Clipper Conference 2014

Disruptive Innovations,
Pivotal Moments and Crossroads

October 2-3, 2014

The Clipper Conference 2014 was a great success. We thank all participants for their contributions and fruitful discussions.

If you want to be informed about future Clipper Conferences, please contact the Organizing Committee via kraft@ese.eur.nl.

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Introduction

This conference gathers thought leaders on nanotechnology, biotechnology, material and medical sciences to identify technological characteristics and possible breakthroughs of the era to come. In advance of the conference these insights will be distributed. Of course we have our own thoughts on the above mentioned subjects, which we also discuss.

We will discuss the potential societal disruptions accompanying the technological changes projected and foresee upheavals in our societal and personal settings by 2050. Looking back from the projected settings in 2050, "back from the future", we can create insight on how to reduce the disruptions and smooth the path.

Many learning models that have been developed could be used to guide us in this way. It would be fascinating if we indeed declare the "Disruptive Innovations, Pivotal Moments and Crossroads".

Keynote Speakers

Prof.dr. Albert van den Berg
Twente University of Technology

Prof.dr. Valentina Bondarenko
Institution of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, International ND Kondratieff Foundation

Prof.dr. Mario Coccia
National Research Council of Italy

Prof.dr. Cees Dekker
Delft University of Technology

Prof.dr. Tessaleno Devezas
Universidade da Beira Interior

Prof.dr. Philip Hans Franses
Dean, Erasmus School of Economics

Prof.dr. Leonid E. Grinin¹
and Prof.dr. Anton L. Grinin²
¹ Institute for Oriental Studies and Eurasian Center for Big History & System Forecasting, Russian Academy of Sciences
¹² Volgograd Centre for Social Research

Prof.dr. Andrey V. Korotayev
National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Presidential Academy for National Economy and Public Administration, and Faculty of Global Studies of the Moscow State University

Prof.dr. Leo Kouwenhoven
Delft University of Technology

Prof.dr. Hal Linstone
Professor Emeritus, Portland State University
Founding Editor, Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Prof.dr. Bert Meijer
Eindhoven University of Technology

Prof.dr. Luiz C. M. Miranda
Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

Prof.dr. Theodore Modis
Growth Dynamics

Prof.dr. Ab Osterhaus
Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam

Prof.dr. Fred Phillips
Stony Brook State University New York
Editor-in-Chief, Technological Forecasting and Social Change

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Venue

The conference will be held at the Clipper "Stad Amsterdam" in Amsterdam. Hotel accommodation is booked at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam. The walking distance from Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam to the Clipper "Stad Amsterdam" is three minutes.

The Clipper "Stad Amsterdam"
Address: IJhaven, Veemkade, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam
Address: Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands

Call for Papers

Paper submission is closed.

Program

Please find the program of the conference below.

Day 1: Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Economic and Social Changes Perpective

08.30-08.45:	Registration
08.45-09.00:	Welcome
09.00-09.40:	The Era to Come, Themes for the Future Prof.dr. Hal Linstone Professor Emeritus, Portland State University Founding Editor, Technological Forecasting and Social Change
09.40-10.20:	Evolutionary Turning points, Breaks in Historic Perspectives Prof.dr. Theodore Modis Growth Dynamics
10.20-11.10:	Word of the Captain of Clipper Amsterdam, coffee and tea break
11.10-11.50:	Strategy and Requisite Variety: A simulation Study Prof.dr. Fred Phillips Stony Brook State University New York Editor-in-Chief, Technological Forecasting and Social Change
11.50-12.30:	The Forthcoming Revolution of Self-regulating Systems in Medicine, Bio-, Nano- and Other Technologies Prof.dr. Leonid E. Grinin¹ and Prof.dr. Anton L. Grinin² ¹ Institute for Oriental Studies and Eurasian Center for Big History & System Forecasting, Russian Academy of Sciences ¹² Volgograd Centre for Social Research
12.30-13.30:	Lunch break
13.30-14.10:	Kondratieff Waves in the World Technological Innovation Dynamics Prof.dr. Andrey V. Korotayev National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Presidential Academy for National Economy and Public Administration, and Faculty of Global Studies of the Moscow State University
14.10-14.50:	Technological Capability, Dematerialization, and Sustainability Prof.dr. Tessaleno Devezas Universidade da Beira Interior
14.50-15.30:	Technological challenges vis-à-vis the trends and rhythms of climate change Prof.dr. Luiz C. M. Miranda Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
15.30-16.00:	Coffee and tea break
16.00-16.40:	World Health Prof.dr. Ab Osterhaus Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam
16.40-17.20:	Drivers and Contradictions of Technological Change in Advanced Societies, and New Directions of Path-breaking Anticancer Innovations Based on Nanotechnology and Biotechnology Prof.dr. Mario Coccia National Research Council of Italy
17.20-18.00:	Transition to Crisis-Free Development: A Myth or Reality? Prof.dr. Valentina Bondarenko Institution of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow International ND Kondratieff Foundation
18.00-19.00:	Drinks
19.00-22.00:	Dinner
22.00:	Arrival at the hotel

Day 2, Friday, October 3, 2014

The Technological Perspective

08.00-08.30:	Welcome coffee and tea
08.30-09.15:	From Lab on a Chip to Organ on Chip: New Bionano Tools for Healthcare Prof.dr. Albert van den Berg Twente University of Technology
09.15-10.00:	Bionanotechnology and Synthetic Biology: Key Technologies for the 21st Century Prof.dr. Cees Dekker Delft University of Technology
10.00-10.30:	Coffee and tea break
10.30-11.15:	Quantum Technologies: Key Technologies for the 21st Century Prof.dr. Leo Kouwenhoven Delft University of Technology
11.15-12.00:	Artificial Life Perspectives Prof.dr. Bert Meijer Eindhoven University of Technology
12.00-12.45:	The Future of Big Data Prof.dr. Philip Hans Franses Erasmus School of Economics
12.45-13.30:	Lunch break
13.30-14.45:	Break Out Sessions A. From the Information/Communication Era to the Molecular Era B. The Role of Manpower in the Molecular Era C. Balancing Technological and Societal Change D. Unintended Consequences in the Molecular Era
14.45-15.15:	Coffee and tea break
15.15-17.15:	Presentations A,B,C,D of Break Out Sessions
17.15-18.00:	Synthesis Disruptive Innovations, Pivotal Moments and Crossroads Foreseeable Breaks in "Future History", Matters to Watch, Early Warning Scenario's
18.00-18.15:	End of conference
19.00-22.00:	Farewell event
22.00:	Arrival at the hotel

Registration

Participation is by invitation only. If you would like to participate in the conference please complete the Inquiry Form using the link below. Due to space limitations on the Clipper, the meeting capacity is 55 participants. Registration closes on September 12, 2014.

The conference participation fee is € 300,--, to be paid upon registration at the hotel. This fee covers registration, hotel accomodation, conferences dinners, lunches, coffee and tea.

Go to the Inquiry Form

Organizing Committee

Prof.dr. E.A. de Groot
Program Chair
E-mail: edegroot@ese.eur.nl

Jacqueline Kraft van Ermel
Local Organizer
E-mail: kraft@ese.eur.nl
Phone: +31 - 10 - 408 28 64
Mobile: +31 - 6 - 47 03 06 85

Local Information

Accomodation
The organizing committee will book a room for you at Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam. Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam is a 4-star hotel located alongside the water's edge in the heart of the vibrant city of Amsterdam, the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam is the city's most easily accessed hotel by all means of transport. It is located just within walking distance from the Central Station to which the hotel is linked by a regular free shuttle service. Please be aware that the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam adheres a 100% non-smoking policy. Smoking anywhere in the hotel is subject to a €150,-- fine.

Language
The official language is English.

Currency in The Netherlands
€ = EURO

Insurance
Please arrange your own insurance. Erasmus University Rotterdam and its organizers will not be liable for any personal accidents or damage to the private property of participants, nor for delays or any modification of the program due to unforeseen circumstances.

Banking and postal facilities
Banks are generally open from 09.00 to 16.00 hour on weekdays and are closed at weekends. Currency exchange is possible at banks and exchange offices at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and at some railway stations. Post offices are open from 09.00 to 17.30 hours on weekdays.

Electricity
The electricity supply is 220V-50 Hz AC.

Climate and clothing
On average, the temperature in October varies between 7 °C and 14 °C. Medium-weight clothing is therefore advisable. As the evenings may be chilly, do not forget to bring a warm jacket and a raincoat for the occasional shower. Suggested dress code for all social functions: informal.

Support

The Clipper Conference 2014 is generously supported by prof.dr. F.J.D. Goldschmeding (Randstad Beheer), in cooperation with Erasmus University Rotterdam, Clipper "Stad Amsterdam" and Technological Forecasting and Social Change.


Randstad	Erasmus School of Economics

Clipper "Stad Amsterdam"	Technological Forecasting and Social Change