NUS conference venue on the 3 May & 4 May 2011

 Changi Airport to Orchard Road (Where most of the hotels are)

http://www.worldtaximeter.com/singapore/Changi+Airport/orchard+road

Taxi service:

http://www.viator.com/Singapore-tours/Transfers-and-Ground-Transport/d18-g15?pref=02&aid=g1603

Taxi fare:

http://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare/

http://www.taxisingapore.com/

Singapore tourist visa information:

http://singapore.tourism-asia.net/singapore-visa-rules.html

About Singapore 

Airport
The Singapore International (Changi) Airport has three terminals, Terminal 1, 2, and 3. Each airline operates at only one of the three terminals. Transport to the city is available by taxis, MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), airport shuttle bus, or local bus services. Travelling time into the city is approximately 20 minutes.
http://www.changiairport.com/ 

Time
Singapore is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Currency / Currency Exchange
The local currency is the Singapore dollar. Foreign currencies can be changed either in banks or with a moneychanger conveniently located around the island.

Water & Electricity
Water from the tap is safe for drinking in Singapore.

Electricity used in Singapore is 220 to 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most hotels can provide visitors with a transformer, which can convert the voltage to 110-120 volts.

Shopping
Most shops are open from 10 am to 9 pm every day. One of the safest cities in the world, late shopping in Singapore should pose no security risks if normal precautions are taken.

Tipping
Tipping is not a way of life in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and discouraged at hotels and restaurants where there is a 10% service charge.

For more information on Singapore, please visit:

http://www.visitsingapore.com/mice/

http://www.viator.com/Singapore-tours/d18-ttd?pref=02&aid=g2397

2011 Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee for the Second Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference – 2011:

  • Beth Webster, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research & Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, University of Melbourne (Australia)
  • Paul Jensen, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research & Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, University of Melbourne (Australia)
  • Russell Thomson, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research & Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, University of Melbourne (Australia)
  • Basil Sharp, Department of Economics, Auckland University (New Zealand)
  • Sadao Nagaoka, Institute of Innovation Research, Hitotsubashi University (Japan)
  • Makoto Nirei, Institute of Innovation Research, Hitotsubashi University (Japan)
  • Hideo Owan, Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • Ivan Png, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore (Singapore)
  • Show-Ling Jang, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University (Taiwan)
  • Hwei-Lin Lin, Department of Economics, National Taiwan University (Taiwan)
  • Kentaro Nobeoka, Institute of Innovation Research, Hitotsubashi University (Japan)
  • Keun Lee, Economics Department, Seoul National University (Korea)
  • Yoshiuki Tamura, School of Law, Hokkaido University (Japan)
  • Peter Yu, Intellectual Property Law Centre, Drake University Law School (USA)
  • Megan Richardson, Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia & Centre for Media and Communications Law, University of Melbourne (Australia)
  • Kim Weatherall, TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland (Australia)
  • Chris Dent, Intellectual Property Research Institute of Australia, University of Melbourne (Australia)
  • Susy Frankel, Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
  • Mu-Hsuan Huang, Department and Graduate Institute of Library and Information Science, National Taiwan University (Taiwan)
  • Dar-Zen Chen, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University (Taiwan)
  • Carsten Fink, WIPO