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Second International Conference on Management of Technolow

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Miami, Florida, U.S.A., February 2%March 2, 1990

In February of 1988, the University of Miami sponsored the Fist International Conference on Technology Management, attended by 300 re- searcher, engineers, managers, and students from more than 30 countries, representing industry, universities, research establishments, public in- stitutions and international organizations.

Because of its overwhelming success, the Uni- versity of Miami’s Department of Industrial En- gineering and School of Continuing Studies will jointly sponsor the second International Con- ference on Management of Technology.

The objectives of the second Conference are to expand on the research investigations of the first Conference, to exchange information and experi- ence among scholars and practitioners, and to provide a stimulating, interdisciplinary environ- ment for presentation and discussion of the latest research and industrial applications.

The program will focus on predicting, develop- ing, implementing, and controhing technological changes to improve competitiveness in the global market within industrial, educational, research, and public policy making environments. The Con- ference will cover the following topics: 0 General Technological Issues l Science and Technology Policy l Process of Technological Innovations l R&D Management l R&D Infrastructure and Technological Change

Technological Entrepreneurship and New Ven- tures Product/Process Life Cycles Technological Forecasting and Planning Technological Innovations and Strategic Plan- ning Technology Transfer

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International Technology Transfer and the Role of Multi-National Corporations Technological Risk Analysis and Assessment Methodologies in Management of Technology Technology and Economic Analysis Technology and Human, Social and Cultural Issues Training and Education Issues and Programs on Management of Technology Management of Technology in Manufacturing Industries Management of Technology in Service In- dustries Quality and Productivity Issues Technological Change and Organizational Structure Management of Technical Projects Information Technology and Other Emerging Technologies Manufacturing/ Marketing and After Market Interface Special Topics Related to Advanced Technol- ogies The Conference Co-Chairmen are Dr. Tarek M.

Khalil and Dr. Bulent A. Bay&tar, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124, U.S.A. Tel: (305) 284- 2344

For more information, please contact the Con- ference Coordinator:

Ms. Barbara Cook, University of Miami, Conference Center, 400 S.E. Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33131, U.S.A. Tel: (305) 372-3333