We are pleased to invite you at the 2012 EARTO (European Association of Research and Technology Organisations) annual conference, which will be held in Geneva, from May 7th-8th, hosted by CSEM and EMPA.

The conference program centers on the changing world in which RTOs (Research and Technology Organizations) operate and on how they adapt to these changes. Themes include RTOs and open innovation and the internationalization of innovation value-chains, and how they affect the positioning and the service offerings of RTOs.

The conference will be a great opportunity to highlight the importance of synergy between industry and RTOs.

We hope you will be able to join us for a stimulating event.

Christopher John Hull Secretary General EARTO	Mario El Khoury CEO CSEM	Gian-Luca Bona CEO EMPA