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XVI HSE Annual Conference with a special session on "Science and Innovation" organised by ISSEK

On April 7-10, 2015 in Moscow, the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)  supported by the World Bank will host the XVI April International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development.

On April 8-10, 2015 the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) will host special section "Science and Innovation", including the following discussions:

 

Workshop "Foresight and Priority Setting in Science, Technology and Innovation: Issues for S&T Policy"

 

 

Chairs: L. Gokhberg (HSE), А. Sokolov (HSE)  

 

 

April 8
Myasnitskaya Street, 20, room 116
Working languages: English, Russian

 
 

10:00–10:15

  

Opening and Welcome

 
    

L. Gokhberg (HSE), G. Andruschak (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation): Integration of Federal and Sectoral Studies (opening remarks)

 
 

10:15–11:30

  

Session: Foresight for Sectoral S&T and Innovation Policy – 1

 

 

 

  

Moderator: М. de Miranda Santos (Centre for Strategic Studies and Management (CGEE), Brazil)

Discussant: I. Miles (University of Manchester, UK; HSE)

Presentations:

R. Saygitov (HSE): S&T priorities in the Healthcare sector

К. Sypalo (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI); Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Russia): Foresight for Aircraft Industry 

А. Bereznoy (HSE): Critical Technologies for the Fuel and Energy Sector

 
 

12:00–13:30

  

Round table "S&T Foresight in Russia: New Approaches"

 

 

 

  

Moderator: L. Gokhberg (HSE)

Participants: I. Agamirzyan (Russian Venture Company), А. Dub (ROSATOM), М. Glukhova (Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs), I. Ivanov (Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation), А. Klepach (Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank), Russia), А. Kulapin (Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation), E. Kuznetsov (Russian Venture Company), А. Povalko (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation), G. Senchenya (Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation), Yu. Simachev (Russian Science Foundation), А. Shadrin (Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation), G. Shepelev (Executive Office of the President of Russia)

Issues for discussion:

  • New methodological approaches to the development of long-term science and technology Foresight
  • Coordination of S&T Foresight studies at the national, sectoral, corporate and regional levels: requirements of the Federal Law "On the Strategic Planning in the Russian Federation" and other regulatory legal acts
  • S&T Foresight as a basis for development and revision of strategic planning documents (sectoral strategies and policies, government programmes, programmes of innovation development of state-owned companies, etc.)
 
 

15:00–16:30

  

Session: Foresight for Sectoral S&T and Innovation Policy – 2

 

 

 

  

Moderator: J. Linton (University of Ottawa, Canada; HSE)

Discussant: T. Thurner (HSE)

Presentations:

P. Rudnik (Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship, Moscow City Government, Russia): The Role of Technology Foresight in Development of Strategies for Major State-owned Companies 

О. Saritas (HSE): Weak Signals of S&T and Socio-economic Development: Identification and Use 

А. Maximov (A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences), L. Matich (HSE): Technology Roadmap for Oil Refining and Petrochemistry 

А. Chulok (HSE, Russia): Foresight for Universities: A Tool for Development of a Long-term Strategy  

 
 

17:00–18:30

  

Session: Implementation of Results of Foresight Studies in State S&T and Innovation Policy

 

 

 

  

Moderator: A. Chulok (HSE)

Discussant: О. Saritas (HSE)

Presentations:

А. Grebenyuk (HSE), А. Sokolov (HSE), S. Shashnov (HSE): Setting Priorities for S&T Development 

М. de Miranda Santos (Centre for Strategic Studies and Management (CGEE), Brazil): CGEE Intelligence Services to the Brazilian ST&I System

М. Dobryakova (HSE): Social Aspects of Technological Development: Results of a Foresight Study 

К. Urashima (National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP), Japan): The 10th Japanese S&T Foresight: Role in Formulation of S&T Policy 

 

 

Workshop on the Cross-border Cooperation in the Knowledge Triangle (Research, Education and Innovation)

Under the Aegis of the OECD Working Group on Innovation and Technology Policy (TIP)  

 

 

April 9  
Myasnitskaya Street, 20, room 116
Working languages: English, Russian

 
 

10:00–10:30

  

Opening and Welcome

 

 

 

  

L. Gokhberg (HSE), R. Scott (OECD), S. Salikhov (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation) [TBC]

 
 

10:30–11:30

  

Session: Efficient Instruments to Support Cross-border Cooperation in Research, Education and Innovation – 1

 

 

 

  

Moderator: Yu. Simachev (Russian Science Foundation)

Discussant: J. Linton (Ottawa University, Canada; HSE)

Presentations:

N. Vonortas (University of George Washington, USA): Financing of Joint S&T Projects 

W. Polt (Joanneum Research, Austria): International STI Сollaborations – Some Experiences and Recommendations Regarding Their Governance

K. Schuch (Centre for Social Innovation, Austria): Human Factor: Role in STI Cross-border Cooperation 

 
 

12:00–13:30

  

Session: Efficient Instruments to Support Cross-border Cooperation in Research, Education and Innovation – 2

 

 

 

  

Moderator: R. Burger (Delegation of the European Commission to the Russian Federation)

Discussant: N. Vonortas (University of George Washington, USA)

Presentations:

R. Scott (OECD): Institutional Best Practices for Improving Universities’ Collaboration with Research and Innovation Partners 

D. Meissner (HSE): Multinational Infrastructure of Research, Education and Innovation – The Case of Joint International Laboratories  

N. Shmatko (HSE): Role of Academic Mobility and Cross-border Co-operation in S&T and Innovation 

 
 

15:00–16:30

  

Session: Instruments of State Policy Supporting Cross-border Cooperation in Research, Education and Innovation  Country Examples  1

 
    

Moderator: A. Sokolov (HSE)

Discussant: T. Kuznetsova (HSE)

Presentations:

I. Kuklina (International Centre for Innovations in Science, Technology and Education, Russia): Instruments of Russian State Policy Supporting Cross-border Co-operation in Research, Education and Innovation 

A. Pikalova (HSE): Identifying Priority Areas of Russia’s International Science and Technology Co-operation

R. Beltran (Embassy of Mexico in the Russian Federation): Instruments of Mexico’s State Policy Supporting Cross-border Co-operation in Research, Education and Innovation

M. Silenzi (Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina): Instruments of Argentina’s State Policy Supporting Cross-border Co-operation in Research, Education and Innovation (Abstract)

S. Ulutas Aydogan (TÜBİTAK, Turkey): Instruments of Turkey’s State Policy Supporting Cross-border Co-operation in Research, Education and Innovation

 
 

17:00–18:30

  

Session: Instruments of State Policy Supporting Cross-border Cooperation in Research, Education and Innovation  Country Examples  2

 

 

 

  

Moderator: A. Sokolov (HSE)

Discussant: I. Kuklina (International Centre for Innovations in Science, Technology and Education, Russia)

Presentations:

R. Swami Bansal (Embassy of India to the Russian Federation): Instruments of India’s state policy supporting cross-border co-operation in research, education and innovation

A. Michel (Embassy of France to the Russian Federation): Instruments of France’s State Policy Supporting Cross-border Co-operation in Research, Education and Innovation

Chao-Ming Fu (Taipei-Moscow Economic and Cultural Coordination Commission): Instruments of Taiwan’s State Policy Supporting Cross-border Co-operation in Research, Education and Innovation [TBC]

Discussion

Participants: Yu. Simachev (Russian Science Foundation), A. Sharov (Russian Foundation for Basic Research), S. Kalyuzhny (OAO “ROSNANO”), O. Levchenko (Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises, Russia), A. Erdelyi (Embassy of Hungary in the Russian Federation), A. Melnikov (Embassy of Switzerland in the Russian Federation), N. Kosmodemianskaya (Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Russia), P. Cheshev (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation Tekes-Russia), V. Chernysheva (Non-profit Partnership “Industry Round Table for Cooperation with the European Union”, Russia), L. Taradina (5/100 Project Programme Office), T. Kuznetsova (HSE), G. Kitova (HSE)

 

 

Workshop on International Cooperation in the EU Framework Programme “Horizon 2020” – New Challenges and Opportunities for the Third Countries  

 

 

April 10
Myasnitskaya Street, 20, room 116
Working language: English

 
 

10:00–13:30

  

Session: EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon 2020”: Instruments Best Suited for Third Country Participants

 

 

 

  

Moderator: A. Polyakov (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation)

Presentations:

A. Polyakov  (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation): Welcoming remarks

R. Burger (Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation): EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon 2020” (H2020): Instruments Best Suited for Third Country Participants

H. Matsumoto (EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Japan): Participation of Developed Countries in the H2020: The Case of Japan

М. Silenzi (“Horizon 2020” National Coordinator, Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina): Participation in the H2020: Challenges and Option for the “New” Developed Countries

К. Schuch (Centre for Social Innovation, Austria): Participation in the H2020: The Case of Central and Eastern European Countries

 
 

12:00–13:30

  

Session: Lessons Learnt from the Participation of Developed Countries in FP7 for the “Horizon-2020”

 

 

   

Moderator: L. Proskuryakova (HSE)

Presentations:

M. Shaton (“Horizon 2020” National Coordinator, Israel-Europe Directorate for the EU Framework Programme, Israel): Participation in the H2020: The Case of Israel

P. Tamas (Corvinius University, Hungary): Small Nations in European Research Networks: Dynamics of European Framework Programmes and the Eastern Enlargement (Аннотация, полная версия)

S. Ulutas Aydogan (National Contact Point “Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies”, EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office, TÜBİTAK, Turkey): Participation in FP7: The case of Turkey

M. Josten (German Aerospace Center, Project Management Agency European and International Cooperation): Germany’s Partnership with Third Developed Countries: Strategies and Added Value

Discussion

 
 

15:00–16:30

  

Round table: Success Factors for Participation of Third Countries in the H2020 — 1

 

 



  

Moderator: S. Ulutas Aydogan (National Contact Point “Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies”, EU Framework Programmes National Coordination Office, TÜBİTAK, Turkey)

Participants: A. Polyakov (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation), H. Matsumoto (EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Japan), М. Silenzi (Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina), К. Schuch (Centre for Social Innovation, Austria), M. Shaton (Israel-Europe Directorate for the EU Framework Programme, Israel), P. Tamas (Corvinius University, Hungary), M. Josten (German Aerospace Center), A. Dupan (HSE)

Issues for discussion:

Role of Policy Coordination and Joint Instruments:

  • Lessons learnt from coordinated calls for proposals: common evaluation of proposals and calls’ methodology
  • Identification of common research priorities for H2020
  • Enhancing joint participation through bilateral instruments
  • Monitoring and assessment of the participation in the H2020
  • The outcomes and future modification of the EU funded coordination projects (BILAT RUS, ERA.net RUS, Inco Net EECA, etc.

Shaping the legal/regulatory framework:

  • Intellectual property rights and their role for commercialization of research results: what are the patterns for IP distribution between EU Member States and developed countries
  • Openness of S&T infrastructures; transfer of equipment and scientific material (biological, geological, etc.)
  • Framework for cross-border funding and reciprocity of opening S&T programmes
  • Scientific visas
 
 

17:00–18:30

  

Round table: Success Factors for Participation of Third Countries in the H2020 — 2

 

 

 

  

Moderator: N. Toyvonen (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation)

Participants: H. Matsumoto (EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Japan), М. Silenzi (Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation of Argentina), K. Schuch (Centre for Social Innovation, Austria), M. Shaton (Israel-Europe Directorate for the EU Framework Programme, Israel), P. Tamas (Corvinus University, Hungary), M. Josten (German Aerospace Center, Project Management Agency European and International Cooperation), A. Dupan (HSE, Russia), V. Sharov (National Contact Point “Environment”), S. Chernyshev (National Contact Point for Aerospace), E. Tarasova (“Horizon 2020” National Contact Point “Health”, Moscow State University by M.V. Lomonosov”)

Issues for discussion:

Fostering Networking Among the S&T Communities:

  • Increasing attractiveness and open-up their countries' S&T institutions
  • Raising awareness of the EU research community about the their countries' scientific capacities
  • Introducing dedicated instruments for networking and using bilateral cooperation schemes

Optimizing the Advisory Network:

  • Development of the information and consultancy network through the former INCO NCPs
  • Cultural differences in research management practice (scientific and administrative project management)
 

 

Section: Development of International Network of Foresight centres

 
 

Chair: L. Gokhberg (HSE)

 
 

April 10
Myasnitskaya Street, 20, room 309
Working language: English

 
 

10:00–13:30

  

Round table: Development of International Network of Foresight centres

 
 

 

  

Moderator: L. Gokhberg (HSE)

Keynote speech: R. Seidl da Fonseca (Consultant on Foresight, Austria): International Network of Foresight centres: Purpose of Creation, Principles of Organisation, Activities

Participants: L. Linton (University of Ottawa, Canada; HSE), I. Miles (University of Manchester, UK; HSE), D. Meissner (HSE), М. de Miranda Santos (Centre for Strategic Studies and Management (CGEE), Brazil),  О. Saritas (HSE), А. Sokolov (HSE), К.Urashima (National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP), Japan), А. Chulok (HSE), К. Schuch (Centre for Social Innovation, Austria), A. Raj (Strategic Foresight Group, India)

Issues for discussion:

  • The role of networking in long-term Foresight
  • Goals and objectives, formats of organisation of international network of Foresight centres
  • Coordination of national and international networks of Foresight centres - the world's best practices
  • Discussion and preparation for signing a memorandum of understanding with the participants of the international network of Foresight centres

 
 

Workshop “Water Sector Strategies”  

 
 

Chairs: L. Gokhberg (HSE), А. Sokolov (HSE)

 
 

April 10
Myasnitskaya Street, 20, room 102
Working languages: English, Russian

 
 

10:00–11:30

  

Session: Water Sector Strategies: the Russian Companies’ Perspective

 
 

 

  

Moderator: D. Kirillov (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation)

Presentations:

Yu. Golubkov (RENOVA Group of Companies, Russia): Opening remarks

О. Saritas (HSE): Presentation of Russia’s Water Sector Best Strategies Based on Three Synthesis Scenarios

М. Kozeltsev (HSE): Strategy Propoals for Sustainability of Water Supply Systems

S. Sivayev (Federal Center for Project Finance, Vnesheconombank Group, Russia): Strategy Propoals for Water Use by Households and Industry

А. Likhacheva (HSE): Strategy Proposals for New Water Services and Products

Discussion

 
 

12:00–13:30

  

Round table: The Key Assumption for the Water Sector Strategies: Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Policy

 
    

Moderator: О. Saritas (HSE)

Participants: D. Budnitskiy (National Union of Municipal Enterprises of Water Supply and Water Treatment), S. Loginova (Rossiyskije Kommunalnie Systemy), S. Gordeev (Rossiyskije Kommunalnie Systemy), Yu. Egorova (LLC “Samara Housing Systems”), O. Markekov, I. Fursov (LLC “Volzhskiye Public Utilities"), S. Epifantsev (JSC "Tambov Public Utilities"), N. Zverev (LLC "NOVOGOR-Prikamje"), S. Istomin (LLC " NOVOGOR-Prikamje"), V. Ostapchuk (JSC "PKS- Municipal Enterprise of Water Supply and Water Treatment"), A. Andrianov (Moscow State University of Civil Engineering), V. Danilov-Danilyan (Institute of Water Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences), B. Libert (UN Economic Commission for Europe), А. Ivanov (HSE-Skolkovo Laboratory for Law and Development), А. Martusevich (OECD), А. Raj (Strategic Foresight Group, India), D. Sklarew (George Mason University, USA), Е. Dovlatova (Russian Water and Wastewater Association), A. Shashkin (Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation)

Issues for discussion:

  • Sustainability of water supply systems
  • Water use by households and industry
  • New water services and products
  • Additions and amendments to the presented strategies

 
 

15:00–16:30

  

Session: Water Sector Strategies: The International Perspective — 1

 
 

 

  

Moderator: Y. Golubkov (RENOVA Group of Companies, Russia)

Presentations:

B. Libert (UN Economic Commission for Europe): Transboundary Water Cooperation and International Water Legislation

А. Ivanov (HSE-Skolkovo Laboratory for Law and Development, Russia) TBC: Russia’s Prospects in the Global “Virtual Water” Trade

А. Martusevich (OECD): Water Policy and Management for Water Secure Future

А. Raj (Strategic Foresight Group, India): Russia’s Water Strategies vs. Strategies of Other BRICS Countries

D. Sklarew (George Mason University, USA): Future Visions and Strategies Based on Scenarios

Е. Dovlatova (Russian Association of Water Supply and Sewage): Strategies of the Russian Water Supply and Water Treatment Companies

 
 

17:00–17:30

  

Session: Water Sector Strategies: The International Perspective — 2

 
 

 

  

Presentation: L. Proskuryakova (HSE), O. Saritas (HSE), S. Sivayev (Federal Center for Project Finance, Vnesheconombank Group, Russia): Conclusions, wrap up, and next steps

 
 

Section: Foresight in Aerospace Industry: Opportunities for Russia

 
 

April 10
Myasnitskaya Street, 20, room 101
Working languages: session: Russian; round table: English, Russian

 
 

10:00–11:30

  

Session: Foresight in Aerospace Industry: Opportunities for Russia

 
    

Moderator: V. Salun (HSE)

Discussant: К. Sypalo (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI); Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Russia)

Presentations:

Yu. Makarov (Russian Federal Space Agency): Strategic Planning in the Space Industry

D. Payson (United Rocket and Space Corporation, Russia): Institutional and Structural Problems of Technological Development in the Space Sector

S. Chernyshev (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI), Russia): Strategic Planning of S&T Development in the Aircraft Industry

М. Klubova (HSE): Technology Roadmapping for Aircraft Industry towards 2025: Integration of Market Pull and Technology Push Approaches

 
 

12:00–13:30

  

Round table: Regional Conditions and Policy as Aspects of Innovation Development

 
 

 

  

Moderator: P. Rudnik (Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship, Moscow City Government, Russia)

Discussant: N. Vonortas (George Washington University, USA)

Participants: К. Vishnevskiy (HSE); Е. Kutsenko (HSE); C. Leonard (HSE, RANEPA); D. Meissner (HSE); V. Roud (HSE); N. Smorodinskaya (Russian Academy of Sciences)

Issues for discussion:

  • Influence of regional conditions on S&T performance and innovation activities of enterprises
  • Existing management practices (including interaction between federal and regional authorities) as an efficiency factor for innovation policy instruments
  • Performance assessment of innovation infrastructure facilities and new approaches to system implementation of regional innovation policy