The Debate Session: “The Role of R+D+I Networks in Transforming Research into Impact” will take place on Thursday, December 11th at the CosmoCaixa Ágora Hall. The event, scheduled from 10:00 to 14:00 hours, will bring together the main actors of the Catalan innovation system to analyze and enhance the key role of thematic networks in the Research, Development and Innovation (R+D+I) ecosystem.

The session, organized by the Catalan RDI networks themselves with the support of AGAUR and DREU, aims to serve as a meeting point to identify strategies and mechanisms that ensure scientific excellence translates into tangible benefits for society and the economy.

The event will feature an inaugural lecture and three roundtables addressing the most relevant challenges in the sector. Experts from reference networks such as Xartec, H2CAT, X4HPC, i4KIDS, RDI-IA, AgriTech, BlueNetCat, XarSMART, TECSAM, and ACCESSCAT will share their experiences and visions on how to effectively articulate knowledge transfer.

The session agenda is as follows:

  • 10:00 h | Institutional Welcome: Lourdes Puigbarraca, Deputy General Director of Transfer and Knowledge Society, Department of Research and Universities

  • 10:10 h | Welcome on behalf of the networks: Laura Arribas, H2CAT network

  • 10:20 h | Opening presentation: Nadal Bayà Fons, Head of Knowledge Transfer Area, AGAUR

  • 10:40 h | Roundtable: “Networks as a decisive tool to support knowledge transfer”. Participants: Lua Po Vicente (XARFA), Dolores González (H2CAT), Maria Rosés (X4HPC), Lluís Cassou (i4KIDS). Moderator: Roger Cabezas (CERCA)

  • 11:40 h | Networking Break

  • 12:10 h | Roundtable: “The importance of the team and the relationship with RDI networks”. Participants: Anna Castilló (Xartec), Víctor Rotellar (RDI-IA), Agustí Fonts (AgriTech), Pablo Bou (BlueNetCat). Moderator: Marc Torrens (ESADE)

  • 13:10 h | Roundtable: “Non-technological transfer mechanisms”. Participants: Pablo Estañol (XarSMART), Judit López (TECSAM), Carme Pratdesaba (ACCESSCAT). Moderator: Toni Bassaganyas (consultant specialized in social impact of research)

  • 14:00 h | Closing

This session presents a unique opportunity for all professionals linked to research, innovation, and knowledge management to learn first-hand about the dynamics driving innovation transfer in Catalonia and establish valuable connections during the networking session.

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