Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted the first ADU Innovation 2018 Conference at its Dubai campus to discuss the fundamental role of universities in embracing innovation and driving economic development.
The conference, which ran under the theme “The New Role of Universities within a Knowledge-Based Society”, featured an outstanding lineup of academics, researchers, government representatives, and industry speakers.
Participants came together to address a number of key topics, which included the mechanisms for developing an effective triple-helix innovation model of university-industry-government collaboration and knowledge transfer, the role of universities in policy making, and ways of measuring the impact of universities on economic and social development.
In line with the UAE government’s vision to transition towards a knowledge-based economy, we continuously strive to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The potential for a knowledge-based society that thrives on innovation and economic diversity calls for a more prominent role for universities, which form an integral cog in the engine driving the country’s socio-economic development. Through this event, we aim to promote the importance of increasing collaboration between universities, government, and industry to explore new and ingenious ways for sharing and applying knowledge
Dr. Ibrahim Sidawi, Director of Abu Dhabi University’s Dubai campus.
The conference presented an opportunity for government, academics and industry to network and exchange knowledge across different sectors and organizations. The event was attended by a number of senior level participants and ADU faculty members, students and staff.